April is a Drama Queen. My position has been occupied by more people than there are years the firm has been open because of April. She is so female and dramatic that she needs to always be stirring the pot.
Today she called me to ask for a meeting. GREAT, I think this can't be good, she hasn't spoken to me in weeks (which was kind of a good thing). I pulled Joe aside and asked him what this was about.
Joe: Well she doesn't like you. She thinks you should say goodbye when you leave and that you are using your sick and vacation time. She also doesn't think you get excited worked up enough when things need to be done.
Me: What? I get all my work done? When have I not?
Joe: Well she thinks you leave at 5pm when there is still more to do.
Me: that happened once and it was because I asked her if she needed help with anything at 2pm because she was freaking out. She asked me at 5pm to help her! I had to go to the doctor, I couldn't stay, she started screaming at me and stamping her feet!
Joe: I know I heard. Just talk to her, she has issues getting along with more than just you she has issues with many people here and clients, your position has a very high turnover.
Me: Joe, this kind of crap is what stops people from getting work done, it isn't necessary in the work place.
So, I had my meeting. She asked me why I don't say goodbye and why I don't get as worked up as she does about getting this done. After answering her and telling her she needs to respect my time outside of work because I always get my work done and have hundreds of overtime accumulated, and that I refuse to participate in office drama, she talked about the economy and politics for over an hour and a half. Really?!!! What a dramatic waste of time!!! After, she had me fill out a review form. That was 2.5 hours of a pointless meeting, and time I can not get back!
On the upside I worked out Monday after work and I got a cat :).
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