I may not be thrilled with my current job or its Dover location, but I certainly cannot complain about the commute...Fortune: Every truly great accomplishment is at first impossible.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The Evening Commute
I may not be thrilled with my current job or its Dover location, but I certainly cannot complain about the commute...
Sunday, June 24, 2007
"Daryl Hall is... at home in Kittery"
You would think a title such as this would be a piece about -well- Daryl Hall feeling at home in Kittery. I didn't expect a bio on his music career. Very disappointing, Ms Cicco/Portsmouth Herald.
I can't believe the weekend is drawing to an end. Too short. Four day work week. Four day work week. Makes so much more sense to me...
The job search continues this week. Stay where I am with slowly added responsibilities, slowly added pay increases? (Leaning away from this because I don't think the added responsibilities are where my interests lie. And why can't they increase my pay now?! I've proven my abilities and skills above and beyond expectations - 25 more days until my probationary period is up.) One prospect on the horizon, but not enough info as of yet to make a decision about whether it is worth pursuing or not. Two resumes on their way out. My pet peeve with job hunting: job listings with no mention of pay range. You're wasting my time and yours by not telling me the salary before I even send you my resume. Is it okay to ask about the bucks when they call to schedule an interview?
I can't believe the weekend is drawing to an end. Too short. Four day work week. Four day work week. Makes so much more sense to me...
The job search continues this week. Stay where I am with slowly added responsibilities, slowly added pay increases? (Leaning away from this because I don't think the added responsibilities are where my interests lie. And why can't they increase my pay now?! I've proven my abilities and skills above and beyond expectations - 25 more days until my probationary period is up.) One prospect on the horizon, but not enough info as of yet to make a decision about whether it is worth pursuing or not. Two resumes on their way out. My pet peeve with job hunting: job listings with no mention of pay range. You're wasting my time and yours by not telling me the salary before I even send you my resume. Is it okay to ask about the bucks when they call to schedule an interview?
Fortune: The hard times will begin to fade. Joy will take their place.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Job Propects Not So Good
Yeah, so, I don't think I'm gonna be taking the new job...
The owner is a rude, nasty man.
He said something in a really nasty way to the former Bookkeeper, who was training me today. I was a little worried at that point.
As soon as he left the office, she was telling me what a horrible man he was. Now, this gal is from another country (had a little trouble with English) and has worked there for a year. I could tell right off there was some communication problems between them. And as she was showing me how to do stuff I saw she was making some errors. I thought maybe he was just a hot head towards her due to the communication issues between them and the fact that she made some mistakes. But in the back of my mind I was thinking about the Import/Export Manager, who quit on Friday after being there only a month. And the sales person they hired earlier in the week who worked 2 days and then quit. Was there a reason for the lack of employee retention?
Former bookkeep went on to show me more stuff and again, when the owner left for a bit, mentioned how rude and horrible he was and how there was a lot of employee turn over because of his behavior. Luckily, we did the payroll (giving me access to employees last names - the importance of this comes in later), where again she didn't seem to understand what the owner had asked of her. He clearly stated he wanted to review the payroll before she sent it. She went ahead and sent it without him reviewing it. He got a little angry, but was pretty calm about it. Then she blew - she screamed at him that he was a horrible man and she had never met anyone like him in her entire life. She said he didn't listen and was rude and he was the reason people didn't stay there. She was clearly shaken - I was shaken by the outburst. He calmly told her to gather her belongings and leave. She was done there. He would mail her her last paycheck.
At this point I started gathering my belongings. She got her stuff together and we were both going to leave and he asked me to wait. He proceeded to say he was sorry that I had to witness what had just happened and he understood it must be upsetting for me. He also went on to list the issues he had had with her and such, yadda, yadda, yadda. I explained that I worked in a hostile work environment before and I wouldn't be able to tolerate one again. He made it out as though it wasn't the norm there. He also said he understood that I might want to re-think my working there. He left it as: if I show up for my training Tuesday afternoon I'd take the job, but if not then I was bowing out.
