Aiiiiieeeeeeee - work venting

[ny biker]

You know those days at work when you just want to scream? Well this is the second day in a row for me.

So this is the thread to just scream and get it out.


AUUUUUUUUUUGHHHHHH

AIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEE


Okay thanks.

Feel free to add your own, as needed.

[SheFly]

I am SO right there with you! Bunch of crazy so and so's! TAKE THAT!

SheFly

[kermit]

I always say "I'm dealing with morons"!.

[Veronica]

I always say "I'm dealing with morons"!.

I think if I said that parents might get upset. :D

I saw a great t shirt the other day. It said: I'll try to be nicer if you'll try to be smarter.

Sadly, I don't think I can wear that to work either. Although it is true. I have lots of patience for kids who really are giving me 80 - 100% day in and day out.

Veronica

[bmccasland]

I get to escape the current batch of idiots!!!! :D

Sorry, had to gloat a bit.

OK, back down to earth. I'm trading this batch for a different batch, in a different geographical area. But maybe, just maybe, during the "honeymoon" phase, I won't know they're idiots. Maybe?

[Deborajen]

Moving sounds wonderful! Will there be a glass ceiling? Can the smirking, do-nothing/credit-taking boss sit under it this time and get a concussion trying to get through it? I'd drink to that!

[smilingcat]

When I read this thread, I'm glad I still don't have a job :cool: :cool: except I'm busier than ever and really haven't had the time to be biking full time. :mad::mad:

Life is pretty good without the aggravation of work. ;)

[Zen]

I wish I had a job.

[Trek420]

Trade you? ;) But I'm afraid if I really vented here I would be :rolleyes: I love my job :cool:

But seriously, I don't expect privacy online nor should anyone. Most of you could just show up at my door "Trek420, I presume?" So especially while looking for a new job I'm just not criticizing. I love it here. :D

There's some funny stuff I could post but even that I'll probably leave for the cartoons I'll do when I leave. I only work for the comic inspirations our managers provide, that and the free post-its and pens.

[jessmarimba]

I'm sure I'll remember those days soon! For right now, I'm excited to be starting work (at home) again tomorrow, since I can't drive for a few weeks and I'm bored out of my mind at the moment. I'm starting to wish I'd moved into a more walk-friendly neighborhood.

[NbyNW]

LOL, I really enjoyed ny biker's non-specific scream to kick off this thread! Really echoed my sentiments about not being able to find work :p

[bmccasland]

Sometimes it's hard to soar with the eagles when you're surrounded by turkeys.

Of course, the inspiration posters happen to show bald eagles with this little caption, and being a biologist, I know that bald eagles are more likely to be carrion eaters than golden eagles. That and I know that wild turkeys are actually pretty smart birds (farm-yard turkeys, not so much). So I get confused by the whole inspirational phrase :rolleyes:

I think NY Biker was having a rough day at the office and just wanted to scream like a banshee. For those of you that are currently underemployed, unemployed, or work out of your homes (compensated or not) - you can still have days that just make you want to SCREAM!!

[Trek420]

Off I go to work where I'll face yet another in a parade of webtools to "make my job easier". If you're a consultant, c'mon down. But why don't you try to use what you've built for us while doing my job? Betcha can't.

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/demotivators_2115_990215

[jobob]

If work were fun they'd make you buy tickets.

[Trek420]

If work were fun they'd make you buy tickets.

In this economy there are plenty out there who would buy tickets :rolleyes: people who count these things say approx 6 applicants for every job opening. That does not include the 10 or so applicants who've given up looking. :(

We love our jobs, we love our jobs .... :cool:

[crazycanuck]

I'd like a job but something out in the job world doesn't like uni students..even if i can work 3-4 days a week...

Until I find something..i bike, pretend to be a good houseperson, play w my doggies & go crazy...

bah.

[Miranda]

I love this thread.

Thanks:cool:.

Tonight I just wanted to scream:

"Hello... am I in the twilight zone here?!":mad:.

UGH!!!

