That's how it feels right now! It started as an awful day and it went steadily downhill from there.
Essentially... I was demoted as a result of using false and/or incorrect info given to me by a 3rd party. I have no way of checking the info's veracity or accuracy, as that's the responsibility of others. Yet, because I published it unwittingly in today's reports, I'm the one that gets crucified this week.
I've also been put on 30 days notice.
Well using me as the scape goat enable the senior analyst in my dept to escape from censure and more for all the errors she's committed these past 2 weeks. Using those reasons also enables my boss to continue sleeping w/my Ex's uncle without a care or concern for my uncomfortability.
In fact, they kill 2 proverbial birds with one stoning.
So now I have to figure out if I let them fire me, or quickly begin looking for another job after being there for only 2 months. Or, try to do both simultaneously. I've never, ever, been demoted or fired. I've always had stellar reviews! So this is also a blow to my ego.
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.. ouch.. Just Damn, indeed....
Posted by: Eric at October 10, 2005 08:18 PM (uHA2j)
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I'm so sorry. That just stinks. Plain and simple.
Posted by: Tammi at October 10, 2005 09:30 PM (hgbsg)
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at the risk of cussing, i shall join the general chorus of just damns with my own.
JUST DAMN!!!
Posted by: mr. helpful at October 10, 2005 11:05 PM (U28kD)
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Michele, I'm so very sorry to read this. One thing that took me years to realize is this: It's pretty much standard procedure to put new empolyees on a probation program, in case they don't work out for some reason. However, your employer is on probation to you from day one for forever.
Another friend reminded me once: Talent is rarely out of work for long.
How you decide to handle it is a decision only you can make--I have faith you'll make the best decision for you.
Posted by: Victor at October 11, 2005 07:37 AM (L3qPK)
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Damn. Just Damn. Document the hell out of it, and start looking.
Posted by: Laughing Wolf at October 11, 2005 08:09 AM (5cMH5)
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Yep, Just Damn. Good luck, and I'm with the Wolf, document the hell out of it, where you got the info and why and how it all happened. Oh, and the sleeping with the ex-uncle, hmmm, hostile work environment? Sorry, that is just the lawyer in me!
Posted by: oddybobo at October 11, 2005 08:35 AM (6Gm0j)
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Unbelievable! What did they demote you to? Copygirl?
It sounds like that job is just not the right fit - these people are crazy. If they fire you, they fire you. In the meantime, you can always look for work elsewhere.
Sorry to hear. :<
Posted by: Lisa at October 11, 2005 10:58 AM (y9UuV)
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Well shite! (didn't want to say damn like everyone else) This just sucks, hopefully you are able to document everything so that if you really wanted you could go for a wrongful termination suit.
Posted by: Contagion at October 11, 2005 12:04 PM (Q5WxB)
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People are not only defined by what they succeed at, but how they handle failure too. I've seen many good managers promoted because they handled a bad situation well. It is relatively easy to handle a successful situation. Talented people handle bad situations well also.
Posted by: _Jon at October 11, 2005 02:51 PM (ZM3Qb)
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Holy crap.
And... What _Jon says. He is right.
Posted by: Bou at October 11, 2005 05:06 PM (5JHEt)
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just remember what i always say...
"if the story doesnt fit, then they must not fire"
uh...wait...that isnt what I say, exactly.
how about...
"if the story doesnt fit then they cant make a slit"
no, no...that aint it either.
sigh.
oh, i got it now!
"if the glove dont fit then you must acquit!"
yeah, THAT'S the ticket! i think. or maybe not.
awww, what the hell do i know? after all, im dead, anyways.
Posted by: johnny cochran at October 11, 2005 08:40 PM (U28kD)
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{hug}
I'll leave the advice-giving to those with more experience :-)
Posted by: Harvey at October 12, 2005 11:39 AM (ubhj8)
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Ouch. Everyone has said the most important stuff... I'm just here to let you know you can call and talk if you want.
Posted by: vw bug at October 12, 2005 05:58 PM (MNp8q)
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Oh my... I think JUST DAMN says it all. I'm so sorry. I'm with the rest - document and get looking.
Posted by: Teresa at October 13, 2005 12:13 AM (FZwDL)
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