Okay, so, work shenanigans. Having heard nothing from my coworkers, I reached out to E. The email I got back basically said that I'm slow, lazy, and do poor work. I continue to be excluded from communications. E and M met with Sam yesterday, and I got an email from him setting up a 1 on 1 meeting Tuesday night. Had a very cathartic and helpful discussion today with my brunch buddies, and will be spending time this afternoon to craft an outline of my strengths, past contributions, and possible role within the company. If I get let go or resign, I will very likely have work with my mentor that could eventually turn into full time.
As I said on fb, another fucking growth opportunity and time to go into Battlecat mode.
Ugh, smonster. That is really frustrating. I'm sorry that people are being so doucheweasely.
smonster, oh I am sorry. I am glad however that you seem to have worked out a Plan b. What a frustrating situation.
How disappointing that you have to go into Battlecat mode, but whatever it takes. You really need to be where you are appreciated.
smonster, that sucks. Glad you have a plan b, but damn. I'm sorry!
I now have a draft document to hand to my boss with the following headings: ideal roles, strengths, preferred work styles, areas for development, contributions to date, progress since last meeting, and vision for the company. IT IS ON LIKE DONKEY KONG SINGING A JOURNEY SONG. Next up - summary of work performed last week as a separate document.
Oh, and because I find it amusing - here is the Keirsey* description for my personality type under work stress:
The Champion is usually a bundle of energy, but they can become exhausted if they are overloaded with work. They also will experience stress if their values and principles are violated and they see others in the company being hurt by policies that kill the human spirit. Then they become hypersensitive to what is going on around them. Facts become exaggerated. They have feelings of paranoia and may withdraw. To regain their equilibrium, meditation will help. Kindness and support by others, but not patronization, will help them get back to normal.
*an expanded and refined MBTI
IT IS ON LIKE DONKEY KONG SINGING A JOURNEY SONG.
Dang, smonster. Battlecat on!