I left frazzled and unsure abut what to do. Was it just her and him or was it all him?
Since I now knew the last name of the guy (Import/Export Manager) who's last day was yesterday, I looked him up in the white pages the moment I got home. Called him and we talked for about 40 minutes - he pretty much told me the owner was a nasty mean guy. He could be nice on a personal level, but was just awful to work for. He told me a lot of bad stuff. The name calling and how irritable he was. How he'd tell employees to do stuff, how they'd say "I'm not sure what you want", then he'd yell at them to figure it out. And when employees would do it, he'd yell at them for not doing it properly (his way).
He also said he regretted working for the owner and would not ever work for him again. He said how it seemed like a great place (which, yeah, it seems like on the outside) but once you're in there it was just a miserable work environment. He said, "If you're used to working in a place where your supervisor gives you some guidance, you probably won't stay through July."
I can't take a job like that.
Ugh.
I'm so bummed. I was so looking forward to being back in Portsmouth, to making decent money again.
Now what do I do for work? Ugh.
The owner is a rude, nasty man.
He said something in a really nasty way to the former Bookkeeper, who was training me today. I was a little worried at that point.
As soon as he left the office, she was telling me what a horrible man he was. Now, this gal is from another country (had a little trouble with English) and has worked there for a year. I could tell right off there was some communication problems between them. And as she was showing me how to do stuff I saw she was making some errors. I thought maybe he was just a hot head towards her due to the communication issues between them and the fact that she made some mistakes. But in the back of my mind I was thinking about the Import/Export Manager, who quit on Friday after being there only a month. And the sales person they hired earlier in the week who worked 2 days and then quit. Was there a reason for the lack of employee retention?
Former bookkeep went on to show me more stuff and again, when the owner left for a bit, mentioned how rude and horrible he was and how there was a lot of employee turn over because of his behavior. Luckily, we did the payroll (giving me access to employees last names - the importance of this comes in later), where again she didn't seem to understand what the owner had asked of her. He clearly stated he wanted to review the payroll before she sent it. She went ahead and sent it without him reviewing it. He got a little angry, but was pretty calm about it. Then she blew - she screamed at him that he was a horrible man and she had never met anyone like him in her entire life. She said he didn't listen and was rude and he was the reason people didn't stay there. She was clearly shaken - I was shaken by the outburst. He calmly told her to gather her belongings and leave. She was done there. He would mail her her last paycheck.
At this point I started gathering my belongings. She got her stuff together and we were both going to leave and he asked me to wait. He proceeded to say he was sorry that I had to witness what had just happened and he understood it must be upsetting for me. He also went on to list the issues he had had with her and such, yadda, yadda, yadda. I explained that I worked in a hostile work environment before and I wouldn't be able to tolerate one again. He made it out as though it wasn't the norm there. He also said he understood that I might want to re-think my working there. He left it as: if I show up for my training Tuesday afternoon I'd take the job, but if not then I was bowing out.
I left frazzled and unsure abut what to do. Was it just her and him or was it all him?
Since I now knew the last name of the guy (Import/Export Manager) who's last day was yesterday, I looked him up in the white pages the moment I got home. Called him and we talked for about 40 minutes - he pretty much told me the owner was a nasty mean guy. He could be nice on a personal level, but was just awful to work for. He told me a lot of bad stuff. The name calling and how irritable he was. How he'd tell employees to do stuff, how they'd say "I'm not sure what you want", then he'd yell at them to figure it out. And when employees would do it, he'd yell at them for not doing it properly (his way).
He also said he regretted working for the owner and would not ever work for him again. He said how it seemed like a great place (which, yeah, it seems like on the outside) but once you're in there it was just a miserable work environment. He said, "If you're used to working in a place where your supervisor gives you some guidance, you probably won't stay through July."
I can't take a job like that.
Ugh.
I'm so bummed. I was so looking forward to being back in Portsmouth, to making decent money again.
