Melissa1979
12-28-2007, 10:41 PM
Hi,
Some of you may remember me as I have posted here before but only once or twice. I was rather vague in my previous posts as to what exactly was going on in my work environment so allow me to give a brief refresher..
For the past 3 years I have been working at a race track as a Registrar. This job is seasonal and is not something I hope to make a "career." I just do it for fun and the extra cash. I don't know why I am making a big deal out of quitting this job. I guess it's because the money is nice and some of the people are somewhat decent and make going to work enjoyable.
When I began this job I trained under the former Registrar, let's call her Betty. Betty is the Ticket Manager and is a full-time employee. Overall Betty was a nice person but as time went on she would make rude comments and behave inappropriately. By this I mean, she would say "Hi" in a very snobby way; spread gossip-- turn co-workers against each other; and tell lies about people to the management to prevent them from being promoted. I never gave into her gossip, heck I never gave her the time of day to listen to it and I guess that bothered her because she tagged me early on as "odd" behind my back. Little does she know I heard it..but I took the high road by treating her with respect and trying to make the workplace friendly.
A few months ago as the season drew to a close, my boss asked me to make some suggestions for next year and I did. One of the suggestions was to set up a code of conduct for all Registrar's from various sanctioning bodies that come to our facility. I told her that a few of them behave in ways that are not conducive to our facility and are disrespectful. I know that Betty heard this because she was present in the meeting. She probably felt defensive because her friends are volunteer Registrar's and are mainly the ones spreading the gossip; drinking on the job; etc.. All I have so say is, if the shoe fits.. wear it.
During my 3 years at this track I have never received a promotion or a pay increase which is quite a disappointment. I put up with a lot, and they know it but they obviously don't value me. At my other job, I am a Psychiatric Technician and was hired also, as an Insurance Biller. They're always talking about letting me do new things and it pays well. I would like to focus more on that..
I guess my main deal is I am sick of the drama; the dead end future there and the poor pay which is why I want to move on. I plan on sending my boss an email informing her that she should anticipate a letter of resignation in the coming days but I'm afraid I don't have the courage to do it. It's like this place has a hold on me and I hate it.
Anyone blame me for wanting to leave? I told them in October that I would be back next season but heck, things change..
Some of you may remember me as I have posted here before but only once or twice. I was rather vague in my previous posts as to what exactly was going on in my work environment so allow me to give a brief refresher..
For the past 3 years I have been working at a race track as a Registrar. This job is seasonal and is not something I hope to make a "career." I just do it for fun and the extra cash. I don't know why I am making a big deal out of quitting this job. I guess it's because the money is nice and some of the people are somewhat decent and make going to work enjoyable.
When I began this job I trained under the former Registrar, let's call her Betty. Betty is the Ticket Manager and is a full-time employee. Overall Betty was a nice person but as time went on she would make rude comments and behave inappropriately. By this I mean, she would say "Hi" in a very snobby way; spread gossip-- turn co-workers against each other; and tell lies about people to the management to prevent them from being promoted. I never gave into her gossip, heck I never gave her the time of day to listen to it and I guess that bothered her because she tagged me early on as "odd" behind my back. Little does she know I heard it..but I took the high road by treating her with respect and trying to make the workplace friendly.
A few months ago as the season drew to a close, my boss asked me to make some suggestions for next year and I did. One of the suggestions was to set up a code of conduct for all Registrar's from various sanctioning bodies that come to our facility. I told her that a few of them behave in ways that are not conducive to our facility and are disrespectful. I know that Betty heard this because she was present in the meeting. She probably felt defensive because her friends are volunteer Registrar's and are mainly the ones spreading the gossip; drinking on the job; etc.. All I have so say is, if the shoe fits.. wear it.
During my 3 years at this track I have never received a promotion or a pay increase which is quite a disappointment. I put up with a lot, and they know it but they obviously don't value me. At my other job, I am a Psychiatric Technician and was hired also, as an Insurance Biller. They're always talking about letting me do new things and it pays well. I would like to focus more on that..
I guess my main deal is I am sick of the drama; the dead end future there and the poor pay which is why I want to move on. I plan on sending my boss an email informing her that she should anticipate a letter of resignation in the coming days but I'm afraid I don't have the courage to do it. It's like this place has a hold on me and I hate it.
Anyone blame me for wanting to leave? I told them in October that I would be back next season but heck, things change..