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Sad in AZ (original poster member #24239) posted at 11:55 PM on Friday, August 16th, 2013
One week. I lasted one week. They asked me to put together a list of everything I had accomplished this week for a meeting this afternoon. I had a 2-page list OUTLINING what I was working on, and it wasn't enough.
Their reasons?
1) The owner asked me to send a fax; he gave me a fax # and a phone #--neither worked. I tried to send it several times; I even called the fax # from my phone (several times)--it was a message saying the mailbox was full--for a fax line 
The owner came back in, said the #'s were ok, sent the fax himself. I was nonplussed.
His wife presented me with a marked up fax cover sheet (that I created) and was incensed that I'd sent it out that way. I explained that I had given the owner the printed sheet only--it was his handwriting on it and HE had sent the fax. I didn't check to see what # he sent it too, but I suspect he got a different # (something was written on the paper that needed to be faxed--she didn't let me see it;probably the correct #?)
I spent the first two days researching databases for their business, which I'm new to. I had made arrangements to sit with the title clerk to go over what she thought was absolutely necessary before I started calling for prices. The owners felt it wasn't enough. I had presented them with an example of an employee manual and she pointed that out as having expected more from me. I explained I did not create that document in the first week...
There were other inane, ridiculous reasons, but there was no arguing; I'm out.
I suspect they had someone else they wanted more on the hook for the job who just came through this week, but then, I'm paranoid. 
If I get past the shock, I'm actually relieved. I realized by Wednesday that they would be impossible to please because they really don't know how to articulate how they want to run their business and would never be able to delegate. I figured I would do what I said I would do and look for another job. So here I go...
Bleh.
You are important and you matter. Your feelings matter. Your voice matters. Your story matters. Your life matters. Always.
Me: FBS (no longer betrayed nor a spouse)-63
D-day: 2007 (two years before finding SI)
S: 6/2010; D: 3/2011
KVille ( member #29071) posted at 12:04 AM on Saturday, August 17th, 2013
I am so sorry for you. Didn't you just move for this job? What a shit.
They sound a little crazy.
never ever getting back together
h0peless ( member #36697) posted at 12:05 AM on Saturday, August 17th, 2013
That's absolutely horrible. I guess the silver lining is that you won't be working for people who think it's OK to treat somebody like that.
wifehad5 ( Administrator #15162) posted at 12:05 AM on Saturday, August 17th, 2013
That sucks 
FBH - 52 FWW - 53 (BrokenRoad)2 kids 17 & 22The people you do your life with shape the life you live
Crescita ( member #32616) posted at 12:12 AM on Saturday, August 17th, 2013
That's horrible Sad, so sorry. Mojo your way to find something new quickly. I agree it is a silver lining that you won't have to work for these people. They sound quite incompetent and impossible to please.
“Happiness cannot be pursued; it must ensue.” ― Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning
sullymeishadomi ( member #16305) posted at 12:22 AM on Saturday, August 17th, 2013
jo2love ( member #31528) posted at 12:25 AM on Saturday, August 17th, 2013
(((Sad)))
I'm sorry. That is awful. I hope you find something terrific soon.
click4it ( member #209) posted at 12:36 AM on Saturday, August 17th, 2013
So sorry You don't need that crap anyway and will get better employment. (((hugs)))
Me: 45
Two boys: 20 and 17
Divorced 12-13-05
d-day 10-02-01
Laughter will cure life's ills. Have you had your laugh today?
inconnu ( member #24518) posted at 12:47 AM on Saturday, August 17th, 2013
Wow, and I thought I worked for a crazy person. Sorry this happened, but hoping and sending mojo that this leads to a much better job for you.
There is no joy without gratitude. - Brené Brown
metamorphisis ( member #12041) posted at 12:49 AM on Saturday, August 17th, 2013
Bleh.
I'm sorry Sad. I know it's uber annoying to look at it this way..but it almost sounds like they did you a favor. They would have been miserable to work for.
