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<blockquote data-quote="Justaloader" data-source="post: 4372802" data-attributes="member: 77989"><p>There's that target I was talking about. There's always two sides to this issue - one side is the "stick to your guns, file every time they come at you - be it harrassment, etc".... IMO, that just leads to a toxic environment in which you always have to watch your ass because, being that you've "outed" those around you, they'll be on you like white on rice. One mis-step, and they'll dog you for it. But, they'll know not to mess with you for the sake of doing so, because they'll realize you'll call them onto the carpet for it every single time. That could go either way as they may respect that and back off, or, they may continue to "poke the bear" just to get reactions....some people enjoy that kind of entertainment / amusement. Some call it bullying.....</p><p></p><p>The other side is - you just let it go and don't file anything. This makes your day to day easier as you won't have a target on you, but, then you are contributing to the overall situation of the contract rules being ignored, etc. Then you have to be willing to realize that the rules are being broken, and that you are contributing, however big or small, to the overall problem - and be willing to accept that.</p><p></p><p>It seems like a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation - all comes down to the individual, really, and how strong his or her convictions are about following the rules, contract, etc. I don't think anyone has figured out the right answer yet - which is why I think this topic comes up as frequently as it does.</p><p></p><p>I had a similar experience with my Steward and BA when I pushed the issue. As soon as I realized I was in a situation where I was holding people accountable and expecting them to follow rules, only to find out that those that make the rules couldn't care less if they are followed (in specific relation to sups working), I backed away from it. My recourse now is to go above the BA, but as I stated in previous posts.....I have to decide if the ends are worth the means, and if I possess the constitution to go as far as is needed to see this all the way through.</p><p></p><p>Another thing I've realized about UPS in general - I've noticed some areas of the country are very "by the letter of the law", so to speak. If a sup so much as sneezes and doesn't say excuse me and there is a rule that they are supposed to do so, people file (as an example). Then again, in other areas, there isn't so much focus on the letter of the law, and the rules are bent and broken as part of regular operations. It's an interesting place to say the least.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Justaloader, post: 4372802, member: 77989"] There's that target I was talking about. There's always two sides to this issue - one side is the "stick to your guns, file every time they come at you - be it harrassment, etc".... IMO, that just leads to a toxic environment in which you always have to watch your ass because, being that you've "outed" those around you, they'll be on you like white on rice. One mis-step, and they'll dog you for it. But, they'll know not to mess with you for the sake of doing so, because they'll realize you'll call them onto the carpet for it every single time. That could go either way as they may respect that and back off, or, they may continue to "poke the bear" just to get reactions....some people enjoy that kind of entertainment / amusement. Some call it bullying..... The other side is - you just let it go and don't file anything. This makes your day to day easier as you won't have a target on you, but, then you are contributing to the overall situation of the contract rules being ignored, etc. Then you have to be willing to realize that the rules are being broken, and that you are contributing, however big or small, to the overall problem - and be willing to accept that. It seems like a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation - all comes down to the individual, really, and how strong his or her convictions are about following the rules, contract, etc. I don't think anyone has figured out the right answer yet - which is why I think this topic comes up as frequently as it does. I had a similar experience with my Steward and BA when I pushed the issue. As soon as I realized I was in a situation where I was holding people accountable and expecting them to follow rules, only to find out that those that make the rules couldn't care less if they are followed (in specific relation to sups working), I backed away from it. My recourse now is to go above the BA, but as I stated in previous posts.....I have to decide if the ends are worth the means, and if I possess the constitution to go as far as is needed to see this all the way through. Another thing I've realized about UPS in general - I've noticed some areas of the country are very "by the letter of the law", so to speak. If a sup so much as sneezes and doesn't say excuse me and there is a rule that they are supposed to do so, people file (as an example). Then again, in other areas, there isn't so much focus on the letter of the law, and the rules are bent and broken as part of regular operations. It's an interesting place to say the least. [/QUOTE]
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