TGIF

[wineandcheese]

The weekend is finally in arms reach! Any fun plans?

H took me out for breakfast. It was nice! I'm trying to get the energy to hop on the treadmill but kinda want to be lazy 1 last day lol. H has to work tomorrow so I will be deep cleaning the apartment. I need to clean our pantry, so I will have some stuff to donate to the food pantry. I also need to go through my makeup, I have some stuff I didn't really like so I will sanitize some to give to a friend who is just getting into makeup and donate the rest.

[katespade]

H and I have the weekend off together, which is always nice. No plans at this point. Just enjoying a few lazy days at home together.

[amaranth]

Not yet sure of our weekend plans, but most likely just house projects.

It's weird, I haven't adored Obama like some people have, but now that he's leaving I miss him already. He's been such a good role model and kind man. He sat in that office with integrity and grace, and his family followed suit. Now I have a pit in my stomach and fears of what may come next. I of course hope I am wrong and pray for only good things, somehow.

[luv2rn4fun]

I am sick to my stomach right now. DH had his review today. They want to move him to a different position and hire someone else to do his job. I think a lot has to do with him not wanting to work a ton, although he never takes a lunch and always leaves 30 min late (so works an hour OT every day and puts in time at home/on weekends when needed). He has a long drive and wants to be home to help me with the boys (and you know, be a dad). This isn't his boss's doing, it's the new high up boss. DH is furious and coming home early...they told him to take the weekend to think about it. He said it was the worst review he has ever had. His boss also told the high ups they better not reduce his salary because he is our sole provider. We can't really afford for DH to make much less than he is right now, especially with all the house cost recently, needing a new car, and knowing C starts preschool in Sept.

Needless to say...resume editing will be finalized tonight and sent to local recruiters DH has worked with in the past. I feel so bad for him...he really works his butt off and this is how they repay him (New boss has also made another employee part time and moved 3 others to salary, which is a demotion for them since they work a ton of hours).

[katespade]

Oh no, luv2rn4fun!! I'm sorry that your H had such a bad day. Is the new job at least a lateral move for him? Is it something he'll enjoy, or do you think they're trying to manage him out? That's such a hard place to be.

[luv2rn4fun]

Jan 20, 2017 15:58:49 GMT -5 katespade said:

Oh no, luv2rn4fun!! I'm sorry that your H had such a bad day. Is the new job at least a lateral move for him? Is it something he'll enjoy, or do you think they're trying to manage him out? That's such a hard place to be.

It's likely lateral but kind of a demotion (hopefully without a pay cut). The area they want him in is a mess so they want him to fix it, so that's a compliment. But the work is kind of beneath his pay level and they agreed it would be less stressful. He won't enjoy it. He likes the people he works with...one of the big reasons he hasn't tried finding something closer to home. But he knows it's time and was updating his resume last night. He was just hoping to stay for a good 6 more months, maybe even a year.

[MrsMB]

luv2rn4fun I'm Sorry

That really stinks ((

[bk1]

Oh no luv2rn4fun! I'm sorry your H had such a bad day. I hope the job search yields something much better for him. 

[estrellita]

Sorry luv2rn4fun, I hope everything works out for the best!

I'm irrationally annoyed with H again right now. He took today off because of his cold. He gets 3 weeks of vacation. Used 1 for being sick and vacation already. Has another week off in June because we were going to go somewhere. If we do end up having #2 this year, I was hoping he'd take a week off to help me out. So I guess if E gets sick, I'll have to stay home. Luckily my work is pretty flexible but still. I get he's not feeling good but seriously. I feel like I can't ever take a day off now just in case. I feel like he never thinks of these things!

[luv2rn4fun]

Thanks ladies! I am hopeful and praying this ends up being a good thing. So long as he is happy with the new job, it's not horrible financially, and he doesn't have to be married to the company it will all be ok.

[MrsMB]

My boss made a really Mom-discriminatory comment to me today regarding my schedule. We are staffing two new offices for our company. We're on track and she knows it. However, she asked our part-time employee (works three days a week) to come in an extra day for the next two months. There was something to the affect of me having a "set schedule" right after she mentions this along with her having to work weekends. I would get my head bit off for commenting further....but I really am able to get my work done within the hours I'm scheduled. Because I'm a Mama now (a proud one at that!) I can't stay until 6/7/8 at night. I've got to pick up my baby from daycare (and gladly so!). I typically solo parent Monday through Friday until 9:30/10 most nights due to my husband's schedule.

I'm not leaving early..and I don't take lunch every day. I'm always on time UNLESS I'm stuck on the interstate and a wreck occurs...and I have no other option to get off on an exit and make it there quicker. I've been busting my butt to make my schedule VERY efficient now that we're busy.

