job update...

[bettyandbob]

I accepted a fulltime position with a different agency. 

 

I start in three weeks. 

 

My current agency sent me to a big training last weekend. My supervisor who has been so awful was also sent. I sent in my contract the day before going to the training. No one could be substituted to go so I went. While there multiple people I didn't know approached me and asked about my new job. Since I hadn't told anyone I'd gotten a contract or turned it in and I knew my new employer hadn't made an announcement, that situation was weird and uncomfortable in front of my current awful supervisor. 

 

Training was great. I was fantastic. It was awesome to perform that well in front of my supervisor. Yes, I know that is petty. She did OK. But I was told over and over how I great I was. The instructors would stop and point out stuff I did too. It was a real confidence. I've been beaten down for a while. 

 

So, sent a text Sunday to my awful supervisor and her assistant director (who is great) asking for times they'd both be in. Yesterday morning I sat with both of them and told them and went over a plan for me to leave. Part of the plan is for me to not completely leave, but work one morning a week. Also do trainings and audits based on the new certification I have. Awful supervisor clearly wanted to leave it at do some menial task once a week. Assistant director is actual in charge of staff trainings, he wants the help. 

 

I wasn't going to try to keep working there, but my former boss who is located at the headquarters of our agency advised me not to fully quit. I've got to turn this into at least 20 years of work and his reasoning made sense. So, hopefully it works out. 

 

Later yesterday, I spoke to the site manager of my facility about leaving. He was very positive. We also talked about the training. He asked if I had been paid. (No, the training is expensive and the policy is nonmerit staff do not get paid for training leading to certifications). He called my awful supervisor in, asked for my timesheet and wrote in 30 hours of pay. He told her didn't care what the policy at headquarters was he made the decisions and I was to be paid. 

 

I quit one of my other jobs. I let another place that brings me in to do some staff training know I got this job and it was likely I wouldn't be able to lead their next training. 

 

After I sent in my signed contract, I did get called to interview for the job I really want. I turned the interview down. I'm bummed I had to do that. 

 

New job is going to have a lot of challenges. The agency is well known to be a mess. My staff is all part time and for various reasons I will not be able to hire or fire anyone, even though it is well known no one is doing their job. When I went to my second interview I took a picture while I was waiting and I look at it and shake my head. The picture shows deep systemic issues. 

 

So, I have to find ways to motivate a group of people who don't care. But you know what? I actually think I can do it. I think I can turn this place around. I just pray that nothing terrible happens before we adjust to new approaches. There are major safety issues for public and staff and I'm supposed to fix it. 

 

I'm feeling positive about how things are working out. 

 

Dh has taken a bigger role with my younger ds (16 with intellectual disabilities). He hasn't had so many clients recently and probably won't be bringing in income we need. My new job is not a high paying full time position, but with the potential to get more advanced positions earning will increase. We need this. 

 

Thank you all for listening to my woes applying for other jobs and dealing with awful coworker who became awful supervisor. Some of it really fell into the "you can't make this up" category. 

 

 

 

 

 

[Ottakee]

I hope your new job goes well. That is great that you got the 30 hours of pay coming as well that you did not expect.

[school17777]

I hope your new job goes well. That is great that you got the 30 hours of pay coming as well that you did not expect.

Yes! That is so awesome!

[*LC]

I am glad you got a new job. I hope you are able to turn the new place around and be promoted quickly.

[Mothersweets]

Way to go! It must feel great to have your work noticed and appreciated by the higher ups!