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Jul. 31st, 2008 10:35 amI've just spent over a month working both my job and another person's job while they were out on medical leave.
Being on the social committee, I have a hand in tallying up those bravo cards (see previous work rant - they're like little 'thank-you' notes that actually carry some merit). I got two (for the same thing). The person I was filling in for got three (different things), but she hasn't even been here for a month. So basically, she got thanked for my work? How does this make ANY sense?
Am I over-reacting? Because I think it's petty to demand recognition, but it's also insulting to be ignored after going above and beyond. So I'm stuck.
I think I'd be LESS pissed if people bothered to actually vocalize some appreciation for my help, y'know? ('Gee, thanks for staying until 9pm to help out with that big project!' 'Sorry to dump four hours of someone else's emergency on your desk, thanks for getting it handled!' etc. Something.) I'm starting to wonder if I should be a manipulative bitch for a little while, and just play the 'You are inconveniencing me, but because I'm a NICE PERSON, I will help you' cards. Because right now, stuff just hits my inbox and goes back out as soon as I can get to it, with no real correspondence either way. Thus far, the one person I'm willing to help, I'm willing to help because he says 'thank you' every time I do so.
Holeeeshite, I need a vacation soon.
Being on the social committee, I have a hand in tallying up those bravo cards (see previous work rant - they're like little 'thank-you' notes that actually carry some merit). I got two (for the same thing). The person I was filling in for got three (different things), but she hasn't even been here for a month. So basically, she got thanked for my work? How does this make ANY sense?
Am I over-reacting? Because I think it's petty to demand recognition, but it's also insulting to be ignored after going above and beyond. So I'm stuck.
I think I'd be LESS pissed if people bothered to actually vocalize some appreciation for my help, y'know? ('Gee, thanks for staying until 9pm to help out with that big project!' 'Sorry to dump four hours of someone else's emergency on your desk, thanks for getting it handled!' etc. Something.) I'm starting to wonder if I should be a manipulative bitch for a little while, and just play the 'You are inconveniencing me, but because I'm a NICE PERSON, I will help you' cards. Because right now, stuff just hits my inbox and goes back out as soon as I can get to it, with no real correspondence either way. Thus far, the one person I'm willing to help, I'm willing to help because he says 'thank you' every time I do so.
Holeeeshite, I need a vacation soon.
