Apple
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Post by Apple on Oct 4, 2015 10:49:38 GMT -5
I've been at the new location/job for two weeks. I got transferred with a little bit of drama... because it was a settlement, it wasn't the normal hiring process, and some people were/are upset because of that. There was one "shoo-in" who "should have got the job", and I found out that my current supervisor didn't help my situation when he said something along the lines of "I can't legally say" when asked what happened. But, he really can't legally say, so I can't really fault his response (management is horrible about guiding supervisors). They (current coworkers) did make phone calls to guys at my old location, then got really confused when those guys said they really liked me and I was a good worker--I guess they were expecting I got moved because I "did" something, or was unreasonable or something. But, so far, they do seem to be giving me a chance! I've lost two pounds in my first two weeks. It's not much, but I'm hoping it kick-starts some good weight loss. I've been averaging over five miles a day of walking. Once I'm done with training and familiar with the project, I'll have hours where I can walk around without getting in trouble. I stopped by my parent's house this weekend and my dad made a comment that I looked a lot better. I really do feel better--guts are no longer on strike, and I was actually hungry, for real food, for the first time in forever after about a day or two at the new job. I don't feel abnormal stress. There is stress to learn the place and the job, I have six weeks, but I've already been set loose on my own for a few jobs and managed to pass the test there. It's a lot to learn, but I know I can do it. Worked with an old friend last week and he said I'd already changed one person's mind. The guy had been "concerned" about me joining the crew, and after working with me for two days said "she's smart, looks like she's going to be a good worker, and I hope everyone will give her a chance." I also got more confirmation I made the right move by not coming on as an electrician. They just hired one of my old coworkers to be the new supervisor. There is no way I'd want to work for that guy, and the nightmare would just be starting all over again if I had to. He's one that went out of his way during the investigation to badmouth me, telling lies, etc. Luckily, with my new schedule, I should very rarely have to see him. And, I love my schedule! I only work two days this week, then four nights next week, and only two days the last week of the month. I can handle that
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kjto1
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Post by kjto1 on Oct 4, 2015 11:33:02 GMT -5
Good Luck!
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taz157
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Post by taz157 on Oct 4, 2015 12:26:18 GMT -5
Thanks for the update. I had been wondering how it was going. Good luck!!
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swamp
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Post by swamp on Oct 4, 2015 12:31:33 GMT -5
Yay!
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Oct 4, 2015 17:34:42 GMT -5
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Post by Jaguar on Oct 4, 2015 19:52:50 GMT -5
All the best of luck to you !
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debthaven
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Post by debthaven on Oct 4, 2015 23:18:03 GMT -5
Great news Apple! I've been wondering how the new job has been going for you. :-)
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NastyWoman
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Post by NastyWoman on Oct 4, 2015 23:49:28 GMT -5
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lund
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Post by lund on Oct 5, 2015 3:40:43 GMT -5
Sounds great - keeping my fingers crossed that it may continue!
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Anne_in_VA
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Oct 5, 2015 6:49:04 GMT -5
Glad to hear your new job is going well,
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wvugurl26
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Post by wvugurl26 on Oct 5, 2015 6:50:19 GMT -5
Glad it is working out!!
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Wisconsin Beth
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Oct 5, 2015 7:07:57 GMT -5
So happy to hear this Apple. I'm glad things are going well.
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tcu2003
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Post by tcu2003 on Oct 5, 2015 7:53:58 GMT -5
Yay - glad to hear things are going well!
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Post by TheOtherMe on Oct 6, 2015 19:41:00 GMT -5
Best to you.
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