More on the state of the Ekat

[baronessekat]

You know it was the right decision to give notice when you talk to all many of your coworkers (before talking to the boss) and they all congratulate you on getting out. Apparently there have been bets going on how long I would last.

Many of said coworkers also found excuses to be in/around the front office Friday afternoon to witness things.

So, yeah, I officially gave notice Friday afternoon - about an hour before my schedule leave time. I was surprised that NO ONE in management, least of all my boss, expected - given how many of the rest of the staff knew by Wednesday.

I was nervous as I wasn't sure if I would still be employed by the end of the conversation. I am. Because they were nice about it, I only just said that I felt that there was no room for growth, and that my time and skills were not being utilized to the best they could. Boss tried to offer me more money, which I declined. He then just said that he wished I had come to him and told him I was looking. Hah - fat chance.

The COO asked how long I have been looking. I said that just after the start of the year I got contacted by a place I had applied to before getting the current job and it got me thinking. He got a little snippy in that "you were here only a month, how could you know how it'd be". I just said "I knew that I would not be happy here in the long term". Fuck... I knew after 3 days.

They did say they appreciated that I gave them three weeks notice (I have learned that I'm the first out of the last NINE admin that gave notice. Most just quit).

So now we see how I am treated over the next three weeks. Regardless, the end is in sight here.

Comments

[baronsteffan]

"first out of the last NINE admin that gave notice". That says they have a symptomatic problem and they aren't addressing it. The other questions asked just confirm it.

I'm glad you are getting out. I hope the new job is everything you need/want.

[baronessekat]

very much a systemic problem, however the problem is the guy who owns the company. He's too self-centered to even begin to consider the reason he can't keep an Admin might be him

"the only common factor in all your failed relationships is you".

[baronsteffan]

Some people will never learn and if he can keep getting Admins, then he doesn't need to. Unfortunately.

[medievalbooks]

You handled that fantastically. Who knows, maybe other co-workers who are also unhappy will find other jobs and...then, they would get a clue. Probably not, tis easier to hire folks than change the way they do things...even if it is a loss of money when said employee leaves after 3 months. Bad business all around.

[dicea]

I am so proud of you.

That must have been super uncomfortable to do, but it sounds like you did perfectly.

Do admins have a secret signal that they can carve into the bottom of the stapler or on the edge of the desk, like the hobo signs, that warn about bad situations?

If not, you should invent it for whomever comes after you.