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May. 2nd, 2013 10:02 amI just have to blurt out some work stuff.
Trainee person has already complained that my comments ... let's say come across like criticism. Well, yeah, though I was trying to be nice. She's turning out to be really demanding for someone with a soft and nice demeanor. She had no answer when I noted she was welcome to share her concerns - and state her communication preferences, but asked her to also meet me in the middle and be understanding of my needs as well. That flumoxed her.
I noted, when she (complained I was being boss-like though I'm not her supervisor) that there is virtually nobody else who can train her. Our boss does not know this work at all, and ONLY I can provide guidance, and I have 3x a normal caseload. I noted many times the situation was not her fault and not the ideal situation to learn the work under any standard.
She was assigned a case (as I have 40) and I feel for her - she's utterly unqualified to do the work. She told me she was going to (go over her boss' head) to get it unassigned. Seems that approach did not work - it's her baby. I said I will, and I will, do what I can to help her - it's not fair to her, but it's almost funny at the same time. I think she's beginning to see that while she got what she asked for, it may not be what she wanted.
I applied for another job for the first time in ages. I feel guilty - the people I'm working for are doing a lot to try and get me equipment and help, but overall the Agency/Dept. is treating people like dirt and not funding the program. Sure this job may be awesome in what...a year? I hope they drag their feet (I assume I'll be top ranked and interviewed) as I'd like to know for real if this job will get better or if I really would be wise to chuck it.
It's so simple - staff to do the work.
I guess the problem is intent won't overcome the hardship I'll face if the issue is incompetence. If the powers all the way up the organization fail to understand the value of my work or providing resources to do the work, I will always be harmed if I stay and nothing will change that. Nice or not, intent or not, if this will just keep ruining me I have to go. I gave this place 10 years of my life.
I just spoke to a witness who remembers my witness preparation from 5-6 years ago, fondly. I joked with him to let me know if, after this session, I've gotten better or worse. I will say I'm much better, so if he thought it was good then... I can also use him and his layperson experience to help explain to the group what it will be like and how very hard it is to follow the otherwise simple instructions I give.
Sigh.
Oh and yes, all I talk about and do is work. And drink coffee alone. And drink beer alone. And play diablo.
Trainee person has already complained that my comments ... let's say come across like criticism. Well, yeah, though I was trying to be nice. She's turning out to be really demanding for someone with a soft and nice demeanor. She had no answer when I noted she was welcome to share her concerns - and state her communication preferences, but asked her to also meet me in the middle and be understanding of my needs as well. That flumoxed her.
I noted, when she (complained I was being boss-like though I'm not her supervisor) that there is virtually nobody else who can train her. Our boss does not know this work at all, and ONLY I can provide guidance, and I have 3x a normal caseload. I noted many times the situation was not her fault and not the ideal situation to learn the work under any standard.
She was assigned a case (as I have 40) and I feel for her - she's utterly unqualified to do the work. She told me she was going to (go over her boss' head) to get it unassigned. Seems that approach did not work - it's her baby. I said I will, and I will, do what I can to help her - it's not fair to her, but it's almost funny at the same time. I think she's beginning to see that while she got what she asked for, it may not be what she wanted.
I applied for another job for the first time in ages. I feel guilty - the people I'm working for are doing a lot to try and get me equipment and help, but overall the Agency/Dept. is treating people like dirt and not funding the program. Sure this job may be awesome in what...a year? I hope they drag their feet (I assume I'll be top ranked and interviewed) as I'd like to know for real if this job will get better or if I really would be wise to chuck it.
It's so simple - staff to do the work.
I guess the problem is intent won't overcome the hardship I'll face if the issue is incompetence. If the powers all the way up the organization fail to understand the value of my work or providing resources to do the work, I will always be harmed if I stay and nothing will change that. Nice or not, intent or not, if this will just keep ruining me I have to go. I gave this place 10 years of my life.
I just spoke to a witness who remembers my witness preparation from 5-6 years ago, fondly. I joked with him to let me know if, after this session, I've gotten better or worse. I will say I'm much better, so if he thought it was good then... I can also use him and his layperson experience to help explain to the group what it will be like and how very hard it is to follow the otherwise simple instructions I give.
Sigh.
Oh and yes, all I talk about and do is work. And drink coffee alone. And drink beer alone. And play diablo.
