Work Matters

Cranky Need Not Apply

Written by

supermoxie

in

It is time to update my Honor Roll of Places That Don't Tolerate Assholes.  I got an email from Nils today with a nice addition, from a group of partners Green Modern Kits, who provide energy efficient solutions of all kinds, including plans for green cabins and houses.  Well, their website reveals how the no asshole rule  can sometimes be created in response to a disturbing event. 

"Today, after all this time, I received my first rude request for
information. Rude Person, I appreciate your interest, but I will not
expose you to our nice, talented people I have worked so hard to find.
Rude Person, if you speak to us that way, how will you treat your contractor? Their subs?"

They also added a new item to their terms of service: " Are you cranky? This may not be the company for you."  The folks at Green Modern Kits might enjoy the ACHE (Asshole Client for Hell Exam) or have their clients do some self-examination with the ARSE.

Comments

4 responses to “Cranky Need Not Apply”

  1. Jeff from NH Avatar
    Jeff from NH

    If you didn’t see it, CBS Sunday Morning did a piece called “In Good Company” on a couple of companies in the Fortune Best Places to Work list.
    Here’s a quote:
    “Imagine coming to work at a company where trust, collaboration and communication are equally as important as the bottom line … a place where prima donnas and divas are shown the door. They do exist!”
    See http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/1998/07/09/sunday/main13562.shtml

    Reply
  2. Jeff from NH Avatar
    Jeff from NH

    If you didn’t see it, CBS Sunday Morning did a piece called “In Good Company” on a couple of companies in the Fortune Best Places to Work list.
    Here’s a quote:
    “Imagine coming to work at a company where trust, collaboration and communication are equally as important as the bottom line … a place where prima donnas and divas are shown the door. They do exist!”
    See http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/1998/07/09/sunday/main13562.shtml

    Reply
  3. Copeland Casati Avatar
    Copeland Casati

    I am genuinely honored you mentioned us! I would like to point out that for over a year (a year and a half? gee how time flies!) we have encountered passionate, curious enthusiasts and this was the one lone bad apple we’ve encountered. But it was enough for us to have the discussion, close ranks, and agree: No jerks allowed.
    Thank you for supporting us!
    -Copeland Casati
    aka
    GreenModernKits.com, GreenCottageKits.com and GreenCabinKits.com
    : )

    Reply
  4. Copeland Casati Avatar
    Copeland Casati

    I am genuinely honored you mentioned us! I would like to point out that for over a year (a year and a half? gee how time flies!) we have encountered passionate, curious enthusiasts and this was the one lone bad apple we’ve encountered. But it was enough for us to have the discussion, close ranks, and agree: No jerks allowed.
    Thank you for supporting us!
    -Copeland Casati
    aka
    GreenModernKits.com, GreenCottageKits.com and GreenCabinKits.com
    : )

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

More posts