Friday Night at Last... And I Hate Censorship

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So, work kinda sucked in a weird way today. It was review day and I got mine--partially. To be finished on Monday, after Doran, the boss boss (he who fired my boss, Cody, Jeremy, yeah him--and is usually in Topeka) discusses with Human Resources our discussion today. Apparently, it is a no no to have Netflix mailed to work, now it is suddenly (and not just for me) a no no to watch movies (or listen to them) at work (audiobooks are fine), and also, I am In Trouble for using the copier to print off a slew of flyers for my daughter's internship, Samaritan House. Now the funny thing is I was told if I had asked If I could run them off, then it would've been fine, that B&W does this kind of thing all the time. And it is of course okay to run 10-20 copies here and there, everyone does it, but I apparently have been accused of running off 1500. Uhhh... what? I do believe after he heard what it was for--and admitted that Deb, up in Topeka, had told me it was okay--that there will be no big consequence. If there is, well, whatever.

It was an interesting discussion to say the least. Chris, my former boss, has been concerned that I would get smacked down for something inane because they know now that I talk to him all the time, and I was always happy working for Chris. [I've been kind of expecting something but I figured it would be for talking on the cell phone (mostly to Nick lol), or being on the 'nets (which I have to for what I do and generally DO stay off of twitter and lj during work--generally), or having googlemail open all the time. The only person I chat with at all anymore is Nick, and that is just here and there--chat warps my brain, I decided, and interfered with everything I wanted to get done. I am much happier without chatting, very true on that.]

But no, it was none of those things, it was stupid netflix, my laptop, and running copies. After the conversation Doran expressed concern I'd be upset, not want to go to the Christmas party tomorrow, etc. I said no, of course not. I'm cool. LOL. And I am, really. This is all so stupid, and I don't trust him, and I am quite good at playing the game, have been for weeks now.

LOL just talked to Chris-ex-boss. He believes that more than anything, Doran is testing how I react to his calling me on the carpet. I agree, actually, based on what I know about him. Stay tuned for Monday and I'll report what actually ended up happening.

In the meantime, tomorrow night is our Christmas Party, and I am bringing my daughter. Told Doran my daughter was my date (and is 21) and he would get to meet her then, oh boy! LOL. And oh no, I am absolutely never saying a word of this to Tiff. She would be very upset that her project got me a 'corrective action.' Oy!

So anyway, the above is why I have suddenly flocked my lj. I am not sure if my work computer doesn't have some link buried in it somewhere, and you never know. I won't get on lj at work again if I can help it. Okay maybe a little but I will keep logged out when not on there AND delete all my passwords. That's a good idea...first thing Monday. I already deleted Dropbox off there--would not be good if they could access my writing especially with all that gay stuff... (oy!)

And now I must get to work on my rewrite. I can just imagine what my employer would think if they knew I wrote that wicked stuff, oh lordy! LOL. The thought amuses me...

Comments

[klgrem.livejournal.com]

Goodness. *shakes head*
Most of what you ran off was probably for work.

Still. I don't expect it to, but if anything bad did happen, it might actually be something good.

Enjoy the party and have a great weekend. :)

[valancy-joy.livejournal.com]

UGH work crap is crappy.

don't let 'em getcha down...

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

I used to love my job...:(

[pir8fancier.livejournal.com]

I would not get on LJ EVER while at work given what has transpired. If they are calling you on the carpet for these kind of minor infractions, I wonder if they are starting to document your activities. STAY OFF all social networking sites, period, while at work (and that means Nic, too). I am dead serious about this. I fear they are setting you up.

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

Ever since they fired Chris (or office manager) because they didn't' like his management style, those of old-timers have come under The Eye. I got along brilliantly with Chris, worked with him for years and came there because of him, so I figured they'd be watching. Kevin, my other coworker who has also been scrutinized, and I call it 'playing the game.' He's looking to leave as soon as he can, which makes me sad.

It makes me very sad too that this brilliant, homey-feeling happy office is being turned into the boss boss's idea of a proper work environment. He told me he doesn't want to make people unhappy to come to work, but there have to be changes, i.e. it is just too casual. Never mind that we're getting the work done and then some--the FW team works very hard, dammit. I take my job seriously but he has no concept of that, no concept of me. Chris knew me very well...oi! I miss working for him SO MUCH. I keep telling him to get a permanent job w/room for an assistant and I will be there. Unless it is in Frisco as that is too far to drive. LOL!

If they knew about my writing, what I am writing right now that is as they know I have the mystery, can you imagine??? Oh my! I never ever write at work for a reason but I half-expected that to be thrown at me. I did have my drop box connected but that was deleted the other day. Got a bad feeling and did so.

[cthonus.livejournal.com]

Last year our spamtrap was full of Chicken Coop companies newsletters. No idea who signed up to them but every couple of days we had nice colourful photos of the latest wacky designs. This year was the turn of horseloverz.com. Bridlewear to coin a phrase. One of our directors has used her email address for online stuff and half my morning is taken up with deleting adverts: holiday, bingo and festive vibrator ones.

Its one law for the likes of us and another for them.

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the netflix thing cracks me up. I knew it was blocked, and honestly? Every single one of the maybe five or six--just checked, six!-- were documentaries, lol. There was never any rule about not getting things sent to work.

Talking at length last night with former boss, we're both convinced I'm being tested because of my loyalty to him. Not surprised really. Former boss is now across the street, where I initially came from--depending on what happens Monday I may just go talk to them over there. I know I'm not going to lose my job over this--just got a nice bonus and a raise--but it is...weird. All the rules are changing but no one is telling us.

[tree00faery.livejournal.com]

Blaah. Sounds extremely unfun. Here's hoping things settle down.

[stargazer60.livejournal.com]

At my former job, there weren't any blocked websites. Where I am now, I know yahoo, You tube and a few others are. Twitter isn't, which is strange to me. but I'm so busy, I only have time to go online during my lunch break. And I'm still relatively new, so I don't want to rock the boat.

Shame the culture is changing where you are. It should be that as long as the work gets done, keeping the employees happy is part of managements job. And it seems to me they aren't going to be happy going forward!

Keep us posted!

And I hope the party was fun!

[catsintheattic.livejournal.com]

They should be grateful that you're doing a good and dedicated job. What utter asshats. *shakes fist*

1500?

[madwriter.livejournal.com]

I'm wondering now if whoever was making the accusation had actually made that many and is now trying to deflect the blame...But that's just my conspiratorial mind at work. :)

[blue-fjords.livejournal.com]

Keep me posted on Monday, C!! How was the party?

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

The party was a blast. Took Tiff, we had a lot of fun at dinner and bowling went great. Alas, I am nervous about tomorrow, and just growly about the whole situation. This time last year, work was Heaven--except for stephnie. Oy.

[green-knight.livejournal.com]

I am sorry your place of work it turning toxic. In the past, it sounded awesome - losing that awesomeness must hurt. (And, yeah, looking for alternatives doesn't sound like a bad idea.)

My place of work is going through a similar squeeze. Guess what: happy employees are more productive, but somehow they don't seem to learn that in management school.

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it is sad and depressing to see a fun great place go down. I dread going today but might as well get it over with. Sigh! After seeing heads roll that I never ever thought I would, it is just impossible to believe there is any reason to think it can't happen to me, too, for the stupidest reasons. ARGH.

Must hit the shower and get this day started so it can get done.