People can be so unkind.

I did tell her but she came back with the line that she helps to pay our salaries and I shoul dlisten to her. I told her that I report to the Management Board.Totally unjust as this way they work so much more in the cool of the evening

If I were you, I would go to the members of the Management Board and tell them about your conversation with this lady. Then I would tell them about your process of letting your workers take an extended lunch break off the clock, then working an extra hour in the evenings. Tell them that the workers choose to do this on a voluntary basis, and tell them that the workers get their work done as expected and that they seem to be more productive in the cooler hours of the evening. It is likely that this lady WILL come to the meeting and complain, because some people have nothing better to do than to try to cause trouble for someone else. At least if you go to your superiors now and let them know what happened, they will be aware of the situation ahead of time and will be able to respond to her concerns... It sounds to me like you have a good system worked out, and it works to the advantage of your employees. Other supervisors should be as considerate of the needs of the people who work under them. It is a widely used practice in some European countries and other countries around the world for workers to be allowed to take extended breaks for time to relax and take a nap after lunch, in turn working later in the evening to make up their hours of their workday. For some reason, America has never adopted this practice, although a few American companies have begun to experiment with it. Some industries could actually benefit from a similar practice. As long as it works for you and your employees, and as long as the work gets done as expected, I see no problem with allowing it. Hopefully, your Management Board will do some research on this topic as well instead of just jumping to a conclusion if it really becomes an issue.

Thank you for your excellent suggestions. wehn I next email them I will just slip it in and state tyhatt he gardeners like the system and it is working out well. Then they will be informed before the meeting. Thank you for this suggestion.

It has been in the high 90's here all week too. I am missing all that rain we got last week. Rain is not fun either, but at least it was cooler outside then. I dislike the rich who think they are better than other people because of it. I think money makes people lazy sometimes too. I personally would have moved the planter myself. Rich or not.

I know exactly what you mean. No work is degrading and she could have moved it herself anyway. She also has a full time housekeeper but she thought that the gardeners had to do it. I also just hate arrogant people who think that they are too superior to the general populace

I can't tell you how hot it is. Scary really - as we are in the hurricane season but none sighteed so far. All she wanted to have done is a pot moved on her balcony. Nothing urgent. From morning I have had to be telling them to tale water with them and sip frequently whilst they are in the sun. Yesterday we had a shower of rain but now it is so hot again. The people who recently acquired money are so much more arrogant than those who have always had money. Those ones are usually kinder and more understanding with employees. Blessings

Many thanks for your kkind words

Precisely. She ws just throwing her weight around as an owner

Thank you Bodhi - you are such a dear friend - and you are wise too!

Thise people would have to face their judgement. I will always fight for justice. I have done so all of my life. Thanks for your input

Isn't that always the way. I feel sorry for you having to put up with that. I hope a new job comes into your life, one that will allow you to enjoy your work more for those next few years.

I agree with you, however, this lady will not be moving as she owns the apartment. I have ot be dip[lomatic as she is helping tpo pay my salary but I cannot let her dictate to me management skills in running this property. I have to take a lot of crap as I am old and need a job for a few more years yet. Jobs are so scarce.

Thank you but a new job is not in the offing. I should have retired but I never disclosed my age and I have bbeen here for ten years now. I just have to stay for another three years and make sure that I don't do anything to give them cause to fire me! Thank you for your kind words.

That's exactly what it sounds like!

I think that she wanted a fglower pot moved and they were on lunch. I plan to email the Mangement Board so they are in the picture if she calls them and complains. When I used to tell my husband about these ultra rich women and what they would ocmplain about, he used to say that they have nothing to do and all day to do it in!

Well that's just sad then. I don't like when people are like that, especially in business.

Money is not the issue. They put in the extra hour at the end of the day so they are not short changing the Strata at all. She is just being nasty and flexing her muscles.

She sounds like a royal pain in the a$$. Pople like that leave me colder than a cucumber.

She is awful. She called me a while bqack complaining that tshe had been bitten by a mosquito!!!! Like I really care! I told her to buy a mosquito reppant or a mosquito candle but she told me to get the property sprayed. I had to stop laughing when I told her that if we sprayed then the spray only lasts for 3 days and so we would have to spray again and this we cannot afford to do. I mean, so you are bitten by a mosquito - what in hell can I do about it? I will plan a stragy for the gardeners and I will talk to individual owners to get their support before the Annual General Meeting in a few months. Her hairdresser, manicurist and masseusse visit her in her apartment so she does not have to go on the road and find a parking space like we lesser mortals so why can't she get a spray man too to kill out the mosquitoes!!!

I can'tsay a word but have to do things quietly as I need my job. Have now 3 chldren out of work!!!Two of whom are maried. Blessings

You are so right as I know that she will never change. Unless of course she lost her money! It might take something as drastic as that to make her change. I will not back down but be quietly determined and will not let her see me quaking in my shoes.

Of course, I would be delighted to read about what you have experienced

You go girl! I would like to relate an experience of a similar nature, but I don't want to take attention away from your post. Would you like to read it?

Thak you . They are good men and I will always support them.

people should be kind to others if they want others to be kind to himself.

some people just like to throw their weight around and try to terrorise others

You are so right. It shouldn't be an issue but it is. We have an Annual General Meeting next Wednesday and it will be brought up again. The weather is getting a little bit cooler now but it is still horribly hot between 12 - 2 pm. Many thanks for your input

I really think that they do appreciate it - and I appreciate them for working so hard and cooperating with me all of the way.

Many thanks sid. It did come up at the .G.M. and they decreed that they should not have a 2 hour lunch break. Actually, I have just ignored this but they do work throughout when the boss is in property. It is all so ridiculous and stupid. How can they be productive when the temo is in the high 90's at mid day in the summer?

She could not do it at all. I will let you know when the AGM takes place so you can come and stand beside me

I totally agree with you Hatley. The meeting is next Wednesday so think of me as Daniel in the lion's den! Thank you for agreeing to accept my friendship.

Thak you for your support