What a week!

[missdarmitage]

Love to see that things are starting to move forward for some of our members! It is great when life starts moving forward again... mine just feels like it is moving at warp speed through Jello, lol. Work has been great but so much. I'm not really receiving proper training on how to do my job right now since the person I am replacing is needed in another department and is closing so doesn't come in until 2pm when I leave at either 4 or 5pm. I was thrown into scheduling 170 people when I have never scheduled anyone in my life.... and I did the wrong week! It was due Wed at 2pm and found out I had adjusted a week that had already been done . I ended up working a 12 hour day that day to fix my mistake and get the correct schedule out. Luckily everyone was understanding as it was only my third day on the job. Since then things have calmed down a bit but my days are so hectic and then I leave and feel like all of the energy was left at the store. I'm finding it hard to do more than come home, cook, eat, and go to sleep.

But that may be turning around. After working six days straight, I managed to have a little more energy once I was home from work today. I was able to make dinner and then go outside and enjoy some much needed sunshine while reading a book and cuddling with my dog. It might be a bit of a struggle to get used to working 6 days, 1 day off, work 2 days, a day off, work 2 days, and 2 days off.... then repeat. Oh, and wearing the mask all day long just seems to increase my internal body temp because I feel overly warm from it which is a little miserable.

Sorry, I don't mean to complain. I'm really thrilled with the new job and I love that I am getting out of the house and doing something new and challenging. A smile is on my face up until I sit down and finish eating and realize the only energy I have left is needed to go to sleep. It is just challenging getting into a new routine. Hopefully as I get things more under control, I will be able to resume daily visits to the group. I have really missed you all this week. It just lifted my spirits to see how well everyone is doing and the positive attitude you are all keeping.

 

[Brenda2010]

Love to see that things are starting to move forward for some of our members! It is great when life starts moving forward again... mine just feels like it is moving at warp speed through Jello, lol. Work has been great but so much. I'm not really receiving proper training on how to do my job right now since the person I am replacing is needed in another department and is closing so doesn't come in until 2pm when I leave at either 4 or 5pm. I was thrown into scheduling 170 people when I have never scheduled anyone in my life.... and I did the wrong week! It was due Wed at 2pm and found out I had adjusted a week that had already been done . I ended up working a 12 hour day that day to fix my mistake and get the correct schedule out. Luckily everyone was understanding as it was only my third day on the job. Since then things have calmed down a bit but my days are so hectic and then I leave and feel like all of the energy was left at the store. I'm finding it hard to do more than come home, cook, eat, and go to sleep.

But that may be turning around. After working six days straight, I managed to have a little more energy once I was home from work today. I was able to make dinner and then go outside and enjoy some much needed sunshine while reading a book and cuddling with my dog. It might be a bit of a struggle to get used to working 6 days, 1 day off, work 2 days, a day off, work 2 days, and 2 days off.... then repeat. Oh, and wearing the mask all day long just seems to increase my internal body temp because I feel overly warm from it which is a little miserable.

Sorry, I don't mean to complain. I'm really thrilled with the new job and I love that I am getting out of the house and doing something new and challenging. A smile is on my face up until I sit down and finish eating and realize the only energy I have left is needed to go to sleep. It is just challenging getting into a new routine. Hopefully as I get things more under control, I will be able to resume daily visits to the group. I have really missed you all this week. It just lifted my spirits to see how well everyone is doing and the positive attitude you are all keeping.

Your positive outlook is priceless. I know how hard it is being thrown into a new job without training. I can tell from your posts that you take a lot of pride and devote full dedication to whatever you do. I'm sure it was hell trying to fix a mistake that you would have avoided with proper training. But I'm sure it looked great to management that you stayed and put in all that effort to fix the issue.

I've had a rough few work weeks myself. I've been doing all I can to try to stay positive. My company still has us working from home, which I love but I'm also still making up for taking Feb & March off for surgery. I was ahead on a lot before I went out but was still hoping for some minimal coverage. My manager did not find it to be a priority for the team. I can feel the resentment from her in google meetings & chats when she's involved. She didn't ever feign concern about how I'm feeling or the fact that I was returning to an unmanageable workload. So I'm busting my ass working 12 hour days to get caught up. She spoke to me about overtime after my first week back so I'm even working off the clock, just to catch up. I really don't get it, my reviews are always glowing, I get praise for a job well done from other managers but she just doesn't like me. Which is fine I guess but I'm usually pretty well liked so it's strange. And she's my manager, so I wouldn't think that any personal feelings about me should outweigh my performance. I've been there almost 10 years, I know my stuff. But in the scheme of life, it's just a job. And I have to see the bright side. I'm so fortunate to still have a job when unemployment is such an issue right now. And for a company who is letting us work from home, taking the health risk seriously.

So please don't apologize about complaining, I guess I needed to vent too and you helped me to feel ok to do just that! I hope your energy keeps increasing as the stress of the new job decreases. In another month or two, we'll probably both be in a much better emotional place professionally.

 

[mmitti]

Good vibes to both of you. I'm glad I'm retired - let the young uns take over.