Oh, btw... just stepped outside to see if there was a full moon... almost:rolleyes:.

[beccaB]

I love one of my jobs, which is a circuit trainer for CURVES, but my other job causes some stress, but I still wouldn't want to be without it.

[tctrek]

ARRRGGGHHHH! AIIIEEEEEEEE!! I am so there today! I'm afraid to take my blood pressure, 'cause I know it's way over the top. I'm a manager of a large team of Project Managers and I have one %^&#$* person on my staff that is driving me crazy!! This person argues with me on every single thing, even stupid things and wastes so much of my time with stupid complaining and whining that she doesn't get her work done.

That's IT!! Tomorrow, she gets put on "The Plan"... get it straight or get out! I am so done with you. :mad::mad::mad:

[NbyNW]

crazycanuck,

I feel your pain.

[KnottedYet]

I love my job I love my job I love my job I love my job I love my job

I need to learn deep stillness of the soul, universal patience, and equanimity in the face of the, "No, I haven't had time to do any of my exercises, I have a real life you know; and I'm telling you this physical therapy crap isn't doing a lick of good because I'm still just as miserable as I was last week!"

Deep cleansing breath...

I love my job I love my job I love my job I love my job I love my job

[Trek420]

Oh, btw... just stepped outside to see if there was a full moon... almost:rolleyes:.

Thought so. I can tell by my callers and managers. Both get a little crazy.

I love my job. :cool: But a coworker brought me a crate of fresh peaches from her tree. I'm going to de-stress by baking something with them. :cool:

[Veronica]

I AM on vacation. I spent two hours in my classroom today rearranging furniture. That's in addition to the many hours I've spent on curriculum.

Actually, I don't mind. Because now I can poke at the stuff I need to do on my time frame.

It's really hard fitting 32 desks into a classroom designed for 30 and finding space to be able to pull students up for group discussion.

Right now, I do love my job.

When little Edgar's dad is asking me why Edgar isn't doing his homework... I'll say something different. :rolleyes:

Veronica

[maillotpois]

Sadly, I don't think I can wear that to work either. Although it is true. I have lots of patience for kids who really are giving me 80 - 100% day in and day out.

Veronica

Replace "kids" with "attorneys" and that's where I am.... :rolleyes::p

[Bike Chick]

I'm with you, Sarah!

[Crankin]

Right now my "job" is finishing my paper on alcohol abuse in the military.
I could say I hate it at the moment. I sat on my azz for 6 hours yesterday and I am only half way done. What is it with these people who say they can write a 10-15 page paper, APA style the night before it is due? I consider myself to be a good writer and fast reader, but, geez. It's interesting, though.
Who knows what this year's internship will bring? More interesting people to work with. The clients are fine, it's the co-workers who always get to me, as they did when I was teaching. I have learned to smile a lot and grit my teeth; I have found that therapists are ah, always so "nice" that it is hard to gauge what my co-workers are thinking. I tend to be more direct, in a business like way. It worked with 12 year olds...
Veronica, I always loved going to my classroom in the summer, arranging things and getting ready at my own pace. It reminded me why I was teaching in the first place.

[Blueberry]

Me three!!

[ny biker]

One of my co-workers had 10 weeks to do something, admitted to me several times that she couldn't figure out how to do it, then it got re-assigned to me. I finished it in under two days. (Mostly it consisted of copying something that was already done and making a few edits. I told my co-worker that 10 weeks ago.)

I went on vacation for a week and no one did any of my work for me. I did get an email from my boss at 8 pm the last night of my vacation saying welcome back, now make sure you finish all the stuff assigned to you right away. (I was still in the car sitting in traffic on my way home from vacation when she sent it.)

Now the co-worker is on vacation this week and two things that are assigned to her have been re-assigned to me to do in her absence. I know she was working on them last week but she left me no notes on what she's done so I have to start from scratch. I have been told I have to give a status update in 45 minutes.

The status update I would like to give is unprintable.

