Here's the sugar-coated version:
Having worked at another camp for 5 summers, I had a pretty clear idea of what I wanted out of this summer. I had minimal training at this new job, and so I just went blazing ahead with my best guess of how things aught to run. This made for a few disagreements with the director and associate directors. After Friday, I was ready to quit.
Having worked at another camp for 5 summers, I had a pretty clear idea of what I wanted out of this summer. I had minimal training at this new job, and so I just went blazing ahead with my best guess of how things aught to run. This made for a few disagreements with the director and associate directors. After Friday, I was ready to quit.
On Monday morning, I was still ready to quit, but after a few activities with my kids and co-counselors, I softened and decided to give it another go. I voiced some concerns and asked for direction from my director, and again, the training or help I received was minimal.
Since I'm the most transparent person I know, it was pretty easy to tell I was frustrated and not enjoying my job. I guess I voiced my frustration a few times to my coworkers. And then I ran into my old camp at the pool and spent some time talking with them.
Today I had a meeting with the director and her supervisor and got put on unpaid suspension (note to self: next time, quit before they try to fire you). I called back to let them know I didn't want to come back. The director's supervisor said that they'd decided to invite me back, but I'd already made my decision. What kind of work environment would I be returning to? It was already strained, and after today's meeting, I'm thinking it wouldn't be much better.
I have a few options I'm pursuing, and for now, I'm happy to spend the afternoon with my Penny.
6 comments:
Sorry things didn't go well. Hopefully you'll get something great soon!
Sorry girl. As you know, I was also excused from a job after about a week. Stupid. But honestly, I was much happier once I was out of that toxic environment. Good luck finding a new job. In the mean time, enjoy Penny!
Sounds like a terrible situation! I was in a job where the things that I was doing weren't up to expectations, but then when I asked for more direction I could never get it. Frustrating!
You are not the most transparent--I am!! :) So sorry, but I can honestly say that it sounds like a story that would happen to me. :)
That sounds just horrible, Chelsea. I really can't imagine that anything you'd do would get you on unpaid suspension. They must have some issues at the camp. But now they have to figure out how to replace you which is more work for them.
I'm sorry Bear Camp didn't work out.
Yep, Holly. You might trump me on the transparency. :)
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