Dear Ellie,
I was at work today and got told I'm an idiot by boss. Only because I didn't fully understand what she meant. She had told me to use the tape recorder every time a customer comes to the register because the audio doesn't work on the cameras. I figured they just wanted to make sure we were offering our specials like we should. Turns out we were suppose to play it on the intercom when someone pumps at the gas pump before paying. Well she basically called me an idiot because I miss understood her directions. I tried to explain to her if maybe she worded it better then maybe I would have done that instead of recording over and over. If we do something wrong on our shift we get a phone call early in the morning and get yelled at. Now we get written up for something that is not preventable. I'm sick of being downgraded. I want to call human resources but I fear if I do she'll make my life at work a living hell, like dock my hours. I heard stories about it but recently noticed it was true. One of the guys I work with called human resources on her and got his hours docked all the way down to 4 hours. He decided to not even show up because it wasn't worth the gas and quit. I don't want to quit but I don't want my hours docked. I really need this job. If you or any of your followers have advice I'd love to here it because I am stuck.
-Stuck Between A Rock And A Hard Place, FL
Dear Stuck Between A Rock And A Hard Place,
No employer has the right to treat you like dirt. It is against the law to dock someones hours because you're mad at them. Sounds like she needs to grow up and mature, it's the workplace not high school. I would call HR anonymously and inform them what is happening and try to get other employees to do the same. Tell your District Manager also what is going on. If you have to prove it tell them to send some one undercover as an employee to see what is going on or record your conversations. If you feel like you need a new job, go for it and start looking because it's not healthy to be downgraded like that all the time. I hope everything works out for you.
Sincerely,
Ellie Mae
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Monday, March 25, 2013
"Bad" Mom....No You Are A GOOD Mom!
Dear Ellie,
I've been recently told I'm a unfit mother because I chose to get a job to help out with bills. My child unfortunately got an infection recently while I was at work. I was told it was my fault because I chose work over my child. I called out the day I had to go to the hospital with my child and then decided to go work the next two days that I had to work so I wouldn't lose my job. Of course my child's health and safety was my top priority above my job and I decided to quit my job. It hurts to think that people honestly think of this about me. I'm not a bad mother, it was not my fault at all that my child had gotten an infection, all I wanted to do was to help out. Has anyone gone thru this? Need some advice.
-"Bad" Mom
Dear "Bad" Mom,
First off I just want to say you are NOT a bad mom, so please get that out of your head right away. You wanted to help provide for your family and all mom's want to do that. There is NOTHING wrong with that. Do not listen to the negative people and just hold your head high. I do not know the circumstances of your child's infection or how they had gotten it, but I'm sure if it was preventable you like any other mother would have tried their hardest to prevent it. Many people can think the negative about you but you are the one who knows the truth. I applaud you for trying to help out your family, many people wouldn't even try. All you can do now is take care of your child and get them better, and delete the negative. You do not need the negative. Keep staying positive and remember it's your family, it's your decision and your significant other's decision how to provide and care for your family. Remember people will not know how hard it is to make the decisions you make on a daily basis until they walk in your shoes and understand what and why you have decided the things you have. It doesn't matter what they think, do what is best for you and your family. Take care and I hope and pray your child gets on the road to a quick and healthy recovery.
Sincerely,
Ellie Mae
I've been recently told I'm a unfit mother because I chose to get a job to help out with bills. My child unfortunately got an infection recently while I was at work. I was told it was my fault because I chose work over my child. I called out the day I had to go to the hospital with my child and then decided to go work the next two days that I had to work so I wouldn't lose my job. Of course my child's health and safety was my top priority above my job and I decided to quit my job. It hurts to think that people honestly think of this about me. I'm not a bad mother, it was not my fault at all that my child had gotten an infection, all I wanted to do was to help out. Has anyone gone thru this? Need some advice.
-"Bad" Mom
Dear "Bad" Mom,
First off I just want to say you are NOT a bad mom, so please get that out of your head right away. You wanted to help provide for your family and all mom's want to do that. There is NOTHING wrong with that. Do not listen to the negative people and just hold your head high. I do not know the circumstances of your child's infection or how they had gotten it, but I'm sure if it was preventable you like any other mother would have tried their hardest to prevent it. Many people can think the negative about you but you are the one who knows the truth. I applaud you for trying to help out your family, many people wouldn't even try. All you can do now is take care of your child and get them better, and delete the negative. You do not need the negative. Keep staying positive and remember it's your family, it's your decision and your significant other's decision how to provide and care for your family. Remember people will not know how hard it is to make the decisions you make on a daily basis until they walk in your shoes and understand what and why you have decided the things you have. It doesn't matter what they think, do what is best for you and your family. Take care and I hope and pray your child gets on the road to a quick and healthy recovery.
Sincerely,
Ellie Mae
Friday, March 22, 2013
I'm back!! :)
Hey everyone! Sorry about being M.I.A. I've been having issues with my accounts and passwords, but everything is fixed now. How is everyone doing? I hope everyone is doing much better than me at the moment. I feel like I've been on a roller coaster these past few months with everything going in my life at the moment. Well I hope everyone has a good weekend.
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