[bmccasland]

I wonder what they'll say when I walk out the door for the last time on friday? :rolleyes: I've inherited messes, and I'm leaving one or two behind myself. Try as I might, some projects just aren't wrapped up neatly. My replacement has been hired but isn't on site yet either.

Next week, I'm on vacation time, on my new office's payroll. Yippee! So even though I'm in town, I can't be pulled in to work (at the office). :)

[bluebug32]

My boss is 70+ and still working because she "loves it." Though I've yet to experience any sign of love on her grumpy face. If I'm over 70 and still packing my lunch every day and schlepping to the office, kindly put me out of my misery.

[tulip]

Just an alternate viewpoint: I'm really digging my job these days. I've made some process changes that are working very well and I feel like I'm on top of things and getting things done, making a difference. My co-worker lives in another state, so it's essential that we communicate on projects throughout the day. The new process seems to really be working well.

And I'm stoked about it! The only problem is that it's working so well that I find myself happily working away into the evening...but I know that's not good.

[NbyNW]

Just an alternate viewpoint: I'm really digging my job these days. I've made some process changes that are working very well and I feel like I'm on top of things and getting things done, making a difference. My co-worker lives in another state, so it's essential that we communicate on projects throughout the day. The new process seems to really be working well.

And I'm stoked about it! The only problem is that it's working so well that I find myself happily working away into the evening...but I know that's not good.

Yay, Tulip! It's so nice to hear when someone is happy at work. Gives me hope that I'll find something good again someday.

[shootingstar]

Just an alternate viewpoint: I'm really digging my job these days. I've made some process changes that are working very well and I feel like I'm on top of things and getting things done, making a difference. My co-worker lives in another state, so it's essential that we communicate on projects throughout the day. The new process seems to really be working well.

And I'm stoked about it! The only problem is that it's working so well that I find myself happily working away into the evening...but I know that's not good.

There was a time period in my career where I loved my job so much that I didn't take a compressed work week optional benefit (work longer days and get every 2nd Friday off).

I came to my senses 6 months later and took the benefit. Then the employer revoked the benefit for everyone 12 months later because some people were not working their full long day shift and sneaking out the door earlier for home. Senior management knew because they had to hunt down the experts to cope with journalists and senior govn't bureaucrats for their subject matter expertise.

But it was nice when it was lasted.

There was another point in life where I was offered a part-time weekend job --in addition to an interesting, full-time job that I already had. Job was totally different but I couldn't have psychologically handled it. I really needed my own time and my own headspace.

But now I'm looking for more paid work. So vent along folks. Just think how tough it is on the other side of the fence.

[tulip]

I read somewhere that there are four elements to a satisfying job: Autonomy, Creativity, Mastery, and Purpose.

I've found these to be essential, no matter what the actual work is.

[malkin]

I read somewhere that there are four elements to a satisfying job: Autonomy, Creativity, Mastery, and Purpose.

I've found these to be essential, no matter what the actual work is.


Much of the time I have all 4 of those and kids who surprise and delight me. And the place is close to home and I can ride my bike.

But on days when I have to deal with the management and administration I am ready to walk out the door and stand on the corner with a cardboard sign that says how pathetic I am.

Yesterday the only thing keeping me from slamming my head in my office door was knowing that it would pretty much wreck my ride home.

[NbyNW]

I read somewhere that there are four elements to a satisfying job: Autonomy, Creativity, Mastery, and Purpose.

I've found these to be essential, no matter what the actual work is.

As I think back, that has been true for me as well. Rare to find/achieve.

[ny biker]

Right now I'd be happy with a boss who has half a brain.

