Showdown...

[littleheaven]

Well, we had the big meeting today. The big kahuna invited my boss along, so I was sat there in front of the two of them, while my boss proceeded to tell me she wasn't happy with the time I started work.

This is after, when I was first offered the job, I said I would only take it on the proviso that I could start at whatever time I felt well enough each morning, and that it might vary from day to day. IBS is an unpredictable condition. At the time they said it was fine. Now they're saying that unless I can guarantee to be there at a specific time each morning, they aren't happy. No mention of the fact I'm doing 9 hours a day with no tea breaks. There's a guy that starts at 7.30 and leaves promptly at 4.30 every day. I work longer hours than he does, yet he never gets any grief.

So I told them to stick their job, rang my old boss, and he said he would always take me back, so that's what's gonna happen. He's trying to find a position for me now. I'd like to see this new crowd try to replace me. I'm the only person in the organisation who has ever done my job, and the only one who knows how to do it. I pity the poor sod who takes my place, they'll never manage to cope with the workload. I'm so damn fast at it now, I can manage it alone on a day-to-day basis (and I replaced a team of 9 people!). Shit, I wish they'd told me straight off that the starting time would be an issue, I'd never have moved in the first place.

Now I am in the unsettling position of not knowing what the hell is going to happen to me. I don't like it. But I am looking forward to going back to where I am liked and appreciated, and where people don't judge me by my physical limitations, but by the good work I do.

I hope they find something soon, I just want to get out of there now. What a friggin mess.

Comments

where people don't judge me by my physical limitations

[auntyk.livejournal.com]

you tell 'em

hugs you

Re: where people don't judge me by my physical limitations

[littleheaven70.livejournal.com]

Thanks, sweetie :o) It's nice to know somebody understands.

:hugs you back:

[cherrycokerocks.livejournal.com]

Well honey, that well and truly sucks! What a bunch of bastards.

Big hugs and I'll keep my fingers crossed that your old boss sorts you something out soon.

[littleheaven70.livejournal.com]

Ta! I am now going to have to spend the next few weeks resisting the temptation to give my current boss the fingers every time I walk into the office.

I'm a little bit excited about doing something completely new. Hope my old boss comes up with something cool. Man, I was so happy where I was when I worked for him, I never should have left. He was always very good to me. The problem was, my actual role got moved, I kinda had to go with it. That's why there's no position there for me now. I wonder if they'll make something up for me? They won't be sorry. I work damn hard and they know it.

My hubby sent me a lovely e-mail today. He said 'there is no way to replace you. Little feet, BIG shoes." It made me cry.

[cherrycokerocks.livejournal.com]

My hubby sent me a lovely e-mail today. He said 'there is no way to replace you. Little feet, BIG shoes." It made me cry.

Aww, that's so sweet!

As to the bunch of bastards, I really don't see what their problem is. They knew in advance that you could give a start time so it's not like you suddenly sprung it in them or anything. Grr! They shall miss you when you're gone and the shit hits the fan. You shall be the one laughing then *g*

[littleheaven70.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah. Laughing my ass off! I can't wait *g*

:hugs you:

[florrie.livejournal.com]

I am now going to have to spend the next few weeks resisting the temptation to give my current boss the fingers every time I walk into the office.

Don't resist, chook! Do it!

And get some photos while you are at it. Love to see their faces :)

[littleheaven70.livejournal.com]

Ooh, don't tempt me ;o)

[emma-daisy.livejournal.com]

You rock. If people can't see that simple fact, if they don't appreciate the fantastic work you do, then the best thing you can do is move on. Let them flail without you. It'll be their own fault.

:adores you:

[littleheaven70.livejournal.com]

:adores you back:

Yes, their loss. They will regret it... when my replacement falls flat on their face.

[cantinera.livejournal.com]

It seems like you will be better off without them. They didn't deserve you! Here's hoping for the best.

[littleheaven70.livejournal.com]

Thanks, babe. Virgos are very loyal, and my old boss has such loyalty from me for being so understanding and good to me. That's why they'll get so much more back from me. I also have a lot of Scorpio in my chart. I hold grudges forever. Certain people are never getting back into my good books *g*

[damnskippytoo.livejournal.com]

Woot! I'm so excited for you and damn proud. I've known people who are that kind of stickler for starting times and they all completely ignore how long past closing you work or how good you are at the job. All they care about is that you are there on time. Makes you want to show up on time, sit around all day reading mags, and then leave promptly at quitting time. Anyway I'm happy you're going back to where you know your wanted and appreciated. ::hugs::

[littleheaven70.livejournal.com]

Yes, some people just don't see the big picture. My old bosses certainly did. I hope they ring today with some good ideas. I want to do something new, and I can't wait to get back to that office, I didn't realise what a nice atmosphere it had.

[tesla321.livejournal.com]

Good for you! I felt the same way about leaving my old legal services firm AND my marriage. Sometimes I have nightmares about being trapped in either/or. This will not be comfortable, but so much better for you.

[littleheaven70.livejournal.com]

Yeah, change is never easy. When I moved to this place, I thought I was doing the right thing, but thank goodness my old boss told me I could always go back. I used to have nightmares about leaving where I worked. Turned out they were right. Thank you for your words of support. Makes me feel so much less rotten about myself (even though I know I'm in the right!).

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