An update on my whole job mess... About This Page:

[LanieLovesDisney]

As you may remember, the girl above me was fired several months ago and my boss wanted me to move into her position, which requires 5 years experience. My boss, Suzanne, added up all of my experience, including my studies at OBU and came up with 4 years, 7 months. Five months short. No big deal, right? I'm already doing both jobs alone, so certainly I could handle one, right?

Well, COO says absolutely not. S tries to come up with another plan: we'll hire a temp to take the load off a little until I have the 5 years exp and can move into that position.

Guess again...COO says no temp. So, S is interviewing for the position and we've got a positive go i think. I am now 2 MONTHS away from having the experience required, but I will not be offered the job.

I would understand if I were a bad worker, but I've gotten exceptional reviews every year and have won several awards for publications that I've done.

So, I've decided to leave as soon as I can. I've talked to a newspaper close to my home and I'm taking my resume and writing samples to them next week. They are looking for either a full-time reporter or editor or both, so wish me luck!

I've told others that I've never gone on a backstage tour at DisneyWorld b/c I don't want to risk ruining the magic, and that's just what I've done here. I've wanted to work at this hospital since I was in the 7th grade, and now I want nothing more than to just go.

Thanks for letting me vent, guys.

[AKLRULZ]

I know that is frustrating for you - hang in there.

[buzzNwoodyfan]

Ditto on the hang in there. Its really tough for so many people now, please know you're not alone! Sounds like you've a great head on your shoulders and you'll be successful no matter what. Keep us updated, k? Best of luck. Here's a smiley: [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] How about some warm weather smilies: [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img] and some yummy smilies: [img]graemlins/yuma.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/yuma.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/yuma.gif[/img] .

[GoofyMom]

I'm so sorry this is happening to you.

If it will make you feel any better, I do know what you're going through. My first job was at City Hall in a 3 month temporary position. They trained me and after 3 months were satisfied with my work so much that they extended my position another 6 months. I got to be very good at my job. Then when it was determined that they were going to make my job a permanent one, I had to apply for my own job. I didn't get it. It went to a girl with less than 2 weeks more seniority than me who worked in the mailroom. I put in a grievance with the union, but it didn't help because of her couple extra days than me. [img]graemlins/pout.gif[/img] To add insult to injury, they expected me to train her! Since I was going to be out of a job anyway, I burned my bridges and told them where they could stick that idea! [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img]

[ 03-21-2003, 09:43 PM: Message edited by: GoofyMom ]

[Versafox]

This is the same kind of *BS* that my DH is facing in his job, the same BS he has dealt with for the past 5 years.

DH has a MASTERs degree in Communications, which *should* put him way out in front of others who are interested in the job -- most of whom are not even college grads.

Fact is -- his company tends to hire women for supervisory jobs. Women who have little or no experience, who are willing to work for little more than minimum wage, who have no job experience, few or no references beyond the fact that they are women working in what is usually a male-dominated field. Essentially, woman who are willing to accept ANY kind of abuse in order to earn a semi-supervisory title.

You should look VERY carefuilly at any job that deals with money, responsibilty, and salary that seems to be more than just so many $$ for so many hours.

Please, please, look before you leap!

[ 03-21-2003, 11:45 PM: Message edited by: Versafox ]

[simbarel]

A lot of times there is no rhyme or reason to the way companies deal with their employees. I'm sending pixie dust your way--if they can't respect you then it's time to move on to something bigger and better!

[Heidi]

Lanie,

I was thinking about you a few hours ago and wondering how you were doing. Sorry to hear things have not improved. Sending you some good luck with finding a new position. I'm sure this is just what you need. Please keep us up to date on how things are going.

[chezp]

Best of luck with finding a new position. I'm so sorry to hear about what's been happening to you. I went through something very similar just over a year ago, when I was working as a radio journalist, when a job was advertised at work and you had to have various qualifications - two years experience, previous management experience, law qualification etc. etc. I met all the criteria, went for it and everyone thought it would be a foregone conclusion, but no, the job went to someone who didn't even meet the person specification in the job ad. Needless to say, I started looking around and found a job which paid a lot more for less hours and I'm a lot happier. I hope the same thing happens to you as well. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

Cheryl

[Shell_of_the_South]

Lanie, I'm sorry to hear that. Life can be so frustrating sometimes!! Keep your chin up, I'm sure something better will come along!

[wheatenwalker]

Sorry about all that - it must be a trend lately. I'm a nurse manager and start at 7am, they just hired an assistant for me that gets to come in at 8am- busiest part of the day is the first hour.Didnt make for a happy week for me at all either- pixie dust to you! Sheila

[Dumbo]

Pixie dust that you get the new job. Sounds like the other place just doesn't know what they're about to loose.

[iloverags2]

Sorry to hear about this. Pixie dust for you on the possible new position. Saying a prayer for you.

[peterfan]

Remember it's there loss! To lose a good employee because they are 2mos short of experience sounds rediculous to me. Hopefully it is because something better is comming your way [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] Good Luck and vent anytime you need to [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[aurora1429]

Keep the faith, Lanie. It's their loss!