tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1653698584448495601.post616955816047138855..comments2024-03-27T23:02:07.436-07:00Comments on From the Driver Side: Us vs. ThemDeke N Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790077665266657804noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1653698584448495601.post-15294520576270316852017-07-12T03:27:43.875-07:002017-07-12T03:27:43.875-07:00Thanks Al M! Yeah, my job as a blogger is to descr...Thanks Al M! Yeah, my job as a blogger is to describe how it feels "out there." If they want solutions, they can pay ME $200k + a golden nest egg and I'll take over. My first act as GM would be to clean house. Scrub a dub!Deke N Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790077665266657804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1653698584448495601.post-53945137970697883932017-07-10T10:15:30.050-07:002017-07-10T10:15:30.050-07:00I believe the only solution is to democratize thes...I believe the only solution is to democratize these upper management positions, this includes the general manager spot who should be accountable to the taxpayers that fund the system. Essentially, the GM spot should be a regionally elected position and so should the entire board.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1653698584448495601.post-37152028493476673092017-07-10T10:05:34.800-07:002017-07-10T10:05:34.800-07:00'You offer no solutions'
You know what th...'You offer no solutions'<br /><br />You know what that is? That's a managment response to any and all criticism and it's totally wrong. By pointing out the problems accurately and consistently you may be able to precipitate some sort of change in management thinking. <br /><br />Never stop writing about the problems. It's not your job to solve them. It's your job to illuminate them. <br /><br />You've been doing some fantastic stuff , keep it up. You are the voice of the operators!Al Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670275801784105978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1653698584448495601.post-6944969548220594952017-07-10T08:18:39.648-07:002017-07-10T08:18:39.648-07:00A few weeks back I had to take a shuttle bus due t...A few weeks back I had to take a shuttle bus due to the MAX being down. The shuttle driver had a TriMet shirt on and a pair of sweatpants, yes, sweatpants. I was hoping he was the actual driver and not a "highjacker" it was an embarrassment to the men and women that take pride in their job. If a person has no have self respect it is hard for others to respect them and embarrassing for the rest that wear the same uniform. I have never seen a UPS, FED-EX, police officer, firefighter look like a slob that just rolled out of bed. I agree that the powers that be are carrying it way too far. However, looking like a slob reflects on all the other people that take the extra 5-10 minutes to make sure they look prepared to work and professional in appearance and attitude. Mr. Sweatpants had me wondering if he drove the bus the same as he dressed. I agree with your whole blog especially "Get a grip on your own issues, management. We know how to do our job. Let us do it, and quit meddling where you shouldn't tread because of your lack of understanding. We constantly provide excellent service to the riding public. Why don't you trust us? " Thank you for another excellent eye opener ! Can't wait for the book !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com