Hahaha... the janitor is trolling you.
I would just steal someone else's trash can that has a liner.
I would just steal someone else's trash can that has a liner.
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I was gonna say obvious answer is obvious but you beat me to it.Given my reputation, I should have put "IN THIS PARTICULAR INSTANCE" in the headline.
Because, yeah, in general, I am proud of my assholery.
No, let’s see what he does if there is residue left in the can after he empties it without the liner. You are not being an A-hole.We have a janitor where I work who comes into everyone's offices late in the afternoon to empty garbage cans, etc.
About two weeks ago, I came into my office in the morning and noticed that although he had emptied the can, he had not put in a new plastic liner. We don't have access to the custodial supply area during the day, so I was unable to replace it myself (which I'd totally do, I'm not some snob who thinks I'm too good for that). So I made sure to dump any food stuff, used kleenex or anything else that might be wet, odorous or gross into the lined garbage bag in the breakroom instead, not wanting to make my can gross. When I saw the janitor that evening, I politely said "Hey, can you make sure the liner gets replaced in my garbage can in the future, so I can use it for food/kleenex etc.?" He said sure, and it was good.
Last week, it happened again. Came in in the morning, can emptied, but no liner. Once again, I did not put anything gross/wet/etc. into the can. Once again asked him to PLEASE make sure to replace the liner.
So then this morning, once again -- can emptied, no liner. So today, I said f---k it and have been putting dirty kleenex, an empty yogurt cup and other crap in it. I know it's going to make extra work for him but it's really his fault for not completing the simple task of replacing the liner, right? I figure if he can't learn from me politely asking, I have no other option to go to other the "tough love" route.
So, HORT, I ask: AITA?
Is your office open tomorrow? If not, Friday doesn't seem like a good day to test your theory that the janitor will wipe out your trash can!We have a janitor where I work who comes into everyone's offices late in the afternoon to empty garbage cans, etc.
About two weeks ago, I came into my office in the morning and noticed that although he had emptied the can, he had not put in a new plastic liner. We don't have access to the custodial supply area during the day, so I was unable to replace it myself (which I'd totally do, I'm not some snob who thinks I'm too good for that). So I made sure to dump any food stuff, used kleenex or anything else that might be wet, odorous or gross into the lined garbage bag in the breakroom instead, not wanting to make my can gross. When I saw the janitor that evening, I politely said "Hey, can you make sure the liner gets replaced in my garbage can in the future, so I can use it for food/kleenex etc.?" He said sure, and it was good.
Last week, it happened again. Came in in the morning, can emptied, but no liner. Once again, I did not put anything gross/wet/etc. into the can. Once again asked him to PLEASE make sure to replace the liner.
So then this morning, once again -- can emptied, no liner. So today, I said f---k it and have been putting dirty kleenex, an empty yogurt cup and other crap in it. I know it's going to make extra work for him but it's really his fault for not completing the simple task of replacing the liner, right? I figure if he can't learn from me politely asking, I have no other option to go to other the "tough love" route.
So, HORT, I ask: AITA?
Perhaps this is his subtle message to you that you need to got some steps in and his only means to do so is to force you to walk to the break room to discard your perishables.We have a janitor where I work who comes into everyone's offices late in the afternoon to empty garbage cans, etc.
About two weeks ago, I came into my office in the morning and noticed that although he had emptied the can, he had not put in a new plastic liner. We don't have access to the custodial supply area during the day, so I was unable to replace it myself (which I'd totally do, I'm not some snob who thinks I'm too good for that). So I made sure to dump any food stuff, used kleenex or anything else that might be wet, odorous or gross into the lined garbage bag in the breakroom instead, not wanting to make my can gross. When I saw the janitor that evening, I politely said "Hey, can you make sure the liner gets replaced in my garbage can in the future, so I can use it for food/kleenex etc.?" He said sure, and it was good.
Last week, it happened again. Came in in the morning, can emptied, but no liner. Once again, I did not put anything gross/wet/etc. into the can. Once again asked him to PLEASE make sure to replace the liner.
So then this morning, once again -- can emptied, no liner. So today, I said f---k it and have been putting dirty kleenex, an empty yogurt cup and other crap in it. I know it's going to make extra work for him but it's really his fault for not completing the simple task of replacing the liner, right? I figure if he can't learn from me politely asking, I have no other option to go to other the "tough love" route.
So, HORT, I ask: AITA?
