Hi all... Here I go again! Is anyone listening...I sure hope so. Anyway, at my job I work 4 10 hr days, so I have 3 days off a week (two are Sat and Sun b/c we are closed on those two days). Well, when I first started working there, about 7 mos ago, I was figuring I was going to be having a "sucky" day off...Tues or Thurs. Come to find out, I got of Friday...which meant I had 3 day weekends. It worked out really well for me b/c I could visit my aunt and brother w/out having to ask for time off and of course, I like the 3 day weekend thing.

It took me a good 2-3 mos. to have consective Fris off because of people taking vacation and such. Which I didn't mind...no big deal. I worked Fridays and no one really likes working them b/c all of our emergencies come in on Friday (ppl don't want to pay the emergency fee over the weekend, so they just come in on Fridays.) We are always backed up and getting yelled at by clients b/c they have to wait so long (I work at a vet hopital, if you didn't know). One of the girls (who is not a very hard worker) complained about it from the get go. She didn't want to work Fridays...and nothing was ever said. OH yeah, I finally got consective Fridays off after a few mos working there.

So, guess what, I am losing my Friday off...the girl who complained about having to work Fridays WHEN I STARTED, wanted Fridays off. She told the boss yesterday...she just said, I don't want to work Fridays anymore...and bam...they take my Fridays away and give them to her. The boss said that she had more seniority...granted, yes she does. But I have dr appts made...I finally got some money to go again...I haven't gone for some stuff for 2-3 years. I know life isn't fair...but it makes me made, that just b/c she doesn't want to work Fris that she gets whatever she wants. (She is 28 and is on high blood pressure meds...I'm thinking...get a hold of your stess and you would be fine working Fris. ya big baby!) I know that i haven't been there very long, but I am a very good worker and WANT to learn how to do things (whereas most of the people who work there DON'T want to learn or have never learned how to do things...which is another reason why I don't like working there).

I am blessed, that I have a job and have one where I only work 4 days a week, but that was the last straw. I am motivated to get another job. I am so sick of being treated like I have never been to college, or that i am 2 and everyone needs to tell me what to do. I am an independent worker and am almost always doing something, cleaning, stocking, what not. I have put in some "good' time in the mos i have been there. I even got Employee of the Month (and there has NEVER been employee of the month until this month! LoL!) Anyway, as I am writing this, I am just angered by the way I was treated...that the boss can just take that away from me...that I have to change my drs appts AGAIN b/c I was trying to help them out by making them on my days off (not like most of the them who are leaving during work time for drs appts). OK, I know I shouldn't say this, but you know whawt I am thinking...IT'S NOT FAIR!!! So how would you handle this situation?

Personally, this was the last straw for the job. I am sick of people complaining over the stupidest of things, and getting mad over petty things. I have never had a problem at any job, until this one! (I have had about 10 jobs already and I'm only 24...and every place has liked me (I think)) Anyway, its just got me motivated....so I guess that's the blessing in disguise.

Thank you for listening...any feedback would be wonderful. I am still stewing about it...esp since the girl who whined that she can't work Fri's will be back tomorrow (she normally has Tues off...which is the day I will be getting off now. And when I see her tomorrow I will want to yell at her or something...it will make me mad.) Anyway, I'm done babbling... thank you for listening!

Sincerely,
Cindy

Awww loober!! I'm sorry!! That does stink! I would love to have a 3 day weekend too! But now it will be broken up Well maybe talk to your boss and ask him why he just swapped you guys like that?? Tell him you like to have Friday's off. Well maybe since you have had Friday's off for awhile he thinks it is someone elses turn...ya know what i mean? Maybe after awhile you might get your Fridays off again???? What else don't you like about the job? Well loobe...if you aren't happy there then I would try to find another job.. Good luck loober!!! You are the best!!!!!! I wuv ya!!!

Shauna (booger)

How about a compromise. Tell your boss you have appts on Fridays but are atleast willing to take every other Friday off. YOu could take turns so its more fair. And look at this place as an opportunity to practice your skills. Patience, assertiveness, confidence, etc. Sounds like you can learn alot more here than just vet stuff.
Reena

Hi Cindy!

Ya know you always put a smile on my face when I am reading your posts

You probably aren't going to like what I have to say tho although I'm just telling ya like it is out there in that imperfect world)! I was ready to tell my manager where she could stuff it a few days ago!LOL! But...my 23 year old son...that's right...only 1 year younger than yourself set me straight!

