Finally outdid him!

[Tink]

I've told about my struggles at work lately. Trying to learn a whole new business and having a difficult manager to work with, etc...

Today finally I had a really good day at work!

Since he's such a control freak, I decided that if I know how to do something that he usually takes over, I'm just going to go ahead and do it and tell him about it later. I did this a couple of times today, and all went well.

Every Monday night we have call night after hours. We have to make 3 appointments each before we can leave. I heard him on the phone when I finished making my 3rd, so just kept going. I got a 4th! When he found out how well it had gone for me tonight, he let me leave early since I'd exceeded my goal. HE had to stick around later because he only had 2.

I wish every day would go like this!

[Marilyn]

Great job!!!! Hope things continue to get better & better. Don't let the ogre get you down ever again!!!!

[Janet]

Way to go Tink!!! I'm so happy you've had a great day at work!!! I don't know why that we as women let our bosses or "superiors" intimidate us so much. We let our interaction with them determine what kind of day we have. We are just as intelligent, just as capable as they are and often enough we have just as much experience and education.

I remember when I worked in an office...my high school Principal came in. I said "Good morning Mr. Milholland" and he said "Good morning, Janet, you can call me John now" and I told him "oh no, it just wouldn't seem right." Can you believe that? I was in my mid forties and still intimidated by my high school Principal, who is a wonderful caring man.

We ladies need to start feeling more secure in ourselves and shove those insecure feelings out the door!!!

[Tink]

Thanks ladies!

I don't mean to sound snotty... by "outdoing" so hope it didn't come across that way.
I am just relieved that things are going better and I'm finally able to prove myself.

Today we had the district manger in our branch for the afternoon. He told me he's going to build up our branch enough that I won't always be working as a teller on the teller line, but can open accounts, do sales, loans, and such instead. THAT is exactly what I wanted to hear! I'll still be teller supervisor, but will be doing the work of an assistant manager/personal banker as well since we simply aren't big enough to warrant having all 3.

What worries me a bit is that Andrew sees that all as his domain and I don't want to make him feel displaced. I still have to work with him 5 days a week! They're planning to remodel our branch to add an ATM, a bigger night drop box, and put a desk for me between the teller line and Andrews office.

It's been "his" branch for many years with just him and a teller or 2 working it... so I'm afraid he sees the changes as a bit threatening. I couldn't take over his job if I wanted to! (Which I don't) He's got a double degree in business and finance, and I have NO formal education in banking. I just have sales experience and lots of connections locally. I feel I have to be careful in my balance so I prove myself without appearing to have my eyes on replacing his work.

[Janet]

Who knows Tink, they may be thinking of "weeding" him out sometime in the future. He can have all the education in the world, but if he can not connect with customers or the people he works with very well, he's not doing the bank any good.

[Marilyn]

Don't feel bad about what you said. It was the truth and that's okay. We are your friends. You can gloat a little with us. Enjoy the moments you have that are enjoyable and share it with your friends who care.

Hope you have many more enjoyable days. If Andrew has a problem with it, he needs to grow up.

[DianaB]

Tink, I'm so glad that you're enjoying your job a little more. It just takes a while to learn how to handle some people.

I've been helping the business that my Mom works for this month and you certainly have to be careful of what you say sometimes. We have a guy that is a know-it-all. Nobody knows anything but him. I just let him think that!!!

[rivermom]

Keep up the great work and hopefully the days at work will keep getting better and better.

[Taurus Babe]

Originally Posted by Tink

I've told about my struggles at work lately. Trying to learn a whole new business and having a difficult manager to work with, etc...

Today finally I had a really good day at work!

Since he's such a control freak, I decided that if I know how to do something that he usually takes over, I'm just going to go ahead and do it and tell him about it later. I did this a couple of times today, and all went well.

Every Monday night we have call night after hours. We have to make 3 appointments each before we can leave. I heard him on the phone when I finished making my 3rd, so just kept going. I got a 4th! When he found out how well it had gone for me tonight, he let me leave early since I'd exceeded my goal. HE had to stick around later because he only had 2.

I wish every day would go like this!

Way to go girl!!! Thats great!