Tico on Gringo Racism

DimeBag · Feb 12, 2005

How many Gringos out there are stuck in a position underneath a Tico that obviously has racist issues against Americans even though the owner of said company is American as well and put said A-hole in position? Im so sick of this crap, I am here to do a job, and I do it well. How about some positive vibrations my latin-american friend? Anybody need a good employee who likes to do his job?

Dime

wolfie_cr · Feb 12, 2005

1) Racism of ANY kind is nothing but bs, we all feel inclined to make generalizations when we just about had it with anyone we can "label" say nicas,ticos, "Americans", French etc etc, obviously whoever (including me) who every now and then say stuff like that...sound really stupid

2) NO justification ........but the other kind of racism that is common in the industry is the one that goes like this

"I am your boss you sob.......and you do what I said when I said it and don't even get close to my bodyguards or I will send you to pick bananas again"

WHALE · Feb 13, 2005

Well, man speak for yourself because I have a lot of FRIENDS in C.R that I consider really nice people and for the way they are w/ me I would say that they must like me a lot too.

wolfie_cr · Feb 13, 2005

I have seen the kind that dimebag describes quite often (sadly)

Noreaga+ · Feb 13, 2005

If I were latin and in costa rica, I'd hate white boys from america too..

jealous and envy is a bittch

JudgeWapner · Feb 13, 2005

There's a lot of bigotry down here, on many different levels. Not as bad as in the States, though.

DimeBag · Feb 13, 2005

whale

Obviously you missed the point of the post bro, I myself have many friends who are locals and will be married to a wonderful Costa Rican girl in July of this year. I was referring to the racist attitudes coming from the locals who have gringos working under them. Is it penis envy?

JudgeWapner · Feb 13, 2005

Dime, I have noticed that some Ticos, are pricks to everyone when in a postion of responsibility, not just Gringos. Please note I said some. Not quite sure why, probably a power thing. Congrats on the impending nuptials.

DimeBag · Feb 13, 2005

Judge

Yeah Judge, tienes razon. I have seen in some offices where people with similar attitudes pull this same type of powertrip in an industry where it is really not necessary.
Anyone else here actually have fond memories of an office where people enjoyed working, and actually cared about the customers and their jobs? Mine are starting to fade.

Thanks judge, for the congrats, she is a great woman and after five years together she is still the smartest, sexiest, most beautiful girl I have ever had the pleasure to know, I consider myself extremely lucky.

Dime

JudgeWapner · Feb 13, 2005

Dime, totally not necessary. No reason to add more stress to a job. Always wanted my employees to look forward to coming to work. BTW, she sounds like a great lady.

DARWIN'STHEORY+ · Feb 13, 2005

JUST TO THROW MY QUICK TWO-CENTS HERE,
You put a guy doesn't matter who, into a position where they don't belong, especially a power position, not a good combo. and yes ticos are much like me, i am not biased i hate everyone.

WalkofLife · Feb 13, 2005

Hate to hear you're going through this shite, Dime. Pure assclownery, I say...

I love Costa Rica, it's a beautiful country. People are cool, but there are two situations where a Tico will ALWAYS be a fvcking dick:

1. When driving

2. When invested of power in a manager position.

Foggedaboutit!!!

They tend to believe that being a manager means being a fucktard that screams at people and belittle them. I have had the chance to see all kinds of people as managers and the ones I admire the most are the ones that understand that as a manager your job is to HELP those in your team. Good team spirit increases productivity rates, a s s h o l e managers have little interest in making more money for their companies or creating a professional environment at work.

As a rule of thumb, the more ignorant and unprepared for the position someone is, the more inclined that person will be to cuss' and show a power trip... Surely enough though, a prick in power is a prick on the way out already.

Have beer and drink to your lady... Work is just that... work.

:103631605

quantumleap · Feb 14, 2005

Stupid bosses are everywhere. The stupid ones think they have to be an Ahole in order for you to do your work. The smart bosses prefer to lead with the carrot in front of the horse by giving praise for a job well done.

ElIguana · Feb 14, 2005

Dime Bag,

Not to sharp-shoot you, but if you really have a bag of dimes, why do you need to work for a boss you don't like?

Congrats on your impending nuptials, sounds like you have a keeper. As a 9.5 year veteran of marriage, I offer this one note of caution: There is a food that causes a woman's sex drive to drop off 95%.......it is called "wedding cake."

AdamSelene · Feb 14, 2005

Judge Wapner said:
Dime, I have noticed that some Ticos, are pricks to everyone when in a postion of responsibility, not just Gringos. Please note I said some. Not quite sure why, probably a power thing. Congrats on the impending nuptials.

I was going to say the same thing, I haven't seen any Ticos treat any of their subordinate staff well. Not to sound "racist" myself, but I believe it's Latino culture. Americans coming from a good job in the States will find that culture difference quite offensive and intolerable. Best suggestion is to make sure you report to someone with a similar background as yourself.

The same would apply in any other country, work cultures are extremely different. Americans, especially in a competitive profession, have it well.

DELSOLII · Feb 14, 2005

As a Gringo, I have found that speaking Spanish will make the Ticos more at ease.

I attempt to start off any relationship by showing some respect and finding ways to make everything work out.

My goal is to continue living here.

My past jobs were not the "be all end all" of jobs. I took everyday as it came and ignored stupid power trips. I believe that certain Ticos earned their position and did it well. The employees needed to see someone from their country in a good position. They were usually the go to guys that could speak for the masses. I found that most sportsbook owners are slightly out of touch with the locals. They need a set of eyes and ears out there making sure the job is done.

All it can do is get you in trouble.

Sol II

DimeBag · Feb 14, 2005

Adam, You are correct.

I guarantee that if there I did have a job with an owner or manager(regarldless of background) that was around enough to give fvck about his business, I woulld be well respected for my work ethic and maybe even paid a decent rate. unfortunately those jobs are few and far between as noone seems to care anymore. If you know anyone looking for a quality employee let me know, I could use a change of scenery.

Dime

DimeBag · Feb 14, 2005

DELSOL II said:
As a Gringo, I have found that speaking Spanish will make the Ticos more at ease.
Sol II

Your grasp of the language in this industry means squat, they could care less. For the record my spanish is decent at worst.

Dime

AdamSelene · Feb 14, 2005

Dime, what is your profession? I'm a software engineer, so my direct knowlege of open positions is probably outside your field, but I do know a fair number of sportsbooks.

What I meant by background is having experience in the same work culture/environment/philosophy/incentive structure/etc you have grown accustomed to.

That often varies by industry as well. I made a rule several years ago to only ever work for a company whose core management are also themselves experience software developers -- and then broke that rule a few times always to my regret. After very briefly working for an Argentino coming from Singapore, I revised that rule to also require their background is from U.S. software or consulting companies.

DimeBag · Feb 14, 2005

adam

well right now I am working as a clerk but I prefer the term Wagering Technician, although I would say I am better suited for Customer Service or a VIP Hosting Positition but have experience in virtually every position in regard to the Sports Betting Industry. I have more than five years experience and am a down home country boy with good typing and phone skills. Also about to become a local myself this July when I marry my wonderful costarican girlfriend. Im not expecting a reference as you dont know me, but a heads up would be appreciated, I will let my performance speak for it self. Anyone interested in atleast putting me on a test call to see if you could use me can contact me at notatico@hotmail.com