Beyond the call of duty : surprising challenges on the job / Kryn Anderson, 2009

Item — Box: 362, Folder: 11

Identifier: FA 1 Item 4487

Staff Only

Scope and Contents note

This project is a collection of stories about working beyond what was expected in the job description. The analysis discusses how workers are often put in awkward or outrageous dilemmas in doing their job. Also comments on the role of humor in work, and the psychological benefits of sharing stories. Stories collected include: Working through the pain, curiosity gets me stuck, dealing with problems at Sketchers, Jalapeno can cuts boss' hand, Irish accent lands me in a pickle, rectal tube adventure, surprise on a paramedic call, potato factory, challenges working with the elderly, hair salon customer trouble, more than meets the eye waiting tables, and unintended consequences at the State Hospital. Collected by Kryn Anderson, Dr. Thursby's ENGL 391 class, Winter 2009.

Dates

Other: 2009

Conditions Governing Access note

Privacy restricted until 2079 on interviews titled "Curiosity gets me stuck" and Unintended consequences at the State Hospital" due to missing consent forms. Permission for access must be gained by the Supervisor of Reference Services.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.