Some of you may know, but for those who don't, I have been the subject of bullying for the past 5 months at work. Although I can't necessarily prove it, I feel that it stemmed from jealousy. You see... I am passionate about the field I work in (Healthcare) and I love helping people. This tends to get me to go above and beyond what is called for to help another in need. This also leads me to get various awards and acclimation's from time to time. However, recently I have been getting more and is why I have been receiving the brunt of passive-aggressive behavior and jealousy from a few co-workers.
Today I was fired. The bullies won. Although, I should be down and out (which may come later) I am actually 'ok' with it and relieved to be out of a hostile work environment. The downside is that I have been at this company for 5 years and cannot use them as a reference or receive unemployment. Healthcare is what I am in school for and I am sure it will present it's challenges in the future when I re-enter the workplace. I graduate in 8 months. All of my experience and various skills are from this company that I can no longer use as a reference.
Still, I am relieved. Relieved to be out of a hostile work environment, dredging going to work. To be free from the micro-management of haters watching your every move and able to do more of the things I never had time for because work/school/sleep was
all I had time for.
I am glad I have been saving every penny and will not have a financial