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re: Man Skips Work Unnoticed for more than a Decade

Posted on 7/11/18 at 12:25 pm to
Posted by QJenk
Atl, Ga
Member since Jan 2013
15298 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 12:25 pm to
But seriously, how is this even possible.

"Anyone seen Carles. He is always so quiet. He comes in every morning, and leaves at the end of the day without saying so much as a word to anyone. Sometimes it's like he's not even here..."
Posted by danfraz
San Antonio TX
Member since Apr 2008
24550 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 12:25 pm to
This dude is a true hero
Posted by LSShoe1030
Kenner
Member since Aug 2014
755 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 12:27 pm to
I feel like I’ve thought about this scenario before... basically have to time things perfectly. Need to have a place that has a large operation with an HR department that isn’t familiar with the positions direct supervisors. And you would have to time it right, like when you first start the job so no one knows who you are or misses you
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
119121 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 12:27 pm to
Only happens in govt work.
Posted by Box Geauxrilla
Member since Jun 2013
19118 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 1:19 pm to
Imagine if it was straight salary with no time card keeping. It would be a pain in the arse to drive there twice a day.
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
98182 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 1:40 pm to
Ole baw probably had a cubicle in the back among stacks of old files. As more and more records were digitized, he had less work coming across his desk. He eventually asked himself, "why the frick am I even here?" And he was right.
Posted by wildtigercat93
Member since Jul 2011
112322 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 1:53 pm to
How unimportant must a job be that it can go undone for 10 years and no one noticed

And paid him 75 for the job?


The guy who makes 7.25 to scrub toilets at McDonald’s couldn’t get away with missing work for more than a couple days, and this dude did it for 10 years. I’d say that’s not a useful position
Posted by LSUWoodworker
St George "God's Country "
Member since Dec 2007
18558 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 1:55 pm to
Louisiana DOTD has hired him today as the project manager for the BR loop, his work ethic will see the job to completion.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
78050 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 2:40 pm to
quote:

And paid him 75 for the job?


not only that, look at the cost of living for madrid, vs NYC.

LINK

quote:

Consumer Prices in New York, NY are 64.31% higher than in Madrid
Consumer Prices Including Rent in New York, NY are 112.11% higher than in Madrid
Rent Prices in New York, NY are 213.30% higher than in Madrid
Restaurant Prices in New York, NY are 54.02% higher than in Madrid
Groceries Prices in New York, NY are 115.47% higher than in Madrid
Local Purchasing Power in New York, NY is 10.34% higher than in Madrid
Posted by Starchild
Member since May 2010
13550 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 5:32 pm to
Can’t even hate on that, gotta give the dude his props for pulling that off
Posted by BHM
Member since Jun 2012
3150 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 8:09 pm to
With all the large corporations with worldwide offices and field employees, there are probably 17853 few people getting free paychecks.
Posted by WoWyHi
Member since Jul 2009
23339 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 8:12 pm to
This is Walt. He wasn't skipping out of work, he was serving time for his 6th DWI.
Posted by PrivatePublic
Member since Nov 2012
17848 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 8:13 pm to
quote:

would turn up at his office, clock in


quote:

coming back at 4 p.m. to clock out.


sounds to me like he accomplished as much as the average government stooge.

Posted by CarRamrod
Spurbury, VT
Member since Dec 2006
57438 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 8:13 pm to
quote:

he didn't show up for work for 10 years, how did his colleagues even know who he was?

who approved his time card? They were probably in on it.
This post was edited on 7/11/18 at 8:13 pm
Posted by Wolfhound45
Hanging with Chicken in Lurkistan
Member since Nov 2009
120000 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 8:13 pm to


ETA: scott8811 got it first
This post was edited on 7/11/18 at 8:15 pm
Posted by Champagne
Already Conquered USA.
Member since Oct 2007
48346 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 8:14 pm to
This article is very misleading.

This gentleman was a devoted public servant in charge of Quality Assurance for his Department. He was able to address Quality Assurance concerns not only from his office desk, but, also from just about anywhere.

Posted by OweO
Plaquemine, La
Member since Sep 2009
113946 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 8:17 pm to
Give this man credit. And if you are going to blame anyone, blame his supervisor.
Posted by DeafJam73
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2010
18438 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 8:18 pm to
How you gonna reprimand the guy when none of his superiors caught on for TEN (10) years? TEN YEARS That is an abysmal failure in management.
Posted by CelticDog
Member since Apr 2015
42867 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 8:24 pm to
His team did all the work. Its archival. There's an infinite amount to do.

I find it interesting that the penalty is no govt job for 9 years. They are letting him back in 10 years!!

I wonder how he used the time.
Posted by Lugnut
Wesson
Member since Nov 2016
1441 posts
Posted on 7/11/18 at 8:28 pm to
Who signed off on his performance plans
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