ahhh! I'm so frustrated.

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by cliffdweller

Been there, done that. Just remember that it's always good to try to better yourself, that's what you were doing right? Just because this situation didn't work out, it doesn't mean you made a mistake, you tried it and realized it didn't work for you, chalk it up to a learning experience. Just don't be afraid to continue to take risks, sometimes they pay off!

Yes, don't forget, you were REALLY bored at that other job!

[BlackWidow]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

seriously. I am so PO'd...I'm sick to death of the job I have. god. and I hate feeling this way. so today is boss' day, right? and I work for 3 attorneys. no one mentioned anything about doing a gift from the team or anything and I was kind of like, ok, well, guess we won't do one. but this morning I was feeling gracious and thought we should at least do a little something. so, I email everyone and say if you want to contribute to a gift card to a little cafe downstairs, let me know by 10. so, 10 comes and goes, and get a couple of dollars from folks. I go down, get cards for all 3 and gift certificates for 2 (the other one has an assigned paralegal and I thought it was really her role to get a "gift") - anyway, I get back and the senior paralegal has responded and said the main boss is a stickler for firm policy of "no gifts" - now, what does that mean? and why is she just now responding? and then she says, but I'll contribute if the group does. wtf? does that mean? so, I just gave them all the cards and kept the gift cert. for now. I mean, I'd look like a dumbass. this is just the latest in a line of things that piss me off here. what's a bitch to do? I'm so over it. I need to find something else, seriously. and not to mention that everything they told me in my interview to get me here was a lie. I left a job I had been at for 4 years with senior classification...come and go as I please, preapproved overtime and working for the big partner. they lied to get me here and now I'm screwed.

anyway, thanks for letting me vent.

Be a hooker..good money..late hrs..meet cute guys!

[catinthedark]

there are two things in life that are certain: death and taxes.

add a third: office politics.

they exist everywhere - and always suck. i fear that even if you were to leave your job, jason, you'd find some similar crap at the next one.

my one question to you is... what did your bosses say when you gave them the cards? were they gracious and appreciative? what you did was classy and kind. your colleagues probably just felt bad that they didn't think of it - so they tried to discourage you. just keep that in mind, and feel sorry for the poor, heartless sods you work with.

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by catinthedark

there are two things in life that are certain: death and taxes.

add a third: office politics.

they exist everywhere - and always suck. i fear that even if you were to leave your job, jason, you'd find some similar crap at the next one.

my one question to you is... what did your bosses say when you gave them the cards? were they gracious and appreciative? what you did was classy and kind. your colleagues probably just felt bad that they didn't think of it - so they tried to discourage you. just keep that in mind, and feel sorry for the poor, heartless sods you work with.

Hell, I'd feel sorry for the CLIENTS! unless they're corporate, then its just what they deserve. arrgh. attorneys! even when you PAY them you dont get service...

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by catinthedark

there are two things in life that are certain: death and taxes.

add a third: office politics.

they exist everywhere - and always suck. i fear that even if you were to leave your job, jason, you'd find some similar crap at the next one.

my one question to you is... what did your bosses say when you gave them the cards? were they gracious and appreciative? what you did was classy and kind. your colleagues probably just felt bad that they didn't think of it - so they tried to discourage you. just keep that in mind, and feel sorry for the poor, heartless sods you work with.

Yeah, never stop being kind. It is the better way to be even though it is harder. But if it's in your nature you can't even help it. I've often wished I could be more of a jerk because my life would be easier. But would it really? I don't think so.

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by catinthedark

there are two things in life that are certain: death and taxes.

add a third: office politics.

they exist everywhere - and always suck. i fear that even if you were to leave your job, jason, you'd find some similar crap at the next one.

my one question to you is... what did your bosses say when you gave them the cards? were they gracious and appreciative? what you did was classy and kind. your colleagues probably just felt bad that they didn't think of it - so they tried to discourage you. just keep that in mind, and feel sorry for the poor, heartless sods you work with.

you're right and I know that. still just pisses me off that I didn't have to deal with the office politics at my last firm because I was so high up. I mean, I was as respected as some attorneys (not tootin' my horn, just sayin') and here I am in the thick of it.

the attys were very gracious and appreciative. I ended up giving them the gift cards anyway. no one made a stink and I realized, like y'all said, the others are just pissed it wasn't their idea.