[WindingRoad]

I just hope when I'm done with school that I find a rewarding position. I have 4 years so lets hope the economy picks up a little in the meantime.;) It's scary though being in school and hearing all the horror stories of people trying to find work or getting shamefully underpaid. Scary stuff. I hope and pray things are better when I get out.:)

[Crankin]

I start my second clinical internship Tuesday. I went to meet my supervisor yesterday. She is leaving today for a 3 week trip to Israel. Oy.
Of course the clinic director will be there, but still. This is the period that i will be scrounging to get enough clients to make my hours and I just wish she was going to be there.I still get conflicted about being the "newbie." It's hard to be older and experienced, but still feel like a student. I guess that's what career change is about, but I have come to realize that all of the organizational and time management skills I developed teaching aren't so valued in my new career. I feel pretty good about my actual counseling skills, it's just all of the other stuff.
I am really appreciating my former boss. Going to email her and tell her that!

[NoNo]

Up till last week I could have gone on and on about how miserable I was at work. And then, out of the blue, I got a call from a headhunter. In a whirlwind week I found out about a position, applied, interviewed, and got the job!:D Not only will I not be languishing and doing things far below my skillset, but I'll actually be getting paid what I'm worth. What a novel concept! You know it's bad when the headhunter first laughs when you tell them your salary, then asks if you live with your parents and how you're able to live on that pay.:rolleyes:

This is the first time I'll be switching jobs since I've graduated, so it's a strange feeling. I'm thrilled to be getting out of here, I was truly miserable and had much difficulty convincing myself to get out of bed in the morning. But there are some people that I'll miss. And then there's the fear of "Can I actually do this new job?!" I'm sure I'll catch on, but it's different from walking in every morning and knowing exactly what you're doing.

What a crazy week. Hang in there, you never know what will fall into your lap!

[tulip]

NoNo, that is fantastic! Congratulations! Your former employer should take note--they lose good employees if they don't treat them right. With your motivation and skills, I have no doubt that you'll be able to handle the new jobs. Challenges are good from time to time, and you'll learn so much. Will you continue with the soap business?

[NoNo]

Thank you! The funny thing is the soap has been doing so well, I was thinking "If this keeps up, I'll be able to do this full time!" I have 3 showers to do, the flower show, and I was supposed to do another event at a local university, but now I won't be able to take the day off to go. I'm going to see if my mom can do it because I'd hate to miss that opportunity. The nice thing is that now I won't need the money I make from the soap. But I certainly can't let the business die just because of that.

What's weird here (or maybe it's this way a lot of places) is that despite so many people being unhappy here, no one seems to be leaving or even trying to. Just look around, what's the harm? And since no one leaves, you don't get new blood in here to rejuvenate things, and the misery just builds. I'm too young to deal with that every day!

[NbyNW]

Congratulations NoNo! Best of luck with the new job.

[NoNo]

Of course things were going too smoothly to be true. They made a formal offer yesterday and want to start me at a lower position - with much lower pay. I'm not too happy about the bait-and-switch, but at least I'd be learning new skills again, and in the end that's what I'm after. I'm hoping they take my counter-offer, which wasn't much more than their offer, but enough to make a difference to me. Why can't things be simple?:(

[NbyNW]

NoNo - just curious as to whether the headhunter is still in the picture?

[NoNo]

NoNo - just curious as to whether the headhunter is still in the picture?

Sort of. He's talking with them, but he was hired by them. So when this is done, I won't have him looking out for me. Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of mapping jobs floating around this area, so these opportunities are rare. It really makes me mad to think that they won't pay me what I'm worth just because my current employer doesn't pay well. I don't understand what that has to do with anything.

[channlluv]

I just had a head hunter offer me a pretty sweet position, too, with a base salary in the upper five figures, but I'd have to pay him $4,900 to do it. Does that sound normal? The job would be in corporate training, which I've never formally done. Informally, yes, in brief workshops, but formally, as part of a corporation, no.

When a similar headhunter got my husband his job, they got a huge finder's fee from the company that hired him. He didn't have to pay anything. They actually invited him out to lunch when he signed the contract to thank him. When I asked about that, the new headhunter guy just looked at me and said, "They don't pay for librarians, even with Masters degrees." I should have gone into programming. Darn it.

So is it worth giving up my part-time elementary school library job with the schedule that allows me to wrap my day around my daughter's activities and vacation days from school to jump into corporate life and all the pressures that go with it, all for a hefty paycheck? I don't know. I'm thinking about it.

