Dear Miss Pearl,
I have a work related problem. I hope the advice I get
is well thought out because, I might use it.
My problem is at work, I don't
think my supervisor like me and I don't know how to really approach this because
it is my job. But, at the same time I can't let things escalate beyond control.
I've been at my job for 3 years, she has been hear for 5 months and so has the
director. A lot of changes had to be made because of the work ethic, and it is
very clear that this had nothing to do with me.
I've noticed things like,
she told me I have't to have enough earn time to schedule a vacation, but I know
of at least two people that
she did this for without having enough over
time.
They started a new system, I didn't get training on the new system
yet. Even though I did the same system two years ago, she would rather have
someone that is horrible at computers that constantly keep making mistakes
before she has me, I am excellent at computer, I'm a big help in the
office.
I have sent emails regarding problems with work that she as a
supervisor normally is suppose to answer. But she gave me a sarcastic answer, so
I just noted everything that has to do with that particular problem, so that
when it comes back she will have't to explain. Which she eventually
did.
There's a new system that all the employees has to start using, in
order to get any personal information or to make personal changes. They offered
a class on it. I was told someone is going to train us as a group, we never got
the training and they let someone else go.
The problem I'm about to have
is that I am not a quitter, that may be what they want. I have bills to pay, so
I make sure I do my work and come in on time. But I'm about to bring shit to the
table, to documented everything that I feel I am having a problem with. I'm just
not sure how to pursue this without creating a war. I can't just sit around and
let these things to pile up and keep a smile on my
face.
Sign
WTF
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Dear
WTF,
Sometimes when people in the workplace feel threatened by your
potential to outshine them, they do things to make you so uncomfortable that you
either a) develop an attitude so stank that it becomes apparent to the people
around you that you have a bad attitude, and now that you've laid the groundwork
for their master plan, they go to the powers that be to help them help your ass
right out the door because you've given them all the ammunition they need to get
rid of you, or b) you get so disgruntled, that you leave on your own and their
work is done.
On the flip side of that, people often become so
disillusioned about their own abilities that they get arrogant and the people
around them roll their eyes because they know that they're not as good as
you think they are.
I've read your letter and I can honestly say
that I don't know which is the case, but from what I read, your follow-up isn't
as good as you've convinced yourself it is (and that may be your
problem).
I mean, lets be realistic, I'm just Miss Pearl, and you don't
get paid to impress me, but if you were sending a request for advice with the
knowledge that I will wear a trick out depending upon how I feel that day, why
would you send me a letter that was this poorly written? And detailing how
"good" you are, at that?
I mean really, the easiest thing you can do on a
computer is spell/grammar check - it's one click. If you didn't feel
the need to do that in a letter that you were writing about how professional and
good you are, then I can't see you conveying that "greatness" on the
job.
I suggest you re-evaluate your work ethic and make sure that you're
as skilled as you say you are. After you've done that, you need to sit down with
your new supervisor and ask her if she sees anything with your work that could
stand a bit of fine tuning - you never know, asking her if there is anything
that you can do to better your job performance may very well be what she's
looking for in you.
Good luck.
If you want advice from Miss Pearl,
send me an email to: misspearlswindow@yahoo.com
Omg I understood NOTHING in this letter, maybe they're correct about your work skills LOL.
ReplyDeleteThe whole time I was reading this, I was like, "Damn, are they working the computer registers at Burger King, because OBVIOUSLY this isn't some high class job. At any rate: either your work performance isn't shit like Pearl said, and they're weeding out the bad seeds, or your new director and supervisor were told to ask you for assistance and didn't like that.
ReplyDeleteThe job market is horrible right now. Do your job, keep gathering your evidence, so if you're fired you'll have an arsenal to show. Good luck.
Okay, let me play devil's advocate for a sec, maybe this person wrote/typed this letter while the were upset and was typing so fast that they made mistakes. On the other hand I couldn't even finish the damn thing. This person couldn't possibly be in a corporate position maybe they work for a training facility(nothing wrong with that). So here's my advice either look for another job or kill them with kindness.
ReplyDeleteyou better read Auntie Pearl!
ReplyDeleteyou sound like me. this is what you do. one thing you have going for you is that you are not a quitter. Just do your work, come in on time and ignore them. All you want is your paycheck until you find something better. Eventually, they will play themselves. I noticed that alot of jobs are threatened by smart workers. i work around a bunch of dummies. honestly its just not worth the aggravation. HR is not going to have your back in the end. If you want to piss them off. work even harder. I know exactly how you feel.
ReplyDeleteif don't understand english then keep it moving. i'm referring to some of the comments.
ReplyDeleteEff how your supervisor feels about U. Know the rules of the road. Do your job. Keep a paper trail of your work activities.
ReplyDeleteWhen everything get all eff up then they will know how to appreciate U.
Good advice, Miss Pearl! For his/her sake, I was hoping that she wasn't working in an office setting. I would suggest taking Miss Pearl's advice and see what you can improve. I'm sure your boss would have a list of things and would probably be impressed by your proactivity to improve yourself. Just let her know that you've seen your peers receive opportunities that you have not, and ask her if there's anything you can do to improve your work ethic. A word of advice, time on the job does not always mean knowledge of the job. So many people go wrong by having this mentality. Good luck!
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