And why did his boss hate his employees so much? Why were they so dysfuntional as a pre-historic soceity? Does this anger represent the way things operate in the real world?
2006-07-17 03:32:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Because he wasn't qualified to do much of anything else. There was even an episode where he had to go back to high school to get his diploma. He had a family to support & it was easier to put up with the BS at work in order to bring home a check. Plus he had a good camaraderie with many fellow workers. Yes, that's how it really is a good deal of the time. I know people who make good money at what they do, but put up with high stress levels, demanding bosses, etc. I don't think it's so much anger as it is frustration & aggravation. I recently transferred to another position where my stress levels dropped tremendously. I enjoyed my previous job as far as duties, the people I worked with & so on. However, mgt made it very stressful by placing unrealistic expectations & goals on us, in addition to "micro managing" our every move.
When it comes to management, many of them try to control their employees, rather than manage them. They try to force them to act a certain way instead of realizing people have different personalities & talents. When that's recognized, it makes it easier to have them function within the framework of the job. It's never 100% surefire, because many people will allow their personalities to overrule their better judgement or behavior. Also, there is often a lack of productive communication between management & workers. That's just a few observations.
Getting back to Fred though. He did try a few other ventures:
He almost made it as a rock star until Wilma couldn't put up with the traveling anymore. She & Betty spread a rumor that he was really a "square" & therefore lost his fan base.
He was on the company's baseball team, but got injured during a game where pro scouts were at. A more talented player replaced him & was mistaken for Fred. The scouts approached Fred later on & offered him a pro contract. He turned it down for ethical reasons & told them who the real player was.
He was a great bowler, but for some reason couldn't parlay that into monetary success. Maybe there was no prehistoric Pro Bowlers tour. LOL
2006-07-17 03:58:32 · answer #1 · answered by chargerrulez 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Q: Why Fred Flintstone stay at a job he hated?
A: He needed to pay bills.
2006-07-17 03:37:02 · answer #2 · answered by raven s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barney's ORIGINAL job was working at the Pebble Rock and Travel Company. His boss was Mr. Pebble. Didn't anyone notice that Fred and Barney would car pool to work but would never go to the same job? That's because they didn't work together at the quarry. Although, in one episode of the original series and in the 1970s during "The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show" and "The Flintstones Comedy Hour" Fred and Barney did work together at the quarry.
2016-03-16 01:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same reason everyone stays at a job they hate.
It's called money to support a family.
2006-07-17 03:36:11 · answer #4 · answered by jooker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off it was just a cartoon. It was probably due to the fact that his understanding of skills was not that high, and this job was the highest paying one that fit his understanding. So more money than he could have made anywhere else, and the same goes for his boss. It probably does represent today's operations. We have many people, with lower education levels and no special concentrations (mechanics, computer techs,...).
2006-07-17 03:39:42 · answer #5 · answered by RikChick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What other job was in Bedrock besides the quarry?
His boss was angry because they didn't have high tech equipment to use instead of humans.
His anger in the real world? Depends on how high up you are in the company and your salary and perks.
What else was there to do but work and bowl?
2006-07-17 05:11:59 · answer #6 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. I thought the Flintstones was just a cartoon, not a blueprint for society. I hope the Jetsons don't **** everything up.
2006-07-17 03:44:50 · answer #7 · answered by faversham 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He loved his family and supported them.I've done jobs I didn't like for my family.My mother raised eight kids and would have to leave before daylight to hitchhike 80 miles roundtrip back in the sixties.Until she finally got a car.If you love your family, you make sacrifices;hers were greater than alot.
2006-07-17 04:52:39 · answer #8 · answered by George Washington 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He didn't have the skills to do anything else, and with a family to support, couldn't go back to school to learn something new. Yes. That's the way real life works.
2006-07-17 03:36:52 · answer #9 · answered by Quietman40 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
The same reason EVERYONE stays at their job....money. Yes, that is generally how it is in the real world.
2006-07-17 03:36:02 · answer #10 · answered by Jenny A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