I have coworkers I actually have to tell "I cannot do this right now. You need to go away." And I get paid for that. As a volunteer, she's only due the time and brain space you deign to give her. Put that tiara on and OFF WITH HER HEAD. Or, you know, firm NO and a terse resignation offered above.
Anybody can be a prop class clown.
Xander ,'Touched'
Natter 73: Chuck Norris only wishes he could Natter
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
sarameg - Sep 04, 2014 4:18:40 pm PDT #5618 of 30000
Jesse - Sep 04, 2014 4:42:48 pm PDT #5619 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Hell, I ignore people's emails for hours at work if it's not a good time.
Atropa - Sep 04, 2014 4:48:30 pm PDT #5620 of 30000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Chiming in with the "QUIT THEM NOW, TEPPY" chorus. "Dear organizer person, I must resign the volunteer position of library coordinator, effective Sept. 15th. Best of luck in finding a replacement volunteer."
You don't owe her any reasons or explanations, just notice that you're not going to be doing this thing any more.
I have coworkers I actually have to tell "I cannot do this right now. You need to go away." And I get paid for that.
Same here, and it's great!
sarameg - Sep 04, 2014 5:04:08 pm PDT #5621 of 30000
God, my back is totally spasming over the past couple days' frustrations. Swimming helps, but I'm not swimming right now!
Folks learn really quick that I say exactly what I mean. I do figure out who needs a softer delivery and who just needs the blunt, but ...
brenda m - Sep 04, 2014 5:07:46 pm PDT #5622 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
C&P Anne's post and send it.
Connie Neil - Sep 04, 2014 5:27:56 pm PDT #5623 of 30000
brillig
In unexpectedly delightful news, my faux-son did the majority of the work cleaning out the storage shed. He's refused to take anything but gratitude for this, and I'm not arguing. This is his way of honoring Hubby.
We had an old filing cabinet in the shed, and there were various Magic cards. I figured they were pretty worthless as they weren't from the early sets. I just came home to find the check faux-son got for selling those cards. $1500. Blink.
Practicality says dump it all in savings. Whimsy says "Found money! Do something fun!" Debate has decided $1000 into savings. And I'm going to go buy a couple of yarn toys I've been mulling. And maybe an expensive skein of yarn or two. And the rest of that in the cash stash.
aurelia - Sep 04, 2014 5:32:55 pm PDT #5624 of 30000
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
So the most recent email said "Call me at 10 p.m. and I can talk you through it."
Come over at 10pm and pick up the books.
msbelle - Sep 04, 2014 5:37:13 pm PDT #5625 of 30000
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I APPLIED FOR A JOB!
It's middle salary point is more than $15K less than what I make now, but I have to get out of there.
sarameg - Sep 04, 2014 5:42:43 pm PDT #5626 of 30000
Connie, seriously NICE and kudos to faux son for taking it on and delivering.
Msbelle, just remember to negotiate hardball, no matter how much you want out. No one else knows that. Know what your budget and lifestyle can take (hell, you probably know a helluva lot better than I do mine) and the promotion path.
msbelle - Sep 04, 2014 5:46:39 pm PDT #5627 of 30000
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
It is for a job with a school district in the district offices.