Go softly my sweet friend. You will always be a part of who I am.
deeplysad ( member #16590) posted at 12:49 AM on Saturday, August 17th, 2013
Wow, they didn't give you much time to get up to speed, did they?
(((Sad)))
Me: BW - I'm much too young to feel this damn old
Him: FWH - Midlife crisis with a pathetic porn wannabe
D-Day: August 2004; Lots of false R until February 2005.
Sad in AZ (original poster member #24239) posted at 12:56 AM on Saturday, August 17th, 2013
I can honestly say I'm glad I don't have to go back there on Monday. I can also honestly say I'm worried.
I've been through worse; I just need to get back on that horse...
You are important and you matter. Your feelings matter. Your voice matters. Your story matters. Your life matters. Always.
Me: FBS (no longer betrayed nor a spouse)-63
D-day: 2007 (two years before finding SI)
S: 6/2010; D: 3/2011
nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 12:58 AM on Saturday, August 17th, 2013
Cheese and crackers, Sad!
Are you ok? ((((hugs))))
You can call me NIK
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane
Sad in AZ (original poster member #24239) posted at 1:11 AM on Saturday, August 17th, 2013
I'm going to be on the balls of my ass but I've been here before. I'm getting too old for this.
You are important and you matter. Your feelings matter. Your voice matters. Your story matters. Your life matters. Always.
Me: FBS (no longer betrayed nor a spouse)-63
D-day: 2007 (two years before finding SI)
S: 6/2010; D: 3/2011
kernel ( member #27035) posted at 1:37 AM on Saturday, August 17th, 2013
Wow, that sucks. Especially considering you moved for the damn job. What losers. Sure hope you get something awesome soon!
"On particularly rough days when I'm sure I can't possibly endure, I like to remind myself that my track record for getting through bad days so far is 100% and that's pretty good."
GabyBaby ( member #26928) posted at 1:42 AM on Saturday, August 17th, 2013
Oh my goodness, Sad!
I'm so sorry to read this. I hope you land on your feet VERY quickly.
Me - late 40s
DD(27), DS(24, PDD-NOS)
WH#2 (SorryinSac)- Killed himself (May 2015) in our home 6 days after being served divorce docs.
XWH #1 - legally married 18yrs. 12+ OW (that I know of).
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jrc1963 ( member #26531) posted at 1:43 AM on Saturday, August 17th, 2013
W.T.F?
Sorry Sad... but it sounds like a shithole of a place to work... so at least you're out of that.
Job Mojo on finding a new job soon... One that doesn't suck ass.
Me: BSO - 56 Him: FWSO - 79 DS - 23 D-Day - 12-11-09, R - he finally came homeYour life is an Occasion. Rise to it. - Mr. Magorium, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"
Deeply Scared ( Administrator #2) posted at 1:45 AM on Saturday, August 17th, 2013
Oh Sad...I'm so sorry. My fingers are crossed for something much better to come along for you.
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." My Mom:)
My tolerance for stupid shit is getting less and less.
Must Survive ( member #34533) posted at 1:50 AM on Saturday, August 17th, 2013
Wow, is there anything you can do? You moved for this job, did they know that? It probably goes without saying, but if they can let you move across country for a job, and then they release you after a week, no empathy or values/concerns for anyone but themselves.
Sound familiar? You dodged a bullet. Maybe this is the way the universe got you to that city for something better!
Me BS
WS: Just a squished bug on the window of my life!
Divorced-Let my new beginning start
They have a choice: they can live in my new world, or they can die in their old one." — Daenerys Targaryen
Lucky2HaveMe ( member #13333) posted at 2:11 AM on Saturday, August 17th, 2013
Silver lining? They showed their true colors before you had too Mich of yourself vested in them.
Here's hoping you find an even better opportunity. Have you even had a chance to decide if you will stay in NY or somewhere else?
Love isn't what you say, it's what you do.
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