A universal truth recognized by every Company Director in Torn is that handling finances is straightforward, but dealing with personnel is where true chaos starts. Operating a 10-star company appears to involve 40% economic planning and 60% interpreting excuses on the level of "the dog chewed my internet cable."
Managers frequently observe staff members with excellent performance metrics suddenly experiencing a complete halt in productivity, frequently accompanied by the most imaginative (and strange) explanations. From "becoming grounded in real life" to "neglecting to log in due to a faction conflict," the array of justifications offered to evade termination is genuinely remarkable.
It raises the question for the Directors in the audience:
What is the weirdest excuse a Director has gotten from an employee attempting to keep their job?
Do Directors typically prioritize honesty ("I simply forgot") more than creativity ("My plane was taken over")
So the 'Good Guy Boss' strategy actually works? I'm currently saving up for a starter company and trying to figure out what kind of Director I want to be. I’ll definitely keep the 'honesty first' policy in mind. seems a lot less stressful than the alternative.
If real life is so massively important, you should appreciate that I used AI to speed up the writing process so I could get back to mine.
The goal of the thread was humor, not hostility. Since I'm currently just an observer looking to buy my first company, I assure you no employees were harmed in the making of this post
Exactly. Why use my mind when I can use a server farm? It freed up plenty of brain space to memorize that advice about the Stock Blocks. Efficiency is key.
You're right, and that’s exactly why I haven't bought a company yet—I'm trying to learn the etiquette first.
Just to clarify: I’m looking for the absurd excuses (the obvious lies), not trying to put genuine family emergencies on blast. There’s a big difference between being a 'tool' and laughing at a funny lie. But I fully agree: Real Life always takes priority.
I gave you an upvote. Hopefully, that helps you save up for that imaginary Cupid summon.
As for the Wiki: It’s open in the other tab. But the Wiki doesn't have funny stories about employees lying about their internet cables. That's what I'm here for.
Loud and clear. I definitely don't want to step into the ring with one hand tied behind my back (no stocks/education). I didn't realize the competition was that direct regarding daily production comparisons. Thanks for the reality check.
1. Just a curious observer hoping to be on the other side of the desk eventually. 2. Appreciate the heads-up. I'm definitely not rushing into it tomorrow, just trying to understand the 'human' element of the job while I build up the stats and bankroll
If real life is so massively important, you should appreciate that I used AI to speed up the writing process so I could get back to mine.
The goal of the thread was humor, not hostility. Since I'm currently just an observer looking to buy my first company, I assure you no employees were harmed in the making of this post
So the 'Good Guy Boss' strategy actually works? I'm currently saving up for a starter company and trying to figure out what kind of Director I want to be. I’ll definitely keep the 'honesty first' policy in mind. seems a lot less stressful than the alternative.
A universal truth recognized by every Company Director in Torn is that handling finances is straightforward, but dealing with personnel is where true chaos starts. Operating a 10-star company appears to involve 40% economic planning and 60% interpreting excuses on the level of "the dog chewed my internet cable."
Managers frequently observe staff members with excellent performance metrics suddenly experiencing a complete halt in productivity, frequently accompanied by the most imaginative (and strange) explanations. From "becoming grounded in real life" to "neglecting to log in due to a faction conflict," the array of justifications offered to evade termination is genuinely remarkable.
It raises the question for the Directors in the audience:
What is the weirdest excuse a Director has gotten from an employee attempting to keep their job?
Do Directors typically prioritize honesty ("I simply forgot") more than creativity ("My plane was taken over")