I'm being punished

[Ponyup]

First my boss is actually female. I talked to her friday & I'll be in limbo for a bit, but then they are going to move me into some areas where I've shown interest, so it might be good. Also from talking to others in the company I've found out that my co-worker who got promoted that it's only in title & that he is on very thin ice. He old boss requested to have him back because he thought he could improve his work & make him a valuable employee. His old boss really likes him & they go to the same church so he's willing to do anything to save his job. I've figured out that this really bothered me because I was very much in control of my little area & now I will those some of that. I'm going to talk to my boss again today because I have a plan on how to retain some of my control.

[Janet]

I'm all for having a plan. Good luck!!!

[Tink]

Good luck on your talk with the boss.

I have to agree with Marilyn that there is still far too much gender difference being handed out in the professional arena. And sad to say, but women can be JUST as bad about it as men. We like to think all women are like this nice group we have here... when in fact many are just as greedy, back stabbing and power hungry as any man and can be even worse towards other women because they like to be queen bee getting all the notice for themselves.

What feels very personal often isn't really because of YOU at all... but not-so-nice ideas in someone who has a little power.

[Ponyup]

Originally Posted by Tink

Good luck on your talk with the boss.

I have to agree with Marilyn that there is still far too much gender difference being handed out in the professional arena. And sad to say, but women can be JUST as bad about it as men. We like to think all women are like this nice group we have here... when in fact many are just as greedy, back stabbing and power hungry as any man and can be even worse towards other women because they like to be queen bee getting all the notice for themselves.

What feels very personal often isn't really because of YOU at all... but not-so-nice ideas in someone who has a little power.

Actually my boss is awesome. Her & I are very similar & tend to get along very well. She did apologize for not talking to me first about the changes & she's already told me she has a big project for me to start work. So maybe this will be good. I've been bored with my current job & looking to learn new things. It was just I had a really good system going on now it's going to get screwed up. My actual boss had nothing to do with the decision it was actually her boss that decided it.

[Tink]

Well I'm glad you like your boss! That should make talking with her a whole lot easier and more effective. I really hope this turns out to be a positive step in the right direction for you!

[Marilyn]

Sounds like it is all working out and not due to anyone treating you badly other than them not telling you in advance. Which, honestly, is difficult to do sometimes without looking like they are showing partiality. Sometimes you have to keep people in the dark that you would like to be able to tell, but cannot.

Hope you enjoy your new assignments and continue to advance in your career.

(Sometimes women are the worst, though. I have to agree with Tink. They can be even more discriminitory at times.)

[judy]

It sounds like it's working out for the best. Good for you. Keep yourself open and see it as an opportunity.

Although I was a teacher for about 1/2 of my working life, and had a union to prevent a lot of this stuff, I tried to never get involved in any politics. I went to work, did my best and went home. I have to say, keeping my low key attitude kept my stress level way down. I didn't carer who got what position, who was doing their job, who wasn't, who was the Principal's favorite, etc.

A lot of politics go on within a school - the less I got involved, the better. In fact, my co-workers would laugh because I never even knew what the undercurrents going on were about. They knew - Judy could care less!

And here I sit, retired and none of it matters one bit.