My manager rang me a short while ago, and not only am I still suspended, but I have to go all the way to London tomorrow for an 'investigatory interview'. Thanks a lot, I can hardly restrain my enthusiasm for what will probably be something like an eleven or twelve hour round trip for an interview that will probably last about 30 minutes. Why it couldn't be done over the phone is beyond me, but the management are insistent that the meeting has to be face to face. The only crumb of comfort, such as it is, was that when I rather bitterly asked if I should bring a bag with me to clear my locker out, my manager told me I shouldn't talk like that, and that he 'wants to get me back to work', which could mean anything or nothing, given that, while he's a reasonable enough bloke, he is rather prone to being full of bullshit. I may learn more tomorrow, so I'll reserve judgment until then.
Love & best wishes to all
Sammy B
Keeping my fingers crossed for you
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Daniel
Hello Daniel
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's the uncertainty which is hardest to deal with, hopefully some of that might be dispelled tomorrow - one way or the other.
Love & best wishes
Sammy B
It'll go well I'm sure.
ReplyDelete-Joe.
It sounds like your manager is on your side. Go there with an open mind and try not to blow up. Hopefully things will work out ok. From what you told us, I don't see why it won't. Maybe they are just trying to investigate to find a way to prevent another occurrence of whatever occurred.
ReplyDeleteHello Joe and Brian
ReplyDeleteI'm marginally more hopeful than I was, but, as I said, I'll wait until I hear what my manager has to say tomorrow before I commit myself to saying much more.
Love & best wishes
Sammy B
Oh Sammy;
ReplyDeleteI've been worried for you all night. I purposely went to bed this morning rather than check in for "hopeful thoughts".... and to be honest, I think that is exactly what you are getting.
Here is the way I see it: If you were getting canned, they would just say it. To bring you all the way to London for a face to face tells me that they want to know you. As a supv., I would rather just end it once I've made the decision. So, this is your opportunity to be the person they want and need in the position. Be receptive, informative, confident, and I am so pulling for you and looking forward to hearing great things.
Oh, also, keep track of all your expenses from this "suspension", including wages normally earned, travel expenses, phone expenses, whatever. When they reinstate you, those are expenses due you.
Sammy, this is good news! I'd be nervous because my stutter comes out in such a situation, but I know you are going to do well.
Happy thoughts and love;
randy
Sammy
ReplyDeleteBest of luck for tomorrow.
I suspect your manager may be stuck in the corporate mindset, and will simply go through the laid-down procedure for the situation, without thinking how it affects the people involved in it.
*hugs*
Mark
Hello Randy
ReplyDeleteI shall certainly be discussing the practical and financial aspects of this shambles tomorrow, amongst the other stuff. I'm not approaching the interview with too many nerves, partly because I still think I'm in the right, and partly because I don't have any problems dealing with management at any level in my organisation - I've been in posts earlier on in my career where I've had to deal with people very close to the top of the greasy pole within the industry, and I've always managed to cope. And I think, after a few ups and downs, I've arrived at a que sera, sera kind of attitude. Thank you for the good wishes.
Love & best wishes
Sammy B
Hello Mark
ReplyDeleteMy manager is typical of many in his relatively junior position in the hierarchy of our industry, promoted from the ranks and getting relatively little training in how to be a manager, making it up as he goes along. I suspect the ultimate decision will come from someone higher up the food chain, but as I've just said to Randy, I'm not too terrified about tomorrow, just a bit irritated I've got to do such a long round trip to facilitate the process.
Thank you, as ever, for your friendship and support.
((Hugs))
Love & best wishes
Sammy B
Good heavens...all that time...wasted...
ReplyDeleteBut at least the manager thinks you should be back at work.
Head up! I know the story, so all else I can say is TELL IT LIKE IT IS!
Peace <3
Jay
Hello Jay
ReplyDeleteYes, another day of my life is going to be frittered away, apart from a half hour stating my case. Marvellous!
Love & best wishes
Sammy B