Whine & Cheese with Nathan

Advice is often given with little thought or care, to the point that it has nearly become disposable. Each of us are free to accept or disregard the advice given to us, but there is still something within the human soul that craves the wisdom and counsel of an outsider; someone whose emotions aren't so intertwined with issue at hand. But still, not all advice is equal, nor is everyone qualified to give it. Here enters Nathan Orefice, a former guest columnist at Sour Grapes Winery, who boasts no educational or medical credentials, and whose advice you probably shouldn't take. Nevertheless, Nathan has a gift for making people feel better about themselves and their situations, while doing so in an entertaining manner. Two out of every three weeks, Nathan Orefice will read and response to readers' letters and give his advice.

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Jun292012

The One with the Overworked Bean Counter...

Friday, June 29, 2012 |

Nathan Orefice

- Vancouver, British Columbia -

"Dear Nathan,

My boss is a douchebag. Truthfully, I hate him. He puts so much pressure on me and doesn't seem to understand why I can't meet his unrealistic deadlines. I work very hard, and I realize that every slacker says this, BUT hear me out. I come in every weekend on my DAYS OFF, but I still can't meet his deadlines. I'm paid an okay amount, but I'm worried that if I put my foot down, he'll just tell me that if I can't deal with it, they'll find someone else and I'll find myself flipping patties at Burger King or something before I know it. What is worse is that the rare time that I do meet his deadline, he tells me something like he knew that I had it in me, and his deadlines become even more difficult to meet. I think I understand why so many people think mediocrity is a safe goal to strive for in the workplace. Should I quit my job, or should I stand up for myself and tell him to stick it where the sun don't shine?

- Sincerely, An Overworked Bean Counter"

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