I can’t argue with this kind of logic.This one is easy, the janitor is the asshole.
The janitor is displaying passive aggressive behavior by "taking" something away which speaks volumes about the man. What happened, is mister man of the "people" Torbs, was gracing the lowly help with his presence and referred to John Longdicke as the head janitor, rather than his newly achieved promotion to Porter. Unbeknownst to torbee, that job description change and accompanying quarter an hour raise had brought John D great joy, until being disrespected by Torbee.
To exact his revenge, John Longdicke stayed awake during the day and started showing up at Mrs Torbee's favorite places ( Torbee doesn't lock his computer apparently dumbass). At first, it was flirting, then came friendship, then sexy time. The days @torbee has no garbage bag is John's message that he raw dogged the Mrs. Now that @torbee has escalated the conflict to throwing used dairy products in the trashbin, I am fearful to think what type of yogurt will be left in torbees work space
TLDR, the janitor is the asshole because he started having relations with torbees wife
No, I talk to the guy for a couple minutes every night! That’s part of why it’s so odd to me.I am curious of Torbee’s relationship with the cleaning crew. Maybe he doesn’t see them often, so there is no chance to build a relationship.
I always see environmental services and make it a point to get to know them if I can.
If a trash bag is going to make or break your day go buy a 2 dollar roll and do it yourself.
These are the options I would consider. Like someone else suggested, don't want to get on the custodial staff's bad side. Sounds like you're on decent terms with the dude; he's probably just trolling you. I know our custodians put like 5 liners in our cans at a time so they don't have to replace them every day; maybe do that.I'd just ask him where liners are real quick while you've got him there, ask to grab 10 of them and store them in your bottom drawer. Maybe that will provide the add'l kick in the arse to get it done next time.
Bless your heart.We have a janitor where I work who comes into everyone's offices late in the afternoon to empty garbage cans, etc.
About two weeks ago, I came into my office in the morning and noticed that although he had emptied the can, he had not put in a new plastic liner. We don't have access to the custodial supply area during the day, so I was unable to replace it myself (which I'd totally do, I'm not some snob who thinks I'm too good for that). So I made sure to dump any food stuff, used kleenex or anything else that might be wet, odorous or gross into the lined garbage bag in the breakroom instead, not wanting to make my can gross. When I saw the janitor that evening, I politely said "Hey, can you make sure the liner gets replaced in my garbage can in the future, so I can use it for food/kleenex etc.?" He said sure, and it was good.
Last week, it happened again. Came in in the morning, can emptied, but no liner. Once again, I did not put anything gross/wet/etc. into the can. Once again asked him to PLEASE make sure to replace the liner.
So then this morning, once again -- can emptied, no liner. So today, I said f---k it and have been putting dirty kleenex, an empty yogurt cup and other crap in it. I know it's going to make extra work for him but it's really his fault for not completing the simple task of replacing the liner, right? I figure if he can't learn from me politely asking, I have no other option to go to other the "tough love" route.
So, HORT, I ask: AITA?
I eat at my desk way too often. That’s the main thing I need a liner for.I’m just trying to think of any time I had a liner in my trash can in my office. I don’t think I ever have had one. I just don’t generate nasty waste sitting at my desk.
What are you doing in that cubicle that you go through so much Kleenex?We have a janitor where I work who comes into everyone's offices late in the afternoon to empty garbage cans, etc.
About two weeks ago, I came into my office in the morning and noticed that although he had emptied the can, he had not put in a new plastic liner. We don't have access to the custodial supply area during the day, so I was unable to replace it myself (which I'd totally do, I'm not some snob who thinks I'm too good for that). So I made sure to dump any food stuff, used kleenex or anything else that might be wet, odorous or gross into the lined garbage bag in the breakroom instead, not wanting to make my can gross. When I saw the janitor that evening, I politely said "Hey, can you make sure the liner gets replaced in my garbage can in the future, so I can use it for food/kleenex etc.?" He said sure, and it was good.
Last week, it happened again. Came in in the morning, can emptied, but no liner. Once again, I did not put anything gross/wet/etc. into the can. Once again asked him to PLEASE make sure to replace the liner.
So then this morning, once again -- can emptied, no liner. So today, I said f---k it and have been putting dirty kleenex, an empty yogurt cup and other crap in it. I know it's going to make extra work for him but it's really his fault for not completing the simple task of replacing the liner, right? I figure if he can't learn from me politely asking, I have no other option to go to other the "tough love" route.
