taking care of business

Some people might call it tattle tailing. I call it damage control. I had finally had enough of the crap that was going on at work. My boss had pushed and pushed to the point where I would come in everyday and instantly be in a bad mood, just because I was at work. So, I went to HIS boss, Cliff.

Now, I know Cliff better the just a regular employee. I used to be a nanny, and I looked after his kids 10 years ago. That's how I know the family, and 4 and 1/2 years ago when I was looking for work he offered me a position in his business, and I've been here ever since. It's that relationship that perhaps makes it a bit easier for me to talk to him on a serious level. So I did.

And did I ever. I spilled my guts. I told him everything that had been going on, and judging by his reaction he wasn't aware of 99% of it. First off, Abzul said "no temps as per Cliff". Cliff NEVER said that. In fact, 2 weeks ago he told Abzul that if we needed help to get it in here no problem. Second, I told Cliff about the sleeping. I told him that several people on several occasions have busted Abzul sleeping at his desk. I explained that it's not right to pile the work on to the point on unbearable, and then sleep in your office. Not okay!

Needless to say Cliff agreed. He was NOT impressed. He had me fill out a grievance against my boss, and asked me to keep a close eye on things. Two more grievances and he can fire him. He also told me that he would have a meeting with my boss to better understand why things have gotten the way the are, and to also give him a written warning about the sleeping and his behaviour in the office (ex - telling lies). OMG!! This little meeting happened yesterday. It went for over an hour and voices were definitely raised. It was tense. After the meeting, I knew I would have a solid bulls eye on my back. It's no surprise that Abzul and I don't like each other, and I'm sure he figured out it was me who ratted him out but I played it cool, and so did he. Cold in fact. Not a word.

Now I hear that we are getting a temp in here today, and some of the job responsibilities are going to be re-evaluated and perhaps even changed around. Interesting how things can change in a matter of a day.

So, I've done what I could. I gave Cliff a heads up on what was going on. If things due, in fact change I'll stay until I'm done school (school is paid for through work). If nothing changes by the time the wedding is over I will still leave. I have to give it one last shot though, I told Cliff I would. Stay tuned for updates. LOL