Roxy

[NoNo]

The person that called me was hired by the company to find someone to put in the position. Should I take the job, he'll get a fee paid by the company. Obviously he's none too pleased with the recent developments either. He also said he wanted to take me out to lunch, probably because I just put his kid through another semester of private school :rolleyes: It's tough wondering if the grass is greener elsewhere. I think you have to decide whether the increase in pay is worth the freedom you have now. Will the raise be enough to afford you more breathing room financially? Would the new field provide room for growth over where you are now? And would the work interest you? Yeah, these ate the durations that I've been grappling with the past few days. :(

[NbyNW]

I asked because I think in some cases, the fee that the headhunter collects from the company is based on your compensation. So the idea is that he should be incented to try to negotiate in your favor.

I think it wouldn't hurt to go to lunch with him -- he may be able to provide some context for you re the market for your skills, future prospects, etc.

[shootingstar]

I just had a head hunter offer me a pretty sweet position, too, with a base salary in the upper five figures, but I'd have to pay him $4,900 to do it. Does that sound normal? The job would be in corporate training, which I've never formally done. Informally, yes, in brief workshops, but formally, as part of a corporation, no.

When a similar headhunter got my husband his job, they got a huge finder's fee from the company that hired him. He didn't have to pay anything. They actually invited him out to lunch when he signed the contract to thank him. When I asked about that, the new headhunter guy just looked at me and said, "They don't pay for librarians, even with Masters degrees." I should have gone into programming. Darn it.

So is it worth giving up my part-time elementary school library job with the schedule that allows me to wrap my day around my daughter's activities and vacation days from school to jump into corporate life and all the pressures that go with it, all for a hefty paycheck? I don't know. I'm thinking about it.

Roxy

I am lost --why would you have to pay headhunter the fee? Isn't this a matter between the recruiting firm and client hiring firm???

Sorry, I am not familiar with this at all. I was hired by an employer who initially used a management recruitment firm. The fee was solely between the recruitment firm and the employer. I paid nothing.

Something smells here. For senior level positions in my profession, meaning 5-6-figure salaries (CEOs for large library systems, with several hundred employees), this is the normal process in our industry.

[NoNo]

Not all of them are hired by the company seeking someone. Some work for placement agencies where you go to them and have them seek jobs. I think others work on their own and freelance. There are websites where you can enter a field and get people's names, so it wouldn't be hard to scan the job postings and then call people up. My mom had been working with placement agencies to find her job and told me to ask who was paying the fee if I got hired.

[NoNo]

Yay! I just accepted the job! :D We agreed on a number between what I wanted and they offered, and I'll get a raise pretty quickly. It'll be weird to actually be challenged at my job again, but I'm looking forward to it.

[Jolt]

I wish I had a job.

Same here! Or I should say, I wish I had a job in my field (acute care nurse practitioner)--I am working part time at the Y and am in the process of (hopefully) picking up hours doing flu clinics this fall until I find something permanent. I just got an email today from a place where I interviewed twice, for a job that really sounded good, saying I was not selected for the position. That hospital has an opening in another department, so I applied for that today and we'll see what happens there. I also had preliminary phone interviews with three places last week and am waiting for them to get back to me with the next step. I'm tired of waiting! And of course, I'm still looking for other jobs to apply for, in lots of different states (Massachusetts is NOT a good place to be a new grad NP right now, at least for acute care specialties, so I will almost certainly have to move for a job unless something completely unexpected happens here). So far the ones that are in the pipeline are in upstate NY and the upper Midwest. I am SO stressed out with not knowing whether I will be able to find something soon or where I will end up...I think this calls for a long and/or hard run this afternoon!

[teresap989]

I'd like a job but something out in the job world doesn't like uni students..even if i can work 3-4 days a week...

Until I find something..i bike, pretend to be a good houseperson, play w my doggies & go crazy...

[NbyNW]

Congratulations NoNo!