Work Mojo

[moonlight]

What is wrong with people?

[JDAZ11]

I'm sorry. You deserve the promotion karma wise (I'm sure you deserve it work wise too). Something good has to be coming your way.

[scarlett09]

I took .5 sick day yesterday so DH and I could have an initial meeting with the RE. It took a lot longer than we expected (not for bad reasons), plus the weather was bad, so I was running late for a 130pm meeting in my office. I called to say I was running about 15 min late. When the head boss was notified by an assistant I was running late, they asked if she could move the meeting back to 2pm. She refused, despite the fact she had nothing else on her calendar afterwards, so the meeting started without me. I was 15 minutes late. My BP was up when I got there because I was waiting for her to give me shit about being late. And I was fully prepared to go off on her. Luckily she did not but that is the kind of person she is - she would do that. It's all about her, and she is good at fake caring about others.

My feelings about this job have considerably gone downhill since my boss announced she was leaving. I cannot work for the head boss, she is toxic. There have been several other things that have happened in the past 3 weeks that would take lots of long posts to explain. I've been reprimanded about not working from home on a snow day (we have no work from home policy). And she will tell me to do something and then do it herself, which is maddening. Plus I am a little bitter about how all of this more work/no extra pay/unclear responsibilities has gone down.

Bottom line is that I am prepping to leave here. I will still apply for my old manager's position, to get the interview experience, but I don't think I will get it and I no longer want it. I have to get out of this environment, which is a shame because I like the people and (most) of the work I am doing.


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[ladymoreta]

I think that's a good idea. It sounds awful.

[moonlight]

Your better off walking away now rather than waiting for it to get worse. And it will get worse. You've got to put your health and peace of mind first, right now. A job just isn't worth it.

[scarlett09]

I wish I could just walk away most days. Too much guilt about what I would leave for my co-workers to clean up.

I'm in charge of a lecture coming up in 3 weeks. The head insisted on talking to the lecturer, so I set up a call. I haven't even talked to lecturer because she is a big deal, I've only coordinated with her assistant. They talked today and the head did not even come to me and tell me how it went or what happened. It's my event and my person to handle, and I'm sure she promised the lecturer things I can't deliver and I don't want to do.

I feel like I sound crazy. I am just so overwhelmed and stressed on a constant basis.


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[BonBon]

You don't sound crazy. Your job and head boss, however...

I would be a stressed out mess too. Why on earth can't people just be straight shooters and say what they mean/mean what they say?! Can you leave there without another job or do you want to have one lined up first?

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[scarlett09]

I hate my job. I have been so stressed for a week straight. I'm currently sitting in the local mall, freaking out because the store doesn't have the paperweight I want to engrave on as a gift for tomorrow's event. I feel like an ass because I waited until the last minute to do this, which is constantly my problem. But I also feel like I can't do anything differently then what I discussed with the head because she will flip. I feel so helpless and stressed and tired of it all.


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[JDAZ11]

I hate my job. I have been so stressed for a week straight. I'm currently sitting in the local mall, freaking out because the store doesn't have the paperweight I want to engrave on as a gift for tomorrow's event. I feel like an ass because I waited until the last minute to do this, which is constantly my problem. But I also feel like I can't do anything differently then what I discussed with the head because she will flip. I feel so helpless and stressed and tired of it all.


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Crap. Is there another mall nearby?

I'm sorry. It seems like such a crazy thing to be worried about, but I've worked for people that freak out about non-issues (particularly in the face of a big event, or closing/case etc). They usually calm down after and realize how ridiculous they acted.

[Meenah]

I hope you find what you need or something close. I wish you could find a different job!!!!

[scarlett09]

Work Mojo

I found a solution, but it involves running to a nearby mall at lunch tomorrow for one. A warm Cinnabon made up for the crazy feelings.

All I want is a job where I don't have to feel so stressed and anxious when I'm not in the office. Do those jobs even exist?


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[JDAZ11]

I found a solution, but it involves running to a nearby mall at lunch tomorrow for one. A warm Cinnabon made up for the crazy feelings.

All I want is a job where I don't have to feel so stressed and anxious when I'm not in the office. Do those jobs even exist?


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I have no idea. I'm currently working from home and I weirdly find so much more stressful than it should be. So far the only non-stressful job I've ever had was working for the Federal government. They were an awesome employer!!!

[JDAZ11]

But so happy you found a solution!!!

[scarlett09]

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And things are getting worse: the PT coordinator in our department is leaving April 15. Then it will be me and our Admin Asst handling everything until someone new comes on board. Of course, still no movement on or posting of the manager position. She's already been gone for 6 weeks. The head is probably shitting a brick about how many people have abandoned ship during her 3 years here.

So now that I will be the sole person, should I ask for more money?


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[scarlett09]

Work Mojo

Double post