So, HORT, I ask: AITA?
1. It’s an office not a cubicle.What are you doing in that cubicle that you go through so much Kleenex?
So he's enjoying the conversation bit doesn't want to put it in the can?That's the weird thing, the guy talks to me a lot, seems super friendly. Tells me about his family, etc.
Maybe this is his weird way of flirting?
Picture of Torbee’s office door:
why do you think I was so excited to get ani office with a door that locks?
Maybe he doesn’t want to talk to you and is doing this to piss you off to get you to stop talking to him.No, I talk to the guy for a couple minutes every night! That’s part of why it’s so odd to me.
We have a janitor where I work who comes into everyone's offices late in the afternoon to empty garbage cans, etc.
About two weeks ago, I came into my office in the morning and noticed that although he had emptied the can, he had not put in a new plastic liner. We don't have access to the custodial supply area during the day, so I was unable to replace it myself (which I'd totally do, I'm not some snob who thinks I'm too good for that). So I made sure to dump any food stuff, used kleenex or anything else that might be wet, odorous or gross into the lined garbage bag in the breakroom instead, not wanting to make my can gross. When I saw the janitor that evening, I politely said "Hey, can you make sure the liner gets replaced in my garbage can in the future, so I can use it for food/kleenex etc.?" He said sure, and it was good.
Last week, it happened again. Came in in the morning, can emptied, but no liner. Once again, I did not put anything gross/wet/etc. into the can. Once again asked him to PLEASE make sure to replace the liner.
So then this morning, once again -- can emptied, no liner. So today, I said f---k it and have been putting dirty kleenex, an empty yogurt cup and other crap in it. I know it's going to make extra work for him but it's really his fault for not completing the simple task of replacing the liner, right? I figure if he can't learn from me politely asking, I have no other option to go to other the "tough love" route.
So, HORT, I ask: AITA?
yeah after clicking on that content i have to wait for the happy friday thread to resurface with contributions from scholars like @ping72 or @beanerhawk to become fully functional
ok whatever you say1. It’s an office not a cubicle.
2. Read entire thread.
This is the answer. Our janitors put a whole roll in a of the cans. When they pull the full bag out they have to tear it away from the roll. The next one is ready to open and wrap around the edges of the can. Then they don't have to carry new liners around.Maybe he doesn’t want to talk to you and is doing this to piss you off to get you to stop talking to him.
Grab some extra liners or roll of them, throw in the bottom of the can under the liner in use so you will always have should you need and quit being such an asshole by talking to him all the time. The guy clearly wants to work w/o being bothered. What a douche.
I would buy my own trash can liners because cleanliness guarantees peace of mind.We have a janitor where I work who comes into everyone's offices late in the afternoon to empty garbage cans, etc.
About two weeks ago, I came into my office in the morning and noticed that although he had emptied the can, he had not put in a new plastic liner. We don't have access to the custodial supply area during the day, so I was unable to replace it myself (which I'd totally do, I'm not some snob who thinks I'm too good for that). So I made sure to dump any food stuff, used kleenex or anything else that might be wet, odorous or gross into the lined garbage bag in the breakroom instead, not wanting to make my can gross. When I saw the janitor that evening, I politely said "Hey, can you make sure the liner gets replaced in my garbage can in the future, so I can use it for food/kleenex etc.?" He said sure, and it was good.
Last week, it happened again. Came in in the morning, can emptied, but no liner. Once again, I did not put anything gross/wet/etc. into the can. Once again asked him to PLEASE make sure to replace the liner.
So then this morning, once again -- can emptied, no liner. So today, I said f---k it and have been putting dirty kleenex, an empty yogurt cup and other crap in it. I know it's going to make extra work for him but it's really his fault for not completing the simple task of replacing the liner, right? I figure if he can't learn from me politely asking, I have no other option to go to other the "tough love" route.
So, HORT, I ask: AITA?
Naaa taking a big dookie in the garbage can would though.I would buy my own trash can liners because cleanliness guarantees peace of mind.
It's an old historic building, which means you take the good with the bad. Safe from tornadoes and probably a nuclear blast thoughI see they sprang for the nice carpet. The drywall looks like some crater faced 16 year old.
As long as they don't mess with your swingline.It's an old historic building, which means you take the good with the bad. Safe from tornadoes and probably a nuclear blast though