HokeyReligions Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 My job was to establish some processes and train and manage a workforce. I did that. Now that I built the foundation and trained everyone, they are building on my foundation (as they are supposed to) and now I have nothing to do so I'm being given the "opportunity" to take a demotion and work out the rest of the year or quit. I can't quit until I have another job, but I'm just devastated and what unfolded. I know its not my imagination because my boss gave me a nice UNSOLICITED raise in August! now his boss is gone and a new boss came in and buddied up with one of the people I interviewed and hired in May - they new each other before - and SHE is being given my job. What should have happened is she gets moved into the position she was at in May - July and I resume my former duties. It's never WHAT you know - it's always WHO you know! I have not been unemployed since 2003 and I'm older now and have a few more physical limitations now than I did then. I am so upset and embarassed. I've done nothing wrong, but its humiliating to say the least. I have to face a 'firing squad' (literally) tomorrow and bow, scrape and grovel to justify myself - in front of a lot of people. I sent out about a dozen resume's tonight. All but one are contract positions. No benefits or very expensive benefits. I can't deal with this krap anymore. Thanks for letting me vent. Tearfully yours,
whichwayisup Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 If I had a magic wand, I'd make sure you win the lottery, BIG TIME. Hokey, welcome back to LS, it's been a while. You've always inspired me with your strength and courage. Can you talk to a lawyer? Just to get some legal advice. It's so wrong how they've used you and treated you! I know this is how the world works these days, people are just numbers and those above us making decisions are all based on money and no heart, no emotion, no fairness.
Author HokeyReligions Posted September 15, 2011 Author Posted September 15, 2011 Hi 'sup! I have been away far too long & I've missed everyone. It's hard for me these days to log on at home because I'm so tired. My work situation is not something I would pursue legally. It is what it is in the business world. I don't think anyone who's worked for more than five years has NOT seen something like this happen to someone. Some will think "good, got what she deserved" and some will be very upset about it. Human nature. I'm just really scared right now - a lot going on at home too. I guess I'm venting more than anything because I AM so scared. I'll keep coloring my hair and trying to keep up with the youngsters in their 30's and keep looking for work. My last performance evaluation was great & I'm using that as a reference! Plus the merit increase I got - without even asking - will hopefully help pursuade someone else to hire me - SOON!
daphne Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 I'm sorry to hear that you may be the victim of politics and or cronyism. I have witnessed it myself on more than one occasion, and have been demoted in order for a gf to be promoted as my boss so I know how bitter a pill it can be to swallow. I agree that it's probably best that you not pursue legal action. As infuriating and unfair as it is, it's difficult to prove and would exhaust your energy and resources that you could be placing elsewhere to find something else. I hope that you can move forward quickly and find something good soon so you don't have to spend time unemployed. Best of luck.
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