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I thought it was time I write an update on what's going on in my life. Maybe it will help me see things with less tunnel vision. I resigned my place of employment on April 30. It seemed to cause a flurry of excitement in the corporate higher ups. I guess my bitching, moaning and groaning over the past year fell on deaf ears until the moment of truth came.
So after multiple phone conferences and "sit down and hash this out" meetings...I've been given promises "to get this situation fixed". So approximately two weeks after I resigned, I rescinded my resignation on the terms the changes will be made.
I readily admitted to them I am so burned out I could not see a way to fix things. So this is what they came up with:
1. I get to hire an assistant DON. Did that yesterday. Quite a chunk out of the budget I might add. Didn't make me bat an eye.
2. A video surveillance system will be installed throughout the building. I could of hired even another assistant for what this baby will cost, but in time saved from having to interview a zillion witnesses to figure out what happened...it will be recorded for all to see.
3. Increased attorney support to deal with the union issues that had become my main focus instead of patient care. This portion of it all actually becomes quite complicated and I'm not even sure I understand it all. Lawyers...what can I say. The "bottom line" is I'll no longer be harrassed by the union. We'll see.
4. A $10,000 reward will be posted for information leading to the ....blah, blah, of anyone who basically does something illegal in the building against a patient or management staff. Where this one came from is a long story...and I'd just as soon skip over it again.
5. Increased corporate support and presence. Damn this could be scarey. Time will tell.
So that's the story. I promised them I would stay for now and try it. The burn out factor is still alive and present. But I'm the one that has to come up with a plan to try and fix that. Unlike them, I made no promises that this problem can be resolved but I am willing to try.
So anyway that's been the recent happenings on the road to Oz.
Damn. They really like you. Everytime I have left somewhere or even begged for a little extra pay they tell me "Don't let the door hit you in the ass on they way out". Needless to say I've been out the door many times.
Posted by: Grey Biker at May 20, 2004 07:16 AMRemember Dorothy, follow the yellow brick road.
I hope this works out. I agree with Grey Biker, this is a really unusual thing to happen in the corporate world. It says a lot about how highly they think of you.
Of course, the cynic in me says watch out, they may just be using you to man the ramparts until they can replace you. Even though the changes you've made needed to be done, the home office types won't forget that you "betrayed" them by quitting. Watch your back and good luck.
Posted by: LittleA at May 20, 2004 09:38 AMOh it's all about CYA. I'm not so sure they think highly of me...after all a squeaky wheel is just a pain in the ass.
I think that I just hit a nerve (legal and conscientious). My beef was foremost patient care and safety, harrassment by union officials and my own safety concerns. I think this took them off guard. Employees disgruntled over wages they are used to dealing with.
With the facts and the proof put in front of them, they had no choice but to respond. Actually if they didn't make the changes, who would take the job? You would have to be insane you know. Heh.
Posted by: Dawn at May 20, 2004 04:26 PMHmm. Even if they could make your job a lot easier, burnout is burnout. Glad you got some support, though. I hope it's enough.
Posted by: Erica at May 25, 2004 01:00 AMFind one thing you like about the new situation and let that be the silver lining for now. Look for one little nugget of goodness each day and focus on that when you get home.
Burnout doesn't have to stay stagnant.
Posted by: Da Goddess at May 28, 2004 03:23 AM