The world according to the Hutt - part 5

During the course of the blowout the Hutt stated that there needed to be a management meeting (which always involves Spoof stuck in a small office with the Hutt and Shoes for an hour or more) "as soon as it can be arranged." 

"Oh," said Spoof. "Will this be a typical bash Spoof meeting."

"Probably," said the Hutt without an ounce of shame.

We give the Hutt points for honesty

Hutt rule #5 - Good bosses routinely, and without cause, give certain employees a hard time.

The world according to the Hutt - part 4

We have, at times, been told that we have a "serious productivity issues." In fact this is a frequent Hutt complaint, even showing up on Speck's last employee evaluation as "a problem that needs to be solved in the next six months if Speck wishes to continue working at Tartarus". 

When Spoof and Hutt had it out last week, the Hutt once again called both Spoof and Speck lazy. Later, when Spoof pointed out how little work some of our coworkers actually do, the Hutt mentioned how they work up in the executive offices. "We go look at cat pictures sometimes, but we do that in the back office so it's okay," said the Hutt.

Our management team hard at work, apparently

A) How does that answer the complaint about employee laziness.
B) If that's what our management does no wonder the employees think sitting around telling jokes is a good use of our time.
c) What the...

Hutt rule #4 - Looking at cat pictures is productive.

Ready to launch!

The world according to the Hutt - part 3

Today's insanity is actually a continuation of Friday's Hutt rule. It was crazy enough, though, to earn it's own post.

After the Hutt said it was our own fault that no one tells us stuff Spoof pressed the issue. "So, let's talk about program Q," said Spoof. "All I know about program Q is what I read on a poster. You're telling me that it's not a problem that no one has told me anything about it?"

"Are you involved in program Q," said the Hutt.

"Obviously not, if I don't know what is happening."

"Then you don't need to know," insisted the Hutt.

You're kidding, right?

Spoof just stared for a second. "So, if a patron comes in and asks me about program Q, I'm just supposed to say I'm not doing that so I don't know anything. I can't answer any questions or even tell you when it will take place. That doesn't seem like a problem to you?"

"I guess so," said the Hutt.

 Hutt rule #3 - If you are not directly involved you don't need to know anything.

It's Mo Monday!

We don't know if Mo has gotten bolder or just creepier. Today we spied him peaking in people's basement windows.

Mo the peeper

We don't know if he was just interested in what they were doing or looking for potential victims. Either way, we're freaked out.

The world according to the Hutt - part 2

One of our frequent complaints at Tartarus is communication. No one tells anyone else anything. In particular, your friends Spoof and Speck are told nothing. Patrons coming into Tartarus know more about what is going on than we do. We'd like to make it clear - we pay attention. We listen to what is happening around us. We simply are not told.

We're listening. If only someone was talking

So, during the blowout, Spoof complained to the Hutt. "Nobody tells me what is going on. I have to find out about stuff on our website," said Spoof.

"That's your own fault," said the Hutt. "If you were more approachable people would tell you what is going on."

We don't know about you, but even if we are the most despicable, hateful, baby-childish-jerks on the planet shouldn't everyone else be the grown-ups, the bigger people, and tell us what is going on? Don't we have a right to know what is going on around us, especially when we are going to be expected to make accommodations for things?

Hutt rule #2: If people don't like you, they don't have to tell you what's going on. And that's your own fault.
 

The world according to the Hutt - Part 1

We told you briefly on Tuesday that there was a screaming match with the Hutt last week. During the argument, Spoof asserted that our department has serious problems, mostly in terms of communication, and that if things didn't improve soon it was going to affect the general environment at Tartarus.

"Well," snapped the Hutt, "maybe we need to call a department meeting and hash all of this out."

"Yes, please," said Spoof. "Let's do that. When do you want to schedule it?"

After blustering for a minute (we suspect Spoof was meant to object to the suggestion) the Hutt named a date.

"I don't think that will work," said Spoof. "Speck is away that day."

"What do you mean," growled the Hutt. "Speck doesn't have any time off coming up."

"Um, I'm pretty sure Speck has that day and the one after."

"No, I think I know what's happening. Don't lie," said the Hutt.

"Look, Speck's right there," insisted Spoof. "Let's ask."

After Speck confirmed the day off, the Hutt got even angrier. "Well maybe we'll just have it anyway."

"No," said Spoof. "Speck is part of the department. We can't very well have a department meeting without everyone in the department."

"Well," snarled the Hutt, "we'll just have to see if Speck is invited to the meeting."

Of course, all of this happened withing earshot of Speck who is now doubly angry and insulted.

So, Hutt rule #1: You have to be invited to be a part of your own department.