OT: Death of the OT thread.

[Chainshot]

We go over every single detail that we each took care of the week before and everything we're planning for the coming week.



That is great advice, but myself and the other tech are second-class citizens in terms of a lot of things [we don't have all the admin passwords, we can't join PCs to the domain, stuff like that]. Most of the stuff that she stresses about is stuff that only she is allowed to do.

Two points -- one, if there is a heavy workload, suggest shortening up the meeting so your whole team gets 5-ish man-hours of work time back per week. Two, ask if some of the onerus tasks be parsed out to individuals on the team. Having her have all the accesses is fine, but right now, she's a single point of failure for your entire team. Flip it over so that each one of you gets a task, she retains her rights since you will need a backup for the tasks but it moves her from being primary.

And having been just given a year-end review by someone who was my "manager" for five weeks and who has tried to fire me in the past, I understand the basis of having a terrible manager to deal with.

 

[HockeyH3aven]

I love my job

 

[vcv]

I love waking up, seeing all the 190 traffic alerts and not having to give a ****.

 

[HockeyH3aven]

There were two accidents on the 33 West in about a mile, just west of the 33W/90 intersection. Cars were backed up all the way to the end of the 33 where it turns into Genesee.

 

[Jim Bob]

So, long story short -- and the biggest pressing issue -- I want a new job. The job I am at now is not even remotely close to what I thought it would be, and it's leading to me feeling miserable around the clock. I have no self-confidence at work any more and I feel incredibly under the microscope.

Been there.

It sucks.

Get moving before you get tagged as "not a team player" like I was for being overly realistic.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

There were two accidents on the 33 West in about a mile, just west of the 33W/90 intersection. Cars were backed up all the way to the end of the 33 where it turns into Genesee.

Brutal. Bad. Hope victims are ok. I don't like taking the 33 because people drive recklessly sometimes. More than when I'm on the 190 and everything.

 

[TehDoak]

That is great advice, but myself and the other tech are second-class citizens in terms of a lot of things [we don't have all the admin passwords, we can't join PCs to the domain, stuff like that]. Most of the stuff that she stresses about is stuff that only she is allowed to do.

so wait wait wait, for every deploy/reinstall, you have to wait for her to come over and sign in.

That's not micromanaging, that's sheer incompetence.

 

[SackTastic]

Yeah.... this sounds like a very poorly run shop. That's just absurd.

 

[Jim Bob]

I loved being the manager that replaced an micromanager.

The appreciation for trusting professionals to do their work was really cool.

 

[McCauleyChirps]

My manager is a micromanager. I'm a supervisor, but feel like I'm just part of my staff. He tells me and my staff what to do every minute of the day.

Yes, I am looking for another job.

 

[vcv]

I love my job

I'm pretty happy with mine so far. The real test will be coming over the next 2 months or so.

 

[TehDoak]

God, this thread really makes me want to re-consider looking for another job.

My frustration for my current work is knowing I could walk out the door and be doing the same job elsewhere for 30-50% more pay. However, what I love about my job is that I don't deal with the awful managers. My immediate manager has some things that annoy me, but in the end I know he's on my side and will work with me.

My bosses boss is just a chill guy who is a bottom line kinda guy. Basically if you keep his job easy, he'll keep your job easy.

I am going to be super picky if I ever do decide to leave. I am 90% certain my long term goal (in 10 or so years) is going to be to own my own business. If I leave for more money, the savings is going to start piling up towards that goal. I'd much rather be able to take all the risk if I can make the decisions that I know will work. If I can run a company that can successfully employ and support 10 people full time, I think that would be pretty damn amazing.

 

[Mike McDermott]

I am certainly glad I made the switch back in October. I obviously have some of the same stresses that I did at my old job but those come with what I do for a living.

It goes a long way that I actually feel appreciated at my new place.

 

[HockeyH3aven]

I'm pretty happy with mine so far. The real test will be coming over the next 2 months or so.

If I had to issue one complaint, it would be that I make more money.

 

[Jim Bob]

http://usersknow.blogspot.com/2013/02/make-meetings-less-awful.html

This popped up in my Google Reader list and I felt like I needed to share.

 

[TehDoak]

http://usersknow.blogspot.com/2013/02/make-meetings-less-awful.html

This popped up in my Google Reader list and I felt like I needed to share.

yes, on meetings:



Pretty much explains it. Let the people you hire do work.

 

[vcv]

And speaking of jobs, my wife may have an opportunity to move again, but back to her previous place of employment. However, it would be a ~10-15% raise and a higher position.

Main drawbacks are ****tier health insurance, 20-25 minute commute instead of 5.

She also interviewed for a BIG position at her current place, but didn't think the interview went well. If she did manage to get that position though, it would be probably a 30%+ raise.

I'm glad for her, just hope she can find something she can be happy with and not so stressed.

 

[McCauleyChirps]

I'd go into my horrible situation, but its my day off and don't want to get worked up at the moment.

 

[Jim Bob]

I am starting to feel like a jerk.

I have been out a few times with this nice, smart, sweet lady friend from work. But, there is no "more than friends" spark there.

She's also really religious and I feel like I'll get struck down by lightning if I try and hold her hand.



And then there is this lady that I'm meeting for coffee on Thursday that I'm really clicking with via email & text.....

 

[Myllz]

so wait wait wait, for every deploy/reinstall, you have to wait for her to come over and sign in.

That's not micromanaging, that's sheer incompetence.

True story. My advice:

 

[HockeyH3aven]

so wait wait wait, for every deploy/reinstall, you have to wait for her to come over and sign in.

That's not micromanaging, that's sheer incompetence.

 

[Jim Bob]

yes, on meetings:

Pretty much explains it. Let the people you hire do work.

I wish I could work at 37signals.

 

[Penalty Killa]

I like my job. I manage about 30 people and I'm FAR from a micro-manager. My boss is awesome. We get along well. My work keeps me challenged but not stressed. My hours are reasonable and my pay is great.

My only complaint is my commute. 25 mins where it used to be 10 at the old house.

But overall, things are good here.

 

[Clock]

And speaking of jobs, my wife may have an opportunity to move again, but back to her previous place of employment. However, it would be a ~10-15% raise and a higher position.

Main drawbacks are ****tier health insurance, 20-25 minute commute instead of 5.

She also interviewed for a BIG position at her current place, but didn't think the interview went well. If she did manage to get that position though, it would be probably a 30%+ raise.

I'm glad for her, just hope she can find something she can be happy with and not so stressed.

Has she considered applying to HNNY?

 

[vcv]

Has she considered applying to HNNY?

No, I'll have her ask her recruiter about it.