There are some facts regarding how she schedules her day that I think affect why she's having to work on the weekends. She's also never asked any of us to help with anything else either and she KNOWS we would. I get my work done within my hours....I really don't understand the need to have made the comment in the first place. But to satisfy her, I told her I would take my laptop home on the weekends. I feel like this is a repeat of my old job.

The funny thing is, I'm really just going to be responding to non-essential emails just so she can "SEE" me working on the weekends...because as I said, I GET MY WORK DONE DURING MY SCHEDULE. I'm efficient with task planning, dangit. It just hurts. I'm a good employee and I bust my butt (as I know others notice.) but yet she's treating me like a slacker because I come in and leave at set times. Every company I have EVER worked at would attest to this to me being a good employee. It just really stinks I feel like I'm penalized because I can't "burn the midnight oil." I can't do work at night because I'm IT for my sweet little gir and upcoming baby #2. PLUS, I want to be a good Mama as well and balance my family life too!

I honestly think that people just need to see us all freaking out! We are truly on our trajectory with all of these projects....there is not reason that things won't fall into place by us continuing to work at the pace we are.

[wineandcheese]

luv2rn4fun I'm sorry he had a bad review.

[wineandcheese]

MrsMB I'm sorry your boss made a comment like that. Your nicer then me. I wouldn't bring my work home when I did my tasks during my hours after a comment like that. Your an awesome mom and don't deserve that!

[MrsMB]

wineandcheese, thank you lady. When I was at That University hospital and even while here....I've stayed late numerous times......frequently. The only reason things changed was because I now have little ones...and I would not change that for anything!!!

[travelbug]

((luv2rn4fun))

MrsMB Ugh!!! So rude. I hate when higher ups can't use there own time wisely and takes it out on the good employees. I hope things get resolved. (Hugs)

[travelbug]

Hubby and I are in St Louis! We arrived last night. Spent today relaxing, swimming, working out and hanging with my dad and brother for a bit. They are here for a work conference so we decided to have a getaway. It is so needed to just get away. Tomorrow we are going to Ikea, Starbucks reserve store, Trader Joe's for special ice cream and then heading home! What a great weekend!

[rockinrobyn]

((mrsmelb)) How frustrating! Don't let one bad apple ruin you. Keep your head up.

My parents were supposed to come spend the weekend with me, but they were in a car wreck about 2 hours into their trip. They were taken by ambulance to an ER. My mom had neck and head pain, but was able to get out of the truck and get on the stretcher herself. My dad was just waiting in a room for the MD to see him when he called to update me. I guess someone crossed the center line and hit the back of their truck.

I am just sitting here waiting for an update and hoping to talk to my mom soon. My dad told me to stay home. I am a ball of anxiety!!!

[bk1]

MrsMB I'm sorry your boss is so awful. Ugh!!!

rockinrobyn Praying for your parents! I hope they are both okay!! How scary!

[luv2rn4fun]

((Hugs)) MrsMB. You are awesome and your boss just continues to be terrible. I really don't understand what the issue is since you work your butt of while there and get your work done.

rockinrobyn- prayers for your parents. Hope they are ok.

[rockinrobyn]

Thank ladies! I just talked to my dad. They did a CT scan on both of them and they both came back normal. Just bad headaches and sore muscles to deal with.

[estrellita]

rockinrobyn Sorry about your parents, I hope you hear about your mom soon and that they are both ok!

[krystee]

A company found H on LinkedIn and said his background is perfect for an open position they have, and they are interviewing him next week! Please send prayers and good vibes that this works out for him! It would be such a relief.

The ENT I was supposed to FINALLY see did not show up to the appointment. I started crying in the parking lot because I just want to feel good again.

We went out for margaritas tonight and I feel so much more relaxed than I was earlier in the day. I may need to drink more often!

[estrellita]

rockinrobyn You updated while I was posting, lol. Glad they're ok, hope they aren't sore too long!

[katespade]

krystee - I'm liking for your H's job interview, not your ENT appointment. Yay for your H!!

WTF to the doctor not showing up to your appointment. How in the world does that happen???

[pooh8402]

Thank the effing Lord that this Friday is over! My week started off difficult, and each subsequent work day was worse and worse. Ugh. I didn't clock out until 8 tonight (usually I clock out by 7:15), and am now in the bathtub soaking my sore legs and drinking wine.

2 shifts in a row with no lunch. I worked an extra shift this week. And I was charge nurse 3 out of 4 shifts. My paycheck next week should look quite nice.

[wineandcheese]

rockinrobyn sending prayers and healing thoughts to your parents!

[travelbug]

rockinrobyn How scary! I'm so glad everything is okay!

krystee Sending good thoughts your way for your H!!!

pooh8402 The end of your evening sounds so lovely, enjoy every moment!

[wanderingenough]

My goodness! Hugs to everyone that had a rough week and here is hoping everyone gets a break this weekend. Margritas and naps for all!