By Blerp - 22/01/2017 10:00

Today, I got chewed out by my boss for not doing my job. Turns out what's described in my job description, contract, and job title isn't my job. My real job is outlined in the footnote of my contract. FML
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Same thing different taste

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Did they not train you and show you what you were supposed to be doing when you started?

Well people should really read any legally binding document in their entirety. I know that it's not something many people scrutinize in great detail and is highly misleading and not very good work practice but realistically you need to read and understand any documents you're signing- and if you don't understand have someone look over the documents who can advise if you're signing your soul away into slavery.

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I am having trouble figuring out how this even happens. Typically, people get on-the-job training concerning new tasks. So ... either someone educated you wrong, or the contract is comically contradictory.

That's basically the "and other duties as assigned" that all companies want to include in everyone's hiring contract. That's how they get you if you don't read the small font.