 

[missdarmitage]

Your positive outlook is priceless. I know how hard it is being thrown into a new job without training. I can tell from your posts that you take a lot of pride and devote full dedication to whatever you do. I'm sure it was hell trying to fix a mistake that you would have avoided with proper training. But I'm sure it looked great to management that you stayed and put in all that effort to fix the issue.

I've had a rough few work weeks myself. I've been doing all I can to try to stay positive. My company still has us working from home, which I love but I'm also still making up for taking Feb & March off for surgery. I was ahead on a lot before I went out but was still hoping for some minimal coverage. My manager did not find it to be a priority for the team. I can feel the resentment from her in google meetings & chats when she's involved. She didn't ever feign concern about how I'm feeling or the fact that I was returning to an unmanageable workload. So I'm busting my ass working 12 hour days to get caught up. She spoke to me about overtime after my first week back so I'm even working off the clock, just to catch up. I really don't get it, my reviews are always glowing, I get praise for a job well done from other managers but she just doesn't like me. Which is fine I guess but I'm usually pretty well liked so it's strange. And she's my manager, so I wouldn't think that any personal feelings about me should outweigh my performance. I've been there almost 10 years, I know my stuff. But in the scheme of life, it's just a job. And I have to see the bright side. I'm so fortunate to still have a job when unemployment is such an issue right now. And for a company who is letting us work from home, taking the health risk seriously.

So please don't apologize about complaining, I guess I needed to vent too and you helped me to feel ok to do just that! I hope your energy keeps increasing as the stress of the new job decreases. In another month or two, we'll probably both be in a much better emotional place professionally.

Your boss has seemed to have an issue with your goal of becoming your best self and that makes me want to punch her. We know all too well that people who haven't been in our shoes just don't understand what drives us to do the things we do. And that honestly baffles me, lol. Doesn't everyone want to be their healthiest self? The only difference is you took action and worked your ass off (quite literally) and now the world can see your beauty shining from the inside out. Jealousy is an ugly emotion, and only shows her unhappiness that stems far beneath her surface. All I can say is keep being the magnificent you that we all know and love. If you put even 10% of the effort into your work that you have put into becoming a better version of you, then I have no doubt you are amazing at your career. You do you and let her choke on her jealousy. I know it is hard to block out, especially when you have to deal with her all the time for work, but I know you've got this.

And thank you for your words. You always know just what to say.

 

[3momchaos]

Your boss has seemed to have an issue with your goal of becoming your best self and that makes me want to punch her. We know all too well that people who haven't been in our shoes just don't understand what drives us to do the things we do. And that honestly baffles me, lol. Doesn't everyone want to be their healthiest self? The only difference is you took action and worked your ass off (quite literally) and now the world can see your beauty shining from the inside out. Jealousy is an ugly emotion, and only shows her unhappiness that stems far beneath her surface. All I can say is keep being the magnificent you that we all know and love. If you put even 10% of the effort into your work that you have put into becoming a better version of you, then I have no doubt you are amazing at your career. You do you and let her choke on her jealousy. I know it is hard to block out, especially when you have to deal with her all the time for work, but I know you've got this.

And thank you for your words. You always know just what to say.

I’ve always found that people who are above others in the workplace and act like that have an area in their own lives out of control and it makes them jealous to see people succeed. Instead of trying to better their own lives, they decide to make other people’s lives harder. It’s selfish, bullying, sophomoric behavior. I’ve worked for people like that.

 

[honeysgirl]

Your positive outlook is priceless. I know how hard it is being thrown into a new job without training. I can tell from your posts that you take a lot of pride and devote full dedication to whatever you do. I'm sure it was hell trying to fix a mistake that you would have avoided with proper training. But I'm sure it looked great to management that you stayed and put in all that effort to fix the issue.

I've had a rough few work weeks myself. I've been doing all I can to try to stay positive. My company still has us working from home, which I love but I'm also still making up for taking Feb & March off for surgery. I was ahead on a lot before I went out but was still hoping for some minimal coverage. My manager did not find it to be a priority for the team. I can feel the resentment from her in google meetings & chats when she's involved. She didn't ever feign concern about how I'm feeling or the fact that I was returning to an unmanageable workload. So I'm busting my ass working 12 hour days to get caught up. She spoke to me about overtime after my first week back so I'm even working off the clock, just to catch up. I really don't get it, my reviews are always glowing, I get praise for a job well done from other managers but she just doesn't like me. Which is fine I guess but I'm usually pretty well liked so it's strange. And she's my manager, so I wouldn't think that any personal feelings about me should outweigh my performance. I've been there almost 10 years, I know my stuff. But in the scheme of life, it's just a job. And I have to see the bright side. I'm so fortunate to still have a job when unemployment is such an issue right now. And for a company who is letting us work from home, taking the health risk seriously.

So please don't apologize about complaining, I guess I needed to vent too and you helped me to feel ok to do just that! I hope your energy keeps increasing as the stress of the new job decreases. In another month or two, we'll probably both be in a much better emotional place professionally.

Brenda, I think you needed to vent as well.
That sounds like a tough position to be in.
In this climate though, we definitely need to be grateful if we still have our jobs and are able to work from home. Hopefully you will get caught up quickly and life will get back to normal soon.