Urff...

[selenay]

I have given in and asked my agency to pull me out of my contract. The CEO of the company is a bully, I feel sick every time he walks in the door and I can't cope anymore. Gah. I'm feeling rather guilty about only being able to stick it out four weeks, but I've been so stressed about it and I finally slept properly the night after contacting the agency so it was the right decision. I've agreed to stay until the end of next week (i.e. the 11th) and then I'm gone. Hopefully that should give them time to find another temp to replace me - maybe one who won't get unreasonably stressed by the bullying CEO *sigh* Everyone there agrees that he's a problem, he's the reason why so many staff leave...and there ain't a damn thing that can be done.

Guh.

I'm also going to ask the agency to find me part-time work instead of full-time so that I can have an income and have some time to actually look for a permanent position. The really gutting part? The CEO offered me a job on Friday. My dream job. And I'm going to spend the next week finding reasons why I can't take it without offending the man and saying that it's because of him. It's going to be hell. Why did I agree to stay until the end of the week?

I'm a mug, that's why *sigh*

I've done a little bit of work on the next Teyla/Weir thing and I unfortunately picked up a notepad and...began the sequel to Serpent. Whoops *g* Today's plan is yet more work on the website upgrade followed by a Chinese take-out and gossip session with T. So I'll be nice and de-stressed, ready for a week of hell.

Oh, and the archery is going really, really well :-)) Beginner's lessons are over and I've joined the company. Yay! First club night is on Thursday and I'll get to shoot a full round and start building scores to work out my handicap. All very complicated, but hugely fun. Plus I got an arrow in the gold on Friday, which is always worth yaying over.

Comments

Know What?

[maching-monkey.livejournal.com]

I think you should tell him. Obviously you can't say 'you're a horrible bully and I can't stand you,' but it might actually do him some good for someone to let him know that he makes the work environment untenable.

Of course, I fully realize that your situation may make that kind of honesty impossible. At least you're getting out of there. And congrats on that!

All the best,

Leah

[riverfox.livejournal.com]

:-( Bummer. But at the same time, I'm glad you're able to sleep. I'd tell the CEO exactly why you're leaving, but that's me, not you. ::sigh:: Ah well.


And er... "Sequel to Serpent?" she asks in a very tiny voice.

I'll have you know I'm barely containing my enthusiasm.
;-))))))

Arrow in the gold? Damn. I'm envy-ridden now, but YAY!!!!! Good for you, Sel! ;-)))

Re: Know What?

[selenay]

I think you should tell him.

Maybe I could tell him as I leave on Friday *g* Of course, he might then call my agency and it would all backfire on me, but it's very tempting.

At least you're getting out of there.

Thank god. It won't be a moment too soon. And he hassled me about talking to the tech guys about a job - how do I tell him that the reason I'm not talking to them is because I can't stand the idea of working for him? Grrr.

[selenay]

I'd tell the CEO exactly why you're leaving, but that's me, not you. ::sigh::

It's tempting. But not right now - I've got another four days there and I don't want the atmosphere to be worse than it already is. It's amazing how quickly the room changes the moment he walks in the door.

And er... "Sequel to Serpent?" she asks in a very tiny voice.

I have a feeling that there is going to be a lot of pestering, from many people, until it's finished :-) Which is good, because then I'll be working hard to get it finished. I'm having fun with it already, which is a good sign :-)

Good for you, Sel!

Thanks :-) It's amazing how calming it is - I walked in feeling stressed and unhappy on Friday, but after shooting a few arrows I felt calm, happy, de-stressed and able to cope with anything. I kind of expected to get frustrated, particularly if I wasn't shooting well some evenings, but I don't. It probably helps that I'm making some friends and having a natter session between ends, but I'm really enjoying it :-)

Re: Know What?

[maching-monkey.livejournal.com]

Hrm. Mayb the best thing all around would be to just tell your agency about the schmuck. That way they'll at least know to warn other people they send there.

I'm really glad you've only got three more days. Hang in there...

Leah

Re: Know What?

[selenay]

I told the agency about the bastard when I asked to be pulled out. Apparently I'm not the first temp that has requested an extraction citing him as the problem *sigh* Says it all, really.

And I'm having my doubts about one of the recent new starters staying for long. She'd been fine until today - and then there was a Phone Call. The poor thing looked frazzled and upset afterwards and says that she finally understands what the problem is. Ah.

Two more days and counting. I may even have a new (part-time - yay!) contract lined up for next week. Woo!