Ok, my boss is leaving to go to NY to head up a new department and I asked to come with him. He said that they had put in for a headcount but were not hiring an assistant which I thought was strange but didn't think anything of it at the time.
Sooooooooo, I go down to check out the new job postings and there an assistant job for my boss posted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! One, I've been working for him for 4 years and always gives me rave reviews so why was I not given the opportunity to get first dibs on it. What it basically boils down to is that I'm not NY material and not good enough which is bull b/c I could blow away any assistant in NY.
I am furious over this and so mad at my boss for lying to me. Looks like its time to go back to school and get a specialized degree. Corporate America bites.
Sorry to vent on all of you but I am so upset right now.
Thanks for lending an ear.
lorimari
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I don't want to work in NY - I'm happy here on the island doing my thing and being close to home but it is just the principal. If I ask to come with you and you lie to me and I find out about the job from someplace else other than you it isn't right.
It is just the prinicipal - I am your assistant and you whine when I'm not here b/c you 'need' me. I don't have time or patience for games. Whether or not I decide to commute is my decision, not yours.
I should have been offered the job but since I wasn't now I know where I stand and I will now better my life from it and this has made me strong enough and mad enough to do it.
Looks like Lori is going back to school!!!!!
NYCMeghan
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Go Lori!!
School rocks!!
You are going to kick some scholastic ASS!!
Leelee
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Lori--I'm so sorry your boss was deceptive to you. You clearly deserve better treatment than what you were given!! I'm so happy to hear you have a back up plan....this stickler doesn't know what he'll be missing!!!!!
lorimari
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You girls are awesome - can't wait to meet all of you! Thank you so much for your support.
thats too bad that they are going to lose a good employee b/c of this mess...
unfortunately most jobs have your share of back-stabbing...
shamma
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Maybe this was the motivation you need to get you going on the path to completing your education. All the best sweetie.
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This is a good growth opportunity for you....
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lorimari
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Karen - you have FM!!!!
112903
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Lori I am sorry to hear about what your boss is doing and that just plain su**S. But chin up you go to school get your degree and show them!!!!!
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I know how you feel. When I worked for American Express and my group was getting hit with huge layoff's my boss told me and another woman would be fine. 2 weeks later she was the same person who told me my position was eliminated and the other person is still their.
When I worked for BlackRock not only did my boss, but 3 of my co-workers lie to my face, I called them on the lie and they still continued to lie.
Corporate america Sucks. I've been out of work since September but have been doing temp work just to have an income. I've been an admin for 6 1/2 years, I've handled working with all levels of management from CEO's to analyst's. I've dealt with high maintance clients, celebrities, emergencies, tedius tasks like ordering lunch, arranging car service and setting up campus recruitment events. I've received 2 outstanding performance awards, exceptional team performance awards, and exceptional performace reviews.
What does that all mean, NOTHING!!!! I know I am a kick @$$ admin with a huge list of credentials but its corporate america and nobody cares. Its them and them first. They will be your best friend then stab you in the back in a heartbeat. They will lie, cheat and god knows what else to make them move up quicker and when it comes down to whose job is on the line they will sell your soul to satan.
Believe me I know how you feel. You just have to be strong and very tough skinned.