Now what do I do for work? Ugh.
Fortune: Many receive advice, only the wise profits from it.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Beauty Parlor
Overheard whilst getting my hairs cut -
client: What's going on with Michelle?
hairdresser: Oh my gawd - you won't believe it!
client: What!?
hairdresser: You are gonna poop your pants!
client: What's going on with Michelle?
hairdresser: Oh my gawd - you won't believe it!
client: What!?
hairdresser: You are gonna poop your pants!
Fortune: Don't stop now!
Monday, June 11, 2007
Fortune: Your home is a pleasant place from which you draw happiness.Sunday, June 10, 2007
Sun Day
Yard sale finds: dirty metal table & whaling ship.Total: $7
Fortune: Soon a promise once made will materialize.
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Where Is My Mind
I gave two weeks notice at the non-profit yesterday. They were disappointed. I had to take the other job I was offered - it pays better and I believe it to be a better environment (and a whole lot more creative). I was much conflicted about the switch, but ultimately I had to do what was best for me. Yeah. So. Now I wait.Fortune: Keep up the good work. You will be rewarded.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Bloody Buggers
Seriously.
Can you see those 4 dots in front of the seat cushion? Those are mosquitoes hovering outside my door. The photo doesn't even show 'em all - there are 10 or so out there. Gasp! I hate mosquitoes because they love to suck my blood. (I'm pausing to scratch 1 of the many bites my epidermis is currently sporting.) I can't believe they are waiting out there for me. I'm scared. It's like zombies or something. I'm really scared. Honestly, I am more afraid of being covered in ugly, itchy, big, red welts than EEE. If I was more afraid of EEE, I'd be the first one on the phone with the vet:vet: Your horse's name is 'Z'?
me: Um, no - that's me. I'm really tired of smothering myself in Deet, which the mosquitoes seem to be becoming more and more immune to.
vet: Ma'am, we cannot give you the EEE vaccination. It's for horses only.
me: Yeah, but what if I pack on a few pounds and grow a few hands? ...and clomp around in some platform shoes..?
What I don't understand is why the bites have to get so swollen and itchy.
Fortune: Your efforts will be worthwhile.
Monday, June 4, 2007
Monday
Fortune: Facts are cheap, information is plentiful - knowledge is precious.
(found on floor at work)
Sunday, June 3, 2007
The End of the Weekend
Last week was a busy, short week. Work was busy (is a non-profit ever not busy?) with month end plus first-of-month craziness. After work was spent working in the garden beds - pulling weeds, crab grass, some of the violets (they'll come back, I think), putting down compost, and finally planting new plants. One more flower bed left. Special thanks, again, to special friend Alecia who has spent time (and money) on this for me. What a pal.
Sigh.
I hate that I'm so broke. Non-profiting is tough. It's hard to be a single home-owner and have a low income. I love that I'm busy - in almost 20 years working in accounting/bookkeeping this is the first job I've had where I am not bored. I am not looking for more work to do. I'm busy. But I hate that I'm not able to put any money into savings not to mention I'm taking money out of savings to pay some of my bills. It's a bit stressful. It's why part of last week was spent interviewing for other jobs. One seems ideal/promising. But I worry it won't keep me busy.
Not worth worrying about until they make an offer.
Fortune: Simplicity of character is the natural result of profound thought.
Sigh.
I hate that I'm so broke. Non-profiting is tough. It's hard to be a single home-owner and have a low income. I love that I'm busy - in almost 20 years working in accounting/bookkeeping this is the first job I've had where I am not bored. I am not looking for more work to do. I'm busy. But I hate that I'm not able to put any money into savings not to mention I'm taking money out of savings to pay some of my bills. It's a bit stressful. It's why part of last week was spent interviewing for other jobs. One seems ideal/promising. But I worry it won't keep me busy.
Not worth worrying about until they make an offer.
Fortune: Simplicity of character is the natural result of profound thought.
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