Exactly, Beverly.
I've encountered the situation Stephanie describes exactly once. The receptionist had the boss's baby 8 months later.
Hands! Hands in new places!
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javachik - Jun 10, 2010 5:18:07 pm PDT #22052 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
beekaytee - Jun 10, 2010 5:30:42 pm PDT #22053 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
I've encountered the situation Stephanie describes exactly once.
Suh-nerk.
Yeah. My experience of bizarro world office behavior like that has always led to something interesting/dramatic being uncovered.
That doesn't help much, I'm sure, Stephanie. But, as usual, I have to guess the weirdness isn't personal to you.
Anne W. - Jun 10, 2010 5:34:33 pm PDT #22054 of 30000
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Dang, Stephanie. That is one big failboat full of unprofessionalism on their part. I cannot believe the boss backed up the receptionist like that.
Dana - Jun 10, 2010 5:40:17 pm PDT #22055 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Stephanie - Jun 10, 2010 5:43:18 pm PDT #22056 of 30000
Trust my rage
I have to get frisco to bed so i'll be gone for a bit but, does anyone know how unemployment works? First, I have to not quit, right?
I started March 15th, and based on the very confusing CO website, it looks like i Have to work for 2 quarters, which according to their calculator, if I work into July, I"ll have worked two quarters.
And thanks for all the support. It really means a lot to me.
Steph L. - Jun 10, 2010 5:50:09 pm PDT #22057 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
he thinks discussing this sort of thing in group wide emails is actually helpful.
You might want to mention that if he says that you working at home is a problem, because of what a *burden* it is to have to e-mail you on those days.
I mean, seriously. If he loves group e-mails so much, then he needs to be consistent.
Laga - Jun 10, 2010 6:50:42 pm PDT #22058 of 30000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Oh wow habanero cheetos are yummy.
WindSparrow - Jun 10, 2010 7:36:54 pm PDT #22059 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Shir and Stephanie, I'm sorry that these crappy things are happening to you. I wish I had something better to say about each of them. But all I've got is {{{{}}}} for you.
Burrell - Jun 10, 2010 7:43:54 pm PDT #22060 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Ugh Stephanie, it just keeps getting worse.
Can you slog it out for a little bit and look for another position in the meantime? What does your husband think? I'm guessing he's a bit boggled by the upside down hierarchy.
WindSparrow - Jun 10, 2010 8:04:20 pm PDT #22061 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Oh, Maria. What a worry for your mom and you. Much eye~ma for her.