I'm currently an administrative assistant at a hospital for the Director of Nursing and CEO. So far, *knock on wood*, I haven't had any problems with the CEO. The DON, my everyday boss-the one I was hired for and by, is great. Bosses don't come any better than her. So, why would I need to find another job?? Well, let me rewind a little bit. She became really good friends with our former Payroll Coordinator, who for some reason I feel had it out for me. Gossip became a mainstream and it was like everytime I would turn around I would be getting in trouble for little, stupid petty things and criticized for things in my personal life. So, I withdrew and I have kept my personal life, just that. I finally put everything together that the payroll bitch was keeping tabbs and telling my boss everything I done was wrong, etc. I was done trying to be friends - and just keep a business relationship with everyone. Finally the bitch (payroll woman) left and they hired a new guy. Me and him get along great and we have lunch together everyday. My boss (DON) will be fine for a couple of weeks, then the bitch will call or email and they'll go to lunch together and my boss comes back and is snappy with me for 2 weeks following. I've come to a point where everything I say and do is a damned if I do, damned if I don't situation. I mean, it is EVERYTHING. I've been here for 4 years, but she gets so unbearable sometimes and her friends at the office seem to think that I work for them also. I've become so unhappy because I feel they're just determined to push me to leave. I just don't know what to do. I used to be a happy, bubbly person willing to help anyone - now I wake up dreading what work is going to be like. I'm on pins and needles at all times. Someone have some advice?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Work/School Relationships? BitsandPieces answered Friday December 1 2006, 3:28 pm: "...our former Payroll Coordinator, who for some reason I feel had it out for me. Gossip became a mainstream and it was like everytime I would turn around I would be getting in trouble for little, stupid petty things and criticized for things in my personal life. So, I withdrew and I have kept my personal life, just that. I finally put everything together that the payroll bitch was keeping tabbs and telling my boss everything I done was wrong, etc."
Questions: What is the mystery of why she "had it out" for you? What do you consider "little, stupid petty things" in your personal life? Obviously your boss comes back from talking with her and is annoyed with something you have done, so it cannot be that petty to her. It is always wise to keep your personal and profession life separated. You learned that the hard way. My advice is to re-examine the little things that you have said or done that pisses both these people off and would make your work miserable. It is worth taking a deeper look and dealing with if possible. If you can be more specific, leave me something in my inbox, and I will try to help you sort this out. [ BitsandPieces's advice column | Ask BitsandPieces A Question ]
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