Today was my last day, at least for awhile on Swing Shift at work. It was nothing special, a typical Monday, and as usual Podium had the brunt of trying to satisfy the demands of the other departments needing Security escorts. John Judy had that lovely job, I was working in Control, sending sympathy his way. There are times when it is extremely frustrating trying to 'fix' problems with limited manpower, and I knew he was having one of those days. Breaks were took longer to happen, we were short one person, and that is all it takes sometimes. It is going to feel very strange starting over with a different crew. For one thing, despite the fact that I see most of them when they are coming into start work, I am not familiar with all of their names and faces. When you work in Control, a lot rides on knowing voices, who is calling, to be able to answer their needs. I can see that I will be asking a lot of "what is your name" in the future. That is, if I get to work in Control or Podium. They seem to have an abundance of Podium and Control officers on their shift, and not enough regular officers. I hope..really hope, that I am not a permanent fix for standing post. Been there, done that.
It was relayed to me by a grave shift associate that it is unlikely that I will get a chance to "shadow" the supervisors much, as they are short staffed. This is not making me happy. I know I should be grateful for the chance that is being given to me, but I am leaving a comfortable niche and fear that I may not be moving in the right direction. I know I need the full time hours, but my life will be going topsy turvy to get that. And still..I have had to chase management down just to get the lowdown on what days I will be working, shift hours, pay, etc. There is a real problem with follow up when it comes to paperwork and review there. The supervisors are so busy chasing problems their whole shift that there is no time for administrative paperwork. I think that is a position that they should seriously consider filling, someone to keep track of employee training, hire dates, review times, etc. Hmm...I could do that...lol. But it is unlikely that they will create a new position. As with most companies, you are forced to make do with what you have, they do not want to pay someone else, even if it makes sense to do so.
Another thing that REALLY bothers me is that they use promotion through the department as an excuse to NOT give yearly increases. When I became a Podium and Control officer, I lost my increase for being there for one year. Now I am being told that I won't get next years increase either. This is really wrong. If you take the initiative to move ahead and help out, you are penalized for it. It is simply a rich company's way of cutting corners and saving a buck. Everyone who works there works damn hard, there is not a position that I would call easy in the whole place. We are paid less because we work in WV. If most of us wanted to, and could afford the gas and suffer the commute, we could travel to DC to work and make more money. That the facility is in WV is an excuse to pay less. I encountered this same message when working with the hospital for 15 years in Southern MD. Does it really matter if they are saving you a commute? You are still working your tail off, and they keep making lots of money. I think it is unfair.
I am hoping that my ride to the bank and store comes through, as I am not safe to drive right now, due to registration in WV being held up waiting for a title transfer. I have to get to the bank, the rent is due this week.
I hate the mess I am in right now..it seems like a huge catch-22..cannot do this because of that, and that..etc. Everything is being held up due to the registration issue. Why do electronic transfers take 3 weeks??? it should be instant. I need my car to get things done that are waiting in line..and I am getting impatient.
So I guess...frustration is the word that best applies to me right now..it's really getting to me too.
Good nite..and I did see you R..checking out to see if I am still talking about you?
Not. You've done such a great job of ignoring me..I thought I should return the favor.
Especially since half this damned debt is yours. Be grateful that I am trying to let it go.
K
It was relayed to me by a grave shift associate that it is unlikely that I will get a chance to "shadow" the supervisors much, as they are short staffed. This is not making me happy. I know I should be grateful for the chance that is being given to me, but I am leaving a comfortable niche and fear that I may not be moving in the right direction. I know I need the full time hours, but my life will be going topsy turvy to get that. And still..I have had to chase management down just to get the lowdown on what days I will be working, shift hours, pay, etc. There is a real problem with follow up when it comes to paperwork and review there. The supervisors are so busy chasing problems their whole shift that there is no time for administrative paperwork. I think that is a position that they should seriously consider filling, someone to keep track of employee training, hire dates, review times, etc. Hmm...I could do that...lol. But it is unlikely that they will create a new position. As with most companies, you are forced to make do with what you have, they do not want to pay someone else, even if it makes sense to do so.
Another thing that REALLY bothers me is that they use promotion through the department as an excuse to NOT give yearly increases. When I became a Podium and Control officer, I lost my increase for being there for one year. Now I am being told that I won't get next years increase either. This is really wrong. If you take the initiative to move ahead and help out, you are penalized for it. It is simply a rich company's way of cutting corners and saving a buck. Everyone who works there works damn hard, there is not a position that I would call easy in the whole place. We are paid less because we work in WV. If most of us wanted to, and could afford the gas and suffer the commute, we could travel to DC to work and make more money. That the facility is in WV is an excuse to pay less. I encountered this same message when working with the hospital for 15 years in Southern MD. Does it really matter if they are saving you a commute? You are still working your tail off, and they keep making lots of money. I think it is unfair.
I am hoping that my ride to the bank and store comes through, as I am not safe to drive right now, due to registration in WV being held up waiting for a title transfer. I have to get to the bank, the rent is due this week.
I hate the mess I am in right now..it seems like a huge catch-22..cannot do this because of that, and that..etc. Everything is being held up due to the registration issue. Why do electronic transfers take 3 weeks??? it should be instant. I need my car to get things done that are waiting in line..and I am getting impatient.
So I guess...frustration is the word that best applies to me right now..it's really getting to me too.
Good nite..and I did see you R..checking out to see if I am still talking about you?
Not. You've done such a great job of ignoring me..I thought I should return the favor.
Especially since half this damned debt is yours. Be grateful that I am trying to let it go.
K
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