Okay, don't you really love this job? I know you like the four legged animals!LOL! You sound like you are a hard worker and I believe that. We are the 'shakers and doer's' when it comes to a job! Then we get upset--that's when our high expectations come in! We want people to treat us with kindness and respect, the way we deserve to be treated! We expect people to be caring, honest and sincere. We expect good things to happen to good people and bad people to be punished! Oh and yes we expect life to be fair! Sorry, the world isn't perfect and neither are you or I!!! A little excerpt from Lucinda's book, Panic to Power

So, what would I do if I were in your shoes?NOTHING. Cindy, I have been in so many similiar situations where I think the next job will be so much better. They aren't! Every place of employment is going to have problems! It's life! It doesn't matter where you go you're going to have to be less effected! AND-the only way to do that is to change your attitude. If the pay is decent be thankful you are employed.

This IS a great place to practice all of your skills. I have to agree w/ the other replies that something positive will come from this. In time! Practice your patience and maybe review Lesson 4 on expectations.

I'm sure your boss is really paying attention to how you are responding to this adjustment. Give it some time and just keep doing your best. You might be surprised at the outcome...I have kicked myself SO many times for saying something when I was furious! When I have let it go--which I know is very hard to do-- I have been rewarded in some way. Then I am SO relieved I didn't do what I was really thinking I would've like to have done!

You may be wondering what my son said to set me straight? Since, I have been treated in my new position in alot of the same ways as you...my biggest pet peeve (no pun intended)was that I have yet to recieve ANY type of compliment from my manager! My son who has a very good job, going on 3 years now, working for a big city says," They're usually the last one to say something!" BUT, in the meantime I got a letter from the 'VP' at headquarters of the company where I work commending me on my customer service! Apparently a customer took the time, to fill out a form on how helpful I was to him and my great attitude! (The customers are the favorite part of my job) Not like so many that have one of being 'put out'. Since I got that--my whole outlook has changed. I am serving the people in what I do. So are you-- and their animals-- who most people consider their children.

Really think this thru Cindy, unless you truly believe that the next place is going to be different!

Good luck!
2~4,
rhythm



[This message has been edited by rhythm (edited 01-30-2002).]

OK. Ever hear?......
Life isn't fair.
If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
Would you like some cheese to go with that whine?
***t or get off the pot.

Anyway, this might be the opportunity you've needed to go job shopping.

One of two things will happen:
You'll find another job...where you definitely won't have seniority;
-or-
You'll decide that there are other perks (like working 4 10 hour shifts instead of 5 8s) that your current job offers.

Certainly, though, you decide how to look at it.

If you look at it like:
"How come she gets my Fridays and she's a slacker, and I don't get my Fridays off anymore?", you will start to get eaten up with anger and recentment and be tired on your days off.

On the other hand you could get out a piece of paper and write down all the good things about your job and weigh the pros and cons.

You never know....your co-worker might quit, retire or get fired....and if you run off in a huff too soon you might live to regret it.

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Don't take anything personally.
Always be impecable with your word.
Don't assume anything.
Always do your best!

[This message has been edited by EastCobbGABetsyH (edited 01-30-2002).]

Thank you all who relpied. The short reply here... I am looking for a new job and just forgetting it. For one thing, I want to try to move out on my own (prob move in w/ my brother), so I'm going to have to move away, anyway. What I don't understand, is that I have never had any problems working with people until this job. Not that I have "problems" pre se b/c I get along w/ almost everyone. I also am going to try and pursue another facet of my major. I want to try and work as a wildlife biologist, park ranger, or zookeeper (I was a zookeeper intern a few years ago and it was a lot of fun!). I feel like I am running away, but the people who I talk with on here, they know I haven't been happy at this job. The first few weeks after I started, I used to cry on the way home. I LOVE working with animals, but it's the other stuff that comes with it... maybe I'm just not a people person. Who knows!? So, right now, I have decided to look for a job...around where my brother lives. Maybe this is God's way of getting my butt in gear, b/c I keep saying that I'm going to look for a different job and stuff like that. I worked a summer out in Yellowstone and LOVED it! It was the best summer I'd ever had...I was SO relaxed! I don't want to get my hopes up too high though. Anyway, thank you all for replying. I try not to *itch and moan, and I apologize for doing so and being negative. Things just haven't been the greatest here... I'm working on a lot of things right now. I'll get through it...God will help! Anyway, thanks for listening to my blab away.
Sincerely,
Cindy

Loober,

I think you can do anything you put your mind to! your VERY smart and i KNOW you can find something better with more caring ppl around. Im behind ya 100% whatever ya do hon! Wuv ya loober! Take care!!

Doyle

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