copy/paste to grab my button:
I'm still waiting on my punishment. While I didn't DO the terrible awful, I was her boss and should've known it was no good.
I'm working today - even though our business is closed because of MLK. I worked yesterday.
I will be working lots and lots until we hire someone or something.
I'm bummed. I love SO MUCH about my job. SO MUCH.
Then there's big looming shadow over me. I wonder when it's going to be ME that gets fired. ME that is devastated.
I've mentioned it before but I still think the big looming shadow is out to get me. It's just a matter of time.
So do I take preemptive measures and find another job where I'm needed and WANTED.
Or do I suck dry every single perk of this job until I'm kicked out.
Let me explain the perks.
13 paid holidays
12 personal days
3 weeks vacation
overtime only at fair
good coworkers
flexibility (for G issues)
less than a mile from G
no travel
kick ass retirement
The not perks
Stress.
The waiting to be fired.
maxed out salary (no raises)
The looming shadow
the culture of the company
This is no good.
I've been doing a lot of de-stressing.
Maybe too much de-stressing. I kinda made myself sick polishing off a bottle of wine by myself.
17 comments:
I always have that little voice in the back of my head that says "find a new job". It sucks when you don't feel needed or wanted. If I remember correctly, we are in the same profession... it is a stressful profession, at that. If you get to stay, be true to yourself when asking if that is truely the job for you.
One of the most important things for me is what I call the "fun factor." If it's not fun, then it's not worth doing, no matter how good the pay or other benefits. I once took a job with a $14,000 pay increase and hated every minute of it. I lasted 7 months before bailing for something else that paid less but made me much, much happier.
If you dread going to work every day, wonder what the heck you're doing there once you arrive and can't leave the stress at the office when you go home, then it may not be worth it.
It can be really hard to admit it's time for a change because your comfortable where you are, even if the "comfort" is with a not-ideal situation. Talk it out with the hubster and you'll figure out what to do.
Hugs!
For the last 5 years or so I've been saying that if someone would offer me a good job, I'd take it. Last month, it actually happened, and next week I start my new job. Will it make me happy? I don't know yet, but I'm sure it will be an improvement over where I am now.
I'm sad about the terrible awful.
I'm so sorry for the stress love, it's so hard to worry about that and be kept waiting when you expect something coming. I feel bad for your coworker too...
I hope that whatever happens will work out for you!
I hope that the situation isn't bad and you get to stay exactly where you are. A lot of times it's better than we think. I hope for you that's the case!
I haven't read in a while so I'm so behind. My job has been beyond stressful lately...I haven't even had time to check email!
I say wait it out, at least for a little bit longer...
Go with your gut. If it's telling you that you may be next, then definitely be proactive and start looking. Plus your salary is maxed but the cost of living will forever rise, so that's a consideration too.
I always go for the proactive approach, so I never end up feeling adrift and helpless.
I also want to reiterate what everyone is saying that this could be a cloaked opportunity.
Every day I wonder if today is my day to be fired...it's a horrible way to live. I know it's a really hard time right now, but just start working on the old resume and do what you can to keep your job now without killing yourself.
Sign upat Monster.com, Indeed.com and LinkedIn to have email alerts sent for key words in jobs that you might want. It's the easiest way to look for a job without spending a ton of time looking for a job.
I can't believe they fired your coworker. It is devastating. And so hard to just sit back and wait for your own punishment to come down!! Keep your head up. Good luck!!
bless your heart, that just sucks. I'm hoping you find some peace... or a really good wine!
I'm sorry...hope things work out for you. Maybe I would kind of toy with the idea of looking for another job...maybe just look around, see your options. If they all suck...just stay where you are :)
It's horrible to have to go to work every day wondering what is going to happen. I hope things settle down soon.
sorry that stinks! :(
Oh no! :(
What on earth happened?!
(You don't have to tell me, but good Lord, you have me curious.)
I with Max's Mommy, what did she do. You do have some wonderful benefits. Maybe it won't happen to you. I would go about your business and be a good girl.
It's so hard to go to work when you don't like the people you work with or for. Been there and it really sucks. Hope things get resolved soon.
PS: I tagged you on my blog.
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