Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

The dispenser in the men’s room that is closest to the office at the Springfield business always seems to be out of TP when it is needed the most.  While contemplating this sad state of affairs and reloading it, these reasons why one might not want to do this task came to mind.  Most would not apply to a Christian because of the command to be a servant.

1. It is not your job.  While working in food service, a printed job description was provided that included cleaning and restocking the restrooms every hour as needed.  Since it did not specifically mention this product, it might not be your job.
2. It is below my pay grade.  Why not perform tasks that are below your pay scale?  It must mean that you are doing something and getting paid more than you should.  Isn’t that what everyone wants?
3. It is above my pay grade.  A philosophy of always demonstrating the positions above one’s capabilities and job can lead to a promotion and raise in pay.
4. There has been no training for the job.  Really?  You are not smart enough to know how to load a dispenser.  The key is in the lock on the top.  Anyone with half a brain should be able to reload it.
5. This is personal time. Yes, it is. But, if you are on the clock, you can take a few minutes to change a roll of toilet paper.
6. It is demeaning. No one will see you. They will not think less of you. They will even appreciate you if they are the next one to use the facility.
7. It is unsanitary. The paper is wrapped. You unwrap it, throw away the old core, and put the new roll on the dispenser.
8. Where is the spare tissue kept? In this case on a shelf in front of you. Open your eyes.
9. No one else seems to be willing to do this job. And that makes you another nobody.
10.   If you wanted to, you could. There is not really a good reason not to. You are inconsiderate and uncooperative.

Stop and consider your place of employment. What are the small things that others ignore that you could accomplish for them? During my working years, I looked for any way I could learn more and become more beneficial to the company. I began as a fry cook when I was sixteen. I’ve worked my way up to management for more companies than I care to think about. That was by doing anything I could for anyone. I suggest that you try the same things I did to advance your career.

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