These people "complain" about everyone and everything (the callers and fellow co-workers...they are supposed to be professionals and they fall very short of that. They hold very crucial positions that impact thousands of lives. You would think that they would be sensitive to the callers and co-workers, but they are not.
132375
Was raised in a house like that.  Believe me, I understand. I used to go to my room just to shut them out.  As far as the workplace, it's hard because you actually want to get along.  If we don't participate, people will soon learn that we are not going to fan their fires and turn away from us.  If they are face-to-face, I just have a blank stare for a short time and that reflects to them their words, not my reactions.
384922
There are some vicious people out there. They don't care if you eat or have a roof over head. People like that have no conscience when the do things like that to others. They are out for number one and it doesn't matter who may suffer in the process.
235424
Why is it that the nice guys and gals get crapped on.  I work in a factory where the same kind of thing goes on all the time.  One person won't speak to you because you speak to someone they don't like and so on.  Sounds like you work with a few kindergarten mentality people.  The way I deal with this foolishness is to tell the "children" I speak to whomever I chose to and if you don't like it, too bad.  Being in my mid-40's, my selective hearing is very well developed so I tune out the trash talk and gossip. I also tell myself, I don't have to take these people home with me. Be glad yours is only a part time job, imagine 40 hours a week with such childish ignorant behavior.
585666
Because they don't care about anyone except themselves. That's what's wrong with the world today...it's each man for himself, rather than mankind helping one another out. The world would be too perfect and easy that way. Plus, people ridicule and make fun because they fear the unknown. It's easier to pass judgement than to get to know someone. It's called ignorance. Hopefully they'll grow up someday and start treating folks the way they want to be treated.
236049
Most people are just stupid I think. That about covers it. They like to assume stuff cuz they like to be upset. But sometimes the questions people ask in that area come really close to being disrespectfull themselves. So it's easy to see how people can get pissed off and say stuff about the asker. Some people aren't smart enough to put their answeres into words that make the asker look like the totall idiot they are, without directly insulting them. So they just insult them instead.  The mere knowledge next to idiocy exposes it for what it is, but not everyone has that.
431209
Manipulating IS managing.\n\nAnd complaining, although irritating, is the default status for most employees. \n\nYou know the company is dying when the employees are all hushed up in the corner like frightened little bunny rabbits.
528869
Some people know very well, and are yelling. Some are ignorant of the internet convention and do so out of a lack of experience and because they have not had the proper instruction.\n\nThanks for reminding us all.\n\n;-)
141103
Yes, I understand it's just your job. But you should understand, people work and their checks from their jobs are not enough. Besides the kids and things they want to do. You call to remind them everyday, they don't make enough to survive and be happy. So yeah you might have got cursed out a time or two.
452555
Just remember they get pressure from their bosses above them, and that pressure trickles down to production. They have no right to be jerks, but they are dealing with the company's mid level management, who sets the standards and then expects the managers to enforce it.
134031
No, it isn't fair, but basically, life isn't fair all together, so nobody should be calling anyone anything, because it all means disrespect and rudeness towards others.
671731
people are rude & cruel and seem to have the mentality of the Gladiators....it is also a way for ignorant people to take the notice off their own ignorance and direct it to others hwo do know what they  are talking about.\n Ever notice how a person who is clueless seems to always call you a fool,just becasue they don't know about something ??
634475
racism.. is same way .. they are all not equal opportunity employers or people in this world. People who defend themselves uppity like its because they go thru hell.. not all do tho.. so you can't categorize all of people .. Some contribute some don't. We are all unique individuals on earth some realize this some don't that's just the way it is ..
212470
By listening to the employees concerns-even the gripes and actually doing something about it.  You can have 50 meetings, but at the end of the day you don't show how management is committed to employees, those whose issues weren't addressed become the 'dissenters'.  It is tough, but do-able as long as there is FULL commitment from higher.
417031
I agree.  It's depressing to listen to them all bicker. \n\nThere's the american government, people.  Just a bunch of old ladies bickering.
255407
They don't have an argument based on logic. They may be good for employers, but aren't good for those of us who subsidize their education and health care, while our own children's education and our own elderly family member's health care gets worse and worse. Since they don't have an argument based on logic, they try insults and guilt.\n\nWhatever.
177093
This is a great question,  I just happen to work for a 911 center.  Let me tell you,  we are the ones who ask all of those "pesky" questions,  that some find worthless.  We are the ones who send help to you.  Sometimes,  you receive very disturbing calls,  and want to cry.  Yes,  we are the veins that run through each city in the U.S.  and with out,  it would be every man for himself.
56013
Coming from a hard worker, I share your disgust with lazy co workers.  Considering how many unemployed and homeless ppl there are I have a serious dislike for ppl who show up at work and are there just to earn a paycheck  if theyre so unhappy with their jobs then move on and give soemone who will appreciate their job a chance.