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Generation gaps in the workplace: Declaration of War!

 Jerry Seinfeld seemed to choke down a little vomit every time he said, “Newman.”

Jerry Falwell can’t even fathom watching “Minority report”. (it contains the word “minority”)

And, most recently, despot Kim Jong Il relinquished his imprisoned women to the studly superpowers of William Jefferson Clinton.

These are true examples of good vs. evil.
For James Hamilton, Dudley BERNARD Dawson is this evil.
 
James Hamilton is the Houston Workplace Examiner on Examiner.com. He represents the Baby Boomer generation that make up the growing majority of the workforce today. Those that do more than their fair share of the work because they have work ethic.
 
We don’t listen to iPods, we listen to our clients. We think upper management should be allowed to carry super magnets that will rip piercings from employee’s faces. We want to slap people who say, “Love what you do and you’ll never have to work a day in your life”.
BULL.
“Work” is a 4-letter word for a reason.(go ahead Dudley, count the letters starting with “W”). Deal with it.
We don’t believe you deserve a freakin’ trophy because you were nice enough to show up!
You need a company motto? “Produce profitable results or get out.”
James Hamilton is all that is right in the business world: suit-wearing, hard-working, goal-oriented, value-driven executive that believes your work-life balance sometimes comes down to: “Work/Work”.  There, you’re balanced.
 
Dudley B. Dawson, the Life in the Cubicle Examiner on Examiner.com, represents all that leads to severe stomach ulcers.  He claims to want a no nonsense approach at the workplace, but focuses much more on nonsense than approach to getting the job done.  He makes demands of managers because he can’t start his day without “Mommy” wiping his nose. He demands schedules that are flexible, since sometimes he just can’t come to work or “doesn’t feel like it”. He eats Sushi. Raw fish. Japanese made products. He enjoys short meetings, because information hurts his head and interrupts thoughts of SpongeBob Square pants. Along with being a punk, Dudley brings revolution and upheaval to the workplace which usually stops productivity and leads to another “Diversity and Inclusiveness” meeting from that HR lady with cankles and chin hair. He is nothing less than a juvenile whiner.
 
For the following four weeks, Dudley B. Dawson and James Hamilton will engage in verbal fisticuffs and you, the readers, will decide the winner of each topic.  Below is the debate schedule:
Week 1 (August 14th): Employee loyalty: Should employees be loyal to their employer?
Week 2 (August 21st): Gen Y vs The World: Is Generation Y negatively impacting the workplace?
Week 3 (August 28th): Flex-sched: Should employers offer more flexible work schedules?
Week 4 (September 4th): Pay me the money: Is work just about the money?
 
For more information about James Hamilton, visit James Hamilton's Examiner page
For more information about Dudley B. Dawson, visit Dudley B. Dawson's Examiner page
 
Now, get out of my office, go back to your cubicle and shave off that ridiculous looking moustache.
 
p.s.  Vote for me and I'll bring employment back to the workplace.


 

 

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James Hamilton is an award-winning keynote speaker, corporate trainer and humorist. He studied Business/Economics at the University of Texas and is...

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  • Lea-Ann 2 years ago
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    I can hardly wait until the flag goes up.

  • Dudley B. Dawson 2 years ago
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    J.Ham - Did you write this during your lunch at 10:24am?

  • Dudley B. Dawson 2 years ago
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    One more thing - it's mustache, not moustache. It's only moustache if you're an arrogant aristocrat.

  • gc-oh 2 years ago
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    "Those that do more than their fair share of the work because they have work ethic."

    Quanity over Quality..sounds like communism. (Hey Dud!)

  • Vicky 2 years ago
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    James,

    Are you married? I hope not.

  • James 2 years ago
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    Dudley: It's "moustache". The other spelling is used only when you have mustard above your hairy lip. Furthermore, I did this promptly at 9:00am. My secretary (soon to be EX secretary) took her sweet time getting it posted.
    Vicky: I am married. But, send a photo or two to my office anyway. I'll get you hooked up with one of the clerks.

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