The last I was aware, going to work meant going to work and doing your job in a timely, efficient, effective manner. No problem. I routinely receive praise from the stakeholders I work with for my conscientious and diligent approach to my duties. For the high-quality of my work and my energy and my passion. The staff I work with are all dedicated professionals who also have a sense of humor and enjoy a good laugh as well as "passion" in plenty for the work they do. This has never been a problem (until . . . )
My boss (she started in December) has told me monthly that I am "too reactive" or "too over-emotional" and that I need to be more like this other person in the office. She told me that one too many times, so I pared my office space down to bare essentials with just a few plants and a Nathan picture (last week), and put on what I call the "exquisitely professional" facade (others might call it "ice-queen" but that's okay.
She informed me that she didn't like that either. I was being "unprofessional". I told her my work was professional, my comportment was professional, and her opinion as to my personality was her own.
The discussion continued along these lines until I told her "I am who I am and if that doesn't suit - fire me." And went back to my office.
So - job openings anyone?
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You could specially create unique ways for people who want to quit their jobs. Like making one of those toy gun things with the flag that unfurls when you pull the trigger it could say something to the effect of "Bang! I quit!" you could mass produce these and make MILLIONS!
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She can't. I'm a permanent employee and it takes an act of God to do such a thing. I anticipate some interesting times ahead, however.
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Wow. If I were in the same position, a multi-kiloton explosion would burst forth from my forehead. No. Really. I can't stand people who cannot be pleased.
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I've worked for people like that, too. I ended up quitting with no notice, started my own business, and within three months, was making three times as much money in one third of the time with 1/10th the hassles as that, uh, person. Sometimes, there's nothing you can do to make them happy, so why bother trying? Just do your job in your usual excellent manner and let her suck on that.
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Oh well - the last time I really got ticked off at a boss was in 95' - I threw the dishtowel at the man (rather a crude and sexually harassing a-hole) and told him to f*** off.
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You could give your boss that disgusting angel figurine you were trying to unload a while back.
Get some really dark sunglasses and put them on whenever your boss confronts you on a personal level. Practice your stone face.
My wife has had two such bosses. They get their jollies messing with your head and watching the look on your face. You don't owe the witch an answer or a look.
It's easier being a guy. If the boss messes with your head, you silently pass gas and leave the cubicle.
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ANd you'll be sued all day long by bosses who were "tramatised" by the sight of employees who carry a gun-like object to work.... Posts: 15082 | Registered: Jul 2001
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Deep breaths, Beren. Being unemployed sucks, but it's just temporary, I'm sure. And now you'll have the time to come to the Shinda on Sunday, right?
Good luck job hunting.
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Sorry Rivka and Shan, I'll have to take a raincheck on those invites.
I can no longer afford my apartment so I'll be pretty busy the next few weeks finding a new apartment and selling off my stuff on ebay (how much do you think I can get for a never-used rowing machine?)
Didn't mean to hijack your thread Shan. Posts: 1592 | Registered: May 2000
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What area and price-range are you looking for? I'll keep my eyes/ears open, although I suspect you're looking far enough from my stomping grounds that I won't be of much help.
As if I'd make you suffer through my attempts at the silent gas treatment. Jeesh! What kind of gal do you think I am?
Just remember - elusiveness only gets you solitude.
If you'd like a job as housekeeper/resident legal staff for burgeoning attorneys (aka - Nathan) I'd pay ypu handsomely. How's room and board sound, with every third Tuesday off? Well - maybe every second Tuesday . . .
I am sorry, Beren - you've indicated a few different times that you were not happy with your job. I'll send "perfect job" thoughts your way. Posts: 5609 | Registered: Jan 2003
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I don't need every second Tuesdays off but I do need every Tuesday nights off to watch Gilmore Girls.
Thanks for the offer Rivka. I'm looking for 1 bedroom short term leases around the San Gabriel area. Where are your stomping grounds?
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Hmm. Not there, I'm afraid. Let me put it this way -- to me "the Valley" means San Fernando, and I only make it over there occasionally. I live in L.A. proper.
And since you already have CraigList linked from your blog, I'm afraid I have no suggestions. Sorry. Posts: 32919 | Registered: Mar 2003
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Good Luck, Shan. I would anticipate that if you decide to stay, you will be there far longer than your present boss...
I recently sent my boss an email concerned about my yearly raise, which was 0.94%. My partner and I were concerned because our raise this year was under a new scale and system, and our raises were not even matching inflation.
I then realized that I made a simple math error, and had not finished calculating my raise, which happened to be a little more than 6%. Naturally, this was after I sent the scathing email.
Gulp.
Good thing I am the Teflon Man...
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