Journal rdewald's Journal: Take this job and shove it. 13
I experienced the most hideously reprehensible episode of personal and professional disrespent I have ever been through at work today. I mean since I was 14 years old and working on a camper shell assembly line no employer has ever stooped this low. I received more professional courtesy as a delivery driver at Domino's.
There was a position within the organization that I wanted. I was an obvious candidate, but I was proactive and asked my boss and his boss to put the word in that I wanted an interview. They both supported my decision even though they would lose me (and miss me) in the department as a consequence if I was offered the job. I've done a good job in my current role. They are good people, they want to see me advance, and this position is very much in keeping with my overall career strategy, i.e., it is directly pointed in the direction I want to ultimately take my career (education).
Today, a colleague, whom I trained, came in and told me she accepted the position (this person is a friend and had no way to know I had requested an interview) and she wanted to know if I thought she made a mistake by doing so. I told her I thought the position (newly created, I should add) is an interesting one and I wished her the best. She is a good choice, by the way. That's not the issue. The issue is the chief of operations acted like I don't even exist after I specifically asked to be interviewed and passed that request up through the proper chain of command, and it met with approval every step of the way.
Yes, believe it. I keep rubbing my eyes but it is still there.
Not
One
Word
Was
Said
To
Me
by the person, the head of operations, conducting the job search. Not "we don't think you're qualified." Not "we want you to do something else." Not "we really need you in your current position."
Nothing. Nada.
I am so gone.
Eek. (Score:2)
Symptomatic or an aberration? (Score:2)
The emotions of the moment are strong, but it would probably be worth finding out why you were not considered for the position. That would not alleviate the disrespe
I hate to say it but... (Score:2)
It seems like most of your colleagues are wonderful people, is this slight really worth leaving all of them?
I can't judge (obviously) but I just want to make sure you sleep on it and then think on those questions.
Good luck whatever happens
Pix
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What she said...
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I trust his judgment implicitly about this -- he's an extremely mindful, self-aware man. And if says it's a quittin' offense, then by damn -- he needs to leave. He's entitled to respect himself that much, and I am delighted to see him honoring his feelings. No second-guessing is needed. He will decide what he needs to do.
....Bethanie....
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I stayed with the company for a while. I enjoyed the work, and, even though I was upset at the slight, it was stil
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Ask. (Score:2)
Shoving the job in their face will guarantee that you have burned your bridge and may not get a good review when applying for future jobs. If you are still adamant about finding a job after this then you have time to do so without risking your financial well being.
It could al
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Bear in mind, it is also possible that the people in the chain of command to whom you expressed an interest (and who were ostensibly supportive of this), were lying to you.
Maybe they were actually of the opinion that you weren't qualified for the job you were looking at, and didn't want to hurt your feelings by saying so to your face, so they acted supportive, but then didn't bother to pass your request on since they knew
Ball dropped... find it (Score:2)
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I wish you well (Score:2)
Take care.
bugger (Score:2)
jason