I had to let someone go at work this week. It's the worst part of my job. I like the people I work with and this one was no exception. But some people are able to take on this job and get it and some aren't and, in the end, she was not able to meet the required work load with out a ton of additional man hours and support. So, I had to let her go.
Today, I thought I'd do something fun at our team meeting for a change. My assistant supervisor and I spent hours yesterday coming up with funny, lighthearted awards for everyone. I brought home made chocolates and we had cake and everyone seemed to really appreciate the chance to blow off a little steam and have a laugh. Well, almost everyone. Apparently, one person took offense and got mad and complained. So much for trying to lift their spirits.
Of course, when someone gets let go the details of that are not shared with the rest of them. And, of course, this leads to a lot of speculation and whatnot. Apparently I have two people who believe that I somehow coerced this person into leaving by pairing her with someone she didn't like and didn't want to work with and that made it impossible for her to get her work done. WHAT???? Seriously???? Ya gotta love the conspiracy theorists.
Finally, I had to leave work early. I have had this little bump on my neck for most of my life but for some reason this week it literally grew to three times it's normal size, started hurting like a son of a bitch, got bright red and was hot to the touch. I made an appointment for a surgeon for Monday but it was getting worse all day so I ended up having to get it looked at today. The doc cut it and pushed on it and.. well, suffice to say, it was gross. And it hurt! I will have to have it taken out - probably next week.
SO yeah... this week... blech. BUT... tomorrow we're closed and I have Monday off so FOUR DAY WEEKEND here I come!!
1 comment:
we had to let someone go two weeks ago and my own job was threatened last week. it sucks all over
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