a tiny request for help
We interrupt my random musings to make a small request of my viewing audience:
My "new job" at MovingCompany (which I suppose doesn't really count as "new" anymore; I'm rapidly approaching seven months) is being particularly challenging in ways I really probably shouldn't go into because I will end up dwelling on stuff that uberBoss has said, "Okay, it happened; put it behind you and move ahead and don't do it again (which included cutting him out of the loop on something he should have been knowing about instead of getting blindsided)", as well as reminding me that my error (a larger-scale error than just cutting him out of the loop) pointed up not just our shortcomings but that of MovingPartner MO as well and to stop beating myself up so much.
That said, we are dealing with a very difficult client who has become even more so, second-guessing everything we're doing, demanding to drop in at our warehouse on nearly moments' notices, etc. and so forth. I realize this is all part of the cleanup period and winning back their trust and a bunch of other stuff but it is being particularly challenging especially as I'm the main contact for MovingParter MO and -- through them -- Difficult Client... so a good deal of fixing the issues and staying on top of things and so on falls directly in my lap, and the emails tonight have been flying fast and furious (and, in the midst of today's insanity, I forgot to create a pull ticket for some of this same client's product; they are showing up tomorrow to collect it and I can't log on to our system from here for some reason).
(I think it did really help that I called ManagerGuy earlier to follow up on a call he asked me to make and also to explain a little why I am so prone to hyper-defensive (like zero to +6 plate armor with shield in one hand and sword flying out of control in about 3.2 seconds), that I know I am and recognize it, apologize for it, and am working very hard to realize no one is asking me questions to second-guess me, trip me up, or find reasons to ask me/inform me why/how I'm not doing my job... yes, the smoke is still in my hair and the flame-proof suit is still scorched from rather more past managers/supervisors/etc than I'd like!)
So the small request is this: Please to keep a good thought for me? Prayers welcome, if that's something you do, or hold me in the light or direct positive energy and strength to me or whatever your personal practice is? And yes, please feel free to mention to others, too. Right now I'm having a very hard time managing these stresses on my own. I will be SO appreciative! Many thanks in advance...
(And now off to bed an hour later than planned... have to start my day in the office at 7 tomorrow due to all this insanity... happy new year to me!)
My "new job" at MovingCompany (which I suppose doesn't really count as "new" anymore; I'm rapidly approaching seven months) is being particularly challenging in ways I really probably shouldn't go into because I will end up dwelling on stuff that uberBoss has said, "Okay, it happened; put it behind you and move ahead and don't do it again (which included cutting him out of the loop on something he should have been knowing about instead of getting blindsided)", as well as reminding me that my error (a larger-scale error than just cutting him out of the loop) pointed up not just our shortcomings but that of MovingPartner MO as well and to stop beating myself up so much.
That said, we are dealing with a very difficult client who has become even more so, second-guessing everything we're doing, demanding to drop in at our warehouse on nearly moments' notices, etc. and so forth. I realize this is all part of the cleanup period and winning back their trust and a bunch of other stuff but it is being particularly challenging especially as I'm the main contact for MovingParter MO and -- through them -- Difficult Client... so a good deal of fixing the issues and staying on top of things and so on falls directly in my lap, and the emails tonight have been flying fast and furious (and, in the midst of today's insanity, I forgot to create a pull ticket for some of this same client's product; they are showing up tomorrow to collect it and I can't log on to our system from here for some reason).
(I think it did really help that I called ManagerGuy earlier to follow up on a call he asked me to make and also to explain a little why I am so prone to hyper-defensive (like zero to +6 plate armor with shield in one hand and sword flying out of control in about 3.2 seconds), that I know I am and recognize it, apologize for it, and am working very hard to realize no one is asking me questions to second-guess me, trip me up, or find reasons to ask me/inform me why/how I'm not doing my job... yes, the smoke is still in my hair and the flame-proof suit is still scorched from rather more past managers/supervisors/etc than I'd like!)
So the small request is this: Please to keep a good thought for me? Prayers welcome, if that's something you do, or hold me in the light or direct positive energy and strength to me or whatever your personal practice is? And yes, please feel free to mention to others, too. Right now I'm having a very hard time managing these stresses on my own. I will be SO appreciative! Many thanks in advance...
(And now off to bed an hour later than planned... have to start my day in the office at 7 tomorrow due to all this insanity... happy new year to me!)