Seriously!?!?!?!

[bunkie]

I've been thinking about a way to point out how ridiculous this "request/order" is and make the guy blush. Some women can't sleep on their stomachs because of their chest size and/or sensitivity. I'd use that.

 

[46Young]

You need to hire an office linebacker to straighten him out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzToNo7A-94

 

[Seaglass]

I've been thinking about a way to point out how ridiculous this "request/order" is and make the guy blush. Some women can't sleep on their stomachs because of their chest size and/or sensitivity. I'd use that.

Ooh, +100. It'll turn it into a hostile workplace issue, which any supervisor who wants to stay employed should recognize and not touch... and it won't even look like you're trying.

You need to hire an office linebacker to straighten him out.

+1000.

sleep walker, a sleep talker

That's me. Though it's really rare and I have yet to do either on duty, far as I know. But apparently I give a really good impression of being awake, which could be pretty dangerous, so I've let people know.

 

[usafmedic45]

I just can't take some of the Rxs at the firehouse or I won't wake up if we get an overnight run

Have you had a sleep study? The problem may be obstructive sleep apnea and "prescriptions" are not the fix for that. Honestly I think even if the officer in question is just being a self-righteous jackass (which it sounds like he is), you still should get checked out. If you snore loud enough that others are noticing it, you need to be screened for apnea. Assuming that it were me and a physician brushed me off about it, I would find a new doc. OSA is not something to screw around with because it carries with it risks both to yourself- in the form of elevated rates of hypertension, myocardial infarctions, etc- and your patients and coworkers due to degraded job performance secondary to daytime sleepiness, inattentiveness, etc.

 

[Epi-do]

First, I'll reiterate what 46young said; while this "order" is one that your officer is technically allowed to give, it's one that, if you don't follow it, there really won't be any official repercussions from. I wouldn't worry about it being an official order, more that it's potentially indicative of other problems that you may be facing.

To be honest, I don't know if I'd even consider this an "order." Someone saying that they THINK that you should try something doesn't necessarily equate to them telling TELLING you to do it, and all that goes with being TOLD to do something. It sounds like you've had some previous issues with this person, justified or not, and that may be coloring (both of) your interpretations of what is going on.

I really wish I truly believed it was meant as a suggestion as opposed to an order, but that isn't how it came across. Granted, the part of your post I bolded could very well be playing into my interpretation.

I doubt this is as much an issue of your snoring as it is an issue with the other woman sleeping outside the bunkroom.

I am certain this is actually the bigger issue. As I mentioned before, I was amused by his order, and just blowing off steam.

Overall, this isn't something to get worked up over...And you may want to figure out why your officer is giving you poor evals and doesn't seem to like you; it very well may be the guys a :censored::censored::censored::censored::censored:, or it could also be you, or a combo. Not saying that's the case at all, but it's usually a good idea to take a very honest look at yourself in that type of situation just to be safe.

I agree that it isn't something to get worked up over. I am definately not a perfect employee...I don't know anyone who is. Sure, there are things I could improve upon. However, I have a reputation for being a good employee and a competent medic. I have never been disciplined for anything at all until I started working for this guy, and outside of one instance, I don't feel the discipline was warrented. There are several people that will not work for him (refuse overtime on his crew, have switched to other houses or shifts, etc) because his is such a control freak/micromanager.

Have you had a sleep study?

Yes, I have had a sleep study done. I have no apnea, and while I do snore, it is only occasionally, and it doesn't disturb my sleep (per the doc). None of the other females I have shared a bunk room with have complained (at least not to me) about not being able to sleep because of my snoring. On the nights I am off duty and at home, my husband says he has no problem sleeping with my snoring either. My snoring has been attributed to my allergies.