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Why Am I Surprised?
Posted on 07/28/2007 by Wage Slave
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On July 23 I was transferred by choice, out of my department. For the last year I have worked for a ridiculous excuse for a human being. This crazed idiot shouted at me and belittled me for no reason. This woman could not demote me for any cause so she made me so miserable that I asked to go.
I was warned in March that she wanted her friend in my position. Her friend started in my position on July 23. They moved me to another manager and moved my chair like I was a leper. Part of me is happy because I am away from this idiot. Part of me is very confused because the last year was very frustrating.
I worked harder and tried more to please this boss more than any other. My reward was that she would demean me in front of our coworkers over the most insignificant details. I would check my notes and past memos to make sure I was doing things correctly. If I did everything right she would make up new policies in order to criticize me.
On several occasions she would assign me to respond to questions from leads and managers at our callsite. She would edit/butcher my work so that it would be vague and useless, then I would have to sign my name to it. The manager or lead would send me follow up questions because her hacked up revision answered nothing because she is a stupid useless mound of flesh. I would respond to the lead or manger with my initial response and they would be satisfied. I'd get comments like, "Oh this makes it more clear."
I tried to be professional and not say anything. Two different coworkers told me to complain to higher ups about her behavior. I didn't complain because I felt sorry for her and her numerous health issues. She has high blood pressure, panic attacks, was a cancer survivor and will be a future mental health patient.
I asked her not to yell at me in front of people, to pull me aside and discuss any problems. She did this for a few months then reverted back to her irrational crazy monkey self.
I would just like to know where is the justice? Where is my apology for a year of unnecessary cruelty? Why am I the one who feels awkward and has to explain this move?
Venting and complaining in this manner has helped me. I do take comfort from your stories and advice.
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CookieHooker(08/15/2007)
I know it has been a while since your post, but I wanted to see how things are going with your new manager!!! I'm looking for hope for those us us still in the trenches....
(Since I haven't been granted a transfer yet, I'd swear I wrote this post!!) I feel the same, that I have tried hardest with my current boss than any other and to no avail or recognition.
dontask 0(08/15/2007)
It's not you Slave & Cookie.
Some managers are never pleased. I noticed some time ago that the most demanding individuals ( in business and in life) give a negative return. They are like vampires.They take your money, health even your life.
dumber than a catbox full of sh*t(08/15/2007)
dontask--you are so right!!! Talk about bloodsuckers who take it all and just leave the negative!!! And how many articles have we read in the few past years about getting these toxic people out of our lives?!
dontask 0(08/15/2007)
True Cat; However there are very few choices how to escape a toxic boss. Since we are dealing with very vindictive, suspicious individuals even the best solution can become a blowout.
Wage Slave(08/16/2007)
Things are much better. My crazed boss's crony friend left her for another position. This means they replaced my replacement yesterday. My office is turning into one big game of Whack-a-Mole. For the last month people have been coming by my desk and telling me what an idiot my former boss was or how badly they are being treated. At work I am getting alot of support from my peers. I was very afraid people would think I was a loser. The general consensus was, how could you stand her for a year. I have recommended this site because you all have been very nice and let me vent.
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dumber than a box of catsh*t (07/29/2007)
I am not one to overlook bad behavior because someone has "issues" of any kind--including health. How I see it is that everyone has a "story". Meaning that everyone can come up with reasons to excuse/justify/explain their poor behavior. I don't cut anyone a break for bad behavior.
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