So fed up

[DianaB]

You should have talked to your manager and let him know that your team needed these next two weeks for some down time. They can't expect you to keep working like this or everyone will quit. Communication with your manager is what is needed.

[Lindsey]

The biggest problem is that the rest of the team WILL work these hours and they are fine with it. I am the one who is not fine with it I am working really hard but I feel that if I am the one getting special treatment, I will stick out as the one not doing the work, and not getting a good raise and bonus in the new year because of it. But the rest of the team doesn't have a life here, their family is home in Mexico/Arizona, and they're here to work. They were out of work until getting this opportunity so they are doing anything possible to keep the managers happy so they can keep their jobs here. And the managers are taking advantage of that!

I have a standing offer from Scott's boss to work at his company. The only thing keeping me here is Layla. She can be with me all day and I don't have to pay for someone to take care of her.

[JJJ]

I'm sorry I hope you're atleast getting your overtime compensation. That money will come in hand especially with all the complications you and Layla been having. Stick in there something good will come out of it. Kiss your hubby and tell him to leave you alone while you put in your beauty rest.

[Lindsey]

Originally Posted by JJJ

I'm sorry I hope you're atleast getting your overtime compensation. That money will come in hand especially with all the complications you and Layla been having. Stick in there something good will come out of it. Kiss your hubby and tell him to leave you alone while you put in your beauty rest.

Thanks! I'm a little less stressed than I was this morning lol.

I don't actually get paid for my overtime, but I get "paid" with time off. So for every 1 hour I work overtime, I get 1.5 hours off with full pay. So right now I can take 111 hours off with pay! It's almost better this way because if I got paid in full, taxes would take a lot of it! On the other hand, I'm still only able to take my time off when it's approved, so during slower times. I can't take the next month off because they need me here I would take the next two months off if they'd let me!

[Lindsey]

So in an effort to stand up for myself and have a life, I have been deciding to just go home at 5 for the past two days. I just get up and leave. I don't ask "Is there more to get done tonight?" And when people see me with my jacket on, Layla packed up, and Scott with the car keys in his hand, they don't ask me to stay either. I know the other drafters have been spending late nights here, but I've been spending my time at home and I really think maybe it's time to put my family (Scott and Layla) and time to myself ahead of my job. I feel bad for them doing the extra work, but I also feel bad for Scott and Layla having to deal with me working late. Scott and Layla win.

Yesterday was pretty hectic during the work day, with the large project to get done for the company CEO. Near the end of the day I made a call to the drafter in the main office to figure out where we're at, and she seemed very stressed out. She said "Wayne wants me to do another drawing before tomorrow, but I'm sorry, it's not going to happen." And that just blew me away! That she has only been there for a few months but can still say, not just to her manager, but to the owner of the company "I am not finishing this for you because I'm going home at the end of the workday" was just amazing to me. Wayne, the CEO, is a really nice guy, and I know that he would be fine with that decision if she really didn't want to work late. On the other hand, our managers stress that if Wayne needs something done, don't even think twice about it and do whatever possible to get it done. Our office just really tries to suck up I think. But I don't think it matters. My job will not be in jeopardy. Wayne has known me for 4 years and knows I do a great job. So I'm not putting my life on hold anymore!

Thanks for letting me vent here. The stress got to be too much and I know now that I need to take time for myself. Last night, Scott and I ate a good meal, watched good tv, and sat in the hot tub for an hour. Now that is how every night should be!

[gja1000]

Lindsay, I just read on FB that you are going to the lake for the weekend. Good for you!

[judy]

I'm so glad you got to the point of blowing them off! They do need you!

Hope the weekend has been lovely at the lake!