I hate my job!

[Susquehanna Birder]

So...things have gotten pretty intolerable at my job. I'm now trying to "manage projects," rather than doing anything creative or interesting. I have several activities that would otherwise BE a full-time job, and I'm having trouble getting it all done. To top it off, the new management in my group is putting pressure on top of pressure, and if I don't get fired soon, I might just voluntarily walk after 25 years on the job.

A this point, I don't care if I have to work 2 or 3 part time gigs to pay the bills. If I stay where I am, I will need to check into either a mental ward or a morgue.

Farg the man.

[Diomedes]

Quit.  Tell them they can hire you back as a contractor/consultant, set your rate high enough to make it worth your while, and enjoy some time off before they come crawling back to you.

[Susquehanna Birder]

Thanks...that does sound like a nice idea, but they can't pay me enough to deal with the shtein they're handing me.

[Diomedes]

Christ, that's bad.  25 years and this...sorry man.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Yeah sorry to hear that man. I assume you've voiced your concerns only to be stonewalled by middle management?

That's what happens to me. I've begged for help and I'm clocking 65-80hrs a week and its going to kill me.

[Susquehanna Birder]

I haven't yelled up the org chart at this point, but I know that management 1 and 2 levels above my boss are pretty much all on the same page. I tried to meet with my HR rep, but he hasn't responded yet. From what I hear, he's pretty tight with management, as well, so I don't know how much it would help.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Good luck man. If you do run it up the chain hopefully you'll have someone who genuinely listens to your concerns. 25yrs is a lot of time and equity in a place and I'd hate to see that to away

[Susquehanna Birder]

Passed my six sigma black belt exam today, so I'm officially certifiable.

The plan is to call off sick tomorrow, takes a week vacation, and turn in my notice on the Monday I return.

Farg them all.

[Sgt PSN]

Nice. 

[ice grillin you]

this sus job stuff may be better suited for the mass shootings thread....seems headed that way

[Susquehanna Birder]

Nah...those fargers aren't worth the effort.

[Zanshin]

I completely feel that particular pain, Sus. Not that it helps.

[Sgt PSN]

I remember about 3 or 4 weeks before I got out, my unit was conducting a pistol range.  I wanted to go shoot for the simple fact that I enjoy shooting and it was going to be my last opportunity to get on a military range.  The morning of I was told to leave because the CO was out there and he didn't feel comfortable with me handling live rounds.  Farging puss. 

[Diomedes]

Passed my six sigma black belt exam today, so I'm officially certifiable.

The plan is to call off sick tomorrow, takes a week vacation, and turn in my notice on the Monday I return.

Congrats on both counts and good luck.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Passed my six sigma black belt exam today, so I'm officially certifiable.

The plan is to call off sick tomorrow, takes a week vacation, and turn in my notice on the Monday I return.

Farg them all.

Good luck man.