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PHXLT1 · 10-30-2013, 02:23 PM

Putting your hands in your pants pocket? I didn't really get in trouble with the company but I did get a stern warning. Ya, I didn't understand either. About 2 months ago I was promoted to line supervisor and, if you're in a position like this, they was way more money along with more reponsibility. Cool, I can deal with that. The past couple months I've leanred about what to do and what not to do. Please lucy lemme splain! I went to the maintaince shop to have one of the mechanic swap out a piece of a production head to get ready for the next day. I walked around the corner where the mechanic I was looking for and the maintaince supervisor ( I've known this guy for 20 years but never worked for him directly). I had one hand in my pocket and before I could say anything the maintaince sup says "take your hand out of your pocket. Don't walk in here with your hand in your pocket!". At first I thought he was kidding so I said " don't worry that's not a gun in my hand, it my %$#&"........(dead stare). Ok, so you were serious, I thought to my self. He again told me not to walk around with my hand in my pocket and I asked a half assed "why?" In confusion. "You'll find out" is what I got back. Ok. Didn't know med could get PMS but guess I was wrong. I told the mechanic what I needed to and left. I asked another supervisor who's been here longer than me what happened and said "don't ever walk around with your hand in your pocket. He hates that!" Gess I got more to learn.

RazorSS · 10-30-2013, 03:14 PM

I am a maintenance manager/plant engineer and I could care less if you have your hands in your pocket. I think he was just being kind of a d!ck.

2010 SSRS · 10-30-2013, 03:31 PM

sounds like a very miserable person, must suck working for somebody like that

CamaroSkooter · 10-30-2013, 03:58 PM

How do you walk with your hands in your pockets?

Do you have one of those G-thug limps when you walk with your hand in your pocket?

It's not that I have anything against that, but I just tried and it feels really awkward...

Seems like a weird pet peeve to have

PHXLT1 · 10-30-2013, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RazorSS

I am a maintenance manager/plant engineer and I could care less if you have your hands in your pocket. I think he was just being kind of a d!ck.

Well, as I said, I've known the guy for 20 years and he's always been a little strung out. Now I still don't understand how a maintaince sup is above me because I don't report to him directly but I know he's been a supervisor for years. I know this and I have a lot of repect for him and looking to learn from him but, like you, I didn't undstand that peev at at. Oh and just to clear things up. I don't walk around with my hands in my pocket. I was looikng for, and found, a dollar I had for soda. I thought I left it in my shirt pocket.

PHXLT1 · 10-30-2013, 06:23 PM

Woohoo! Update! I just heard from another mechanic the the maintaince sup told the plant manager and I guess he's going to talk to me about it. Wtf! Seriously?!

Dreamsicle · 10-30-2013, 07:08 PM

Never got in trouble for it but "no hands in pockets" is part of the safety mantra at my workplace.

Mwalterhouse · 10-30-2013, 07:13 PM

Sounds to me like he needs some formal training in leadership and people skills.

upflying · 10-30-2013, 08:05 PM

Hmm, hands in pockets at work suggests you aren't working and might be slacking.
I worked with someone like that, we called him "pockets" and he was always lazy.
Hands in pockets is also a sign of disrespect as shown here...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...handshake.html

DDoug · 10-30-2013, 08:31 PM

I've worked in shops for 25 years, never heard of this. Except, maybe, you're doin' nuttin.

Did you look like Chuckie, from "Sons of Anarchy? lol

Waiting for update.

upflying · 10-30-2013, 08:35 PM

Hands in pockets is a no-no in the military.

No Hands in the Pockets
Army Regulation r670-1 states, “While in uniform, personnel will not place their hands in their pockets, except momentarily to place or retrieve objects.” (3) This rule has more to do with the look of professionalism and discipline. However, it is not unheard of for some officers to allow the soldiers to place their hands in their pockets in the event of cold weather.

DDoug · 10-30-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by upflying

I worked with someone like that, we called him "pockets", he was always lazy.

We called a guy "Bay Watch."

Bosses thought it was because of his bleach blonde hair.

Really, it was because he stood in one bay and watched everybody work in the other bay.

JTruck · 10-30-2013, 08:40 PM

This is very interesting... Curious to hear what he has to say.

Dizzy82 · 10-30-2013, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Hands in pockets is a no-no in the military.

No Hands in the Pockets
Army Regulation r670-1 states, “While in uniform, personnel will not place their hands in their pockets, except momentarily to place or retrieve objects.” (3) This rule has more to do with the look of professionalism and discipline. However, it is not unheard of for some officers to allow the soldiers to place their hands in their pockets in the event of cold weather.

Every day at work for me.

10-30-2013, 02:23 PM	#1
PHXLT1 Drives: black Z28 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: el mirage Posts: 1,323	Ever get in trouble at work for....... Putting your hands in your pants pocket? I didn't really get in trouble with the company but I did get a stern warning. Ya, I didn't understand either. About 2 months ago I was promoted to line supervisor and, if you're in a position like this, they was way more money along with more reponsibility. Cool, I can deal with that. The past couple months I've leanred about what to do and what not to do. Please lucy lemme splain! I went to the maintaince shop to have one of the mechanic swap out a piece of a production head to get ready for the next day. I walked around the corner where the mechanic I was looking for and the maintaince supervisor ( I've known this guy for 20 years but never worked for him directly). I had one hand in my pocket and before I could say anything the maintaince sup says "take your hand out of your pocket. Don't walk in here with your hand in your pocket!". At first I thought he was kidding so I said " don't worry that's not a gun in my hand, it my %$#&"........(dead stare). Ok, so you were serious, I thought to my self. He again told me not to walk around with my hand in my pocket and I asked a half assed "why?" In confusion. "You'll find out" is what I got back. Ok. Didn't know med could get PMS but guess I was wrong. I told the mechanic what I needed to and left. I asked another supervisor who's been here longer than me what happened and said "don't ever walk around with your hand in your pocket. He hates that!" Gess I got more to learn. __________________ My family 1994 Z28 (mine) 2015 Camaro (wife's) 2015 Silverado (mine!) 54 Belair (wife's) 2004 silverado (daughters)

10-30-2013, 03:31 PM	#3
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	sounds like a very miserable person, must suck working for somebody like that __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

10-30-2013, 03:58 PM	#4
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	How do you walk with your hands in your pockets? Do you have one of those G-thug limps when you walk with your hand in your pocket? It's not that I have anything against that, but I just tried and it feels really awkward... Seems like a weird pet peeve to have __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

10-30-2013, 06:23 PM	#6
PHXLT1 Drives: black Z28 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: el mirage Posts: 1,323	Woohoo! Update! I just heard from another mechanic the the maintaince sup told the plant manager and I guess he's going to talk to me about it. Wtf! Seriously?! __________________ My family 1994 Z28 (mine) 2015 Camaro (wife's) 2015 Silverado (mine!) 54 Belair (wife's) 2004 silverado (daughters)

10-30-2013, 08:05 PM	#9
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	Hmm, hands in pockets at work suggests you aren't working and might be slacking. I worked with someone like that, we called him "pockets" and he was always lazy. Hands in pockets is also a sign of disrespect as shown here... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...handshake.html Last edited by upflying; 10-30-2013 at 08:32 PM.

10-30-2013, 03:14 PM	#2
RazorSS Drives: Looking for an SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Berlin CT Posts: 90	I am a maintenance manager/plant engineer and I could care less if you have your hands in your pocket. I think he was just being kind of a d!ck.

10-30-2013, 07:08 PM	#7
Dreamsicle The Redux Drives: 2014 2SS RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 98	Never got in trouble for it but "no hands in pockets" is part of the safety mantra at my workplace.

10-30-2013, 07:13 PM	#8
Mwalterhouse Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 1,088 View My Garage	Sounds to me like he needs some formal training in leadership and people skills.

10-30-2013, 08:31 PM	#10
DDoug Drives: '13 Inferno Orange ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: The 313 Posts: 437	I've worked in shops for 25 years, never heard of this. Except, maybe, you're doin' nuttin. Did you look like Chuckie, from "Sons of Anarchy? lol Waiting for update.

10-30-2013, 08:35 PM	#11
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	Hands in pockets is a no-no in the military. No Hands in the Pockets Army Regulation r670-1 states, “While in uniform, personnel will not place their hands in their pockets, except momentarily to place or retrieve objects.” (3) This rule has more to do with the look of professionalism and discipline. However, it is not unheard of for some officers to allow the soldiers to place their hands in their pockets in the event of cold weather.

10-30-2013, 08:40 PM	#13
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	This is very interesting... Curious to hear what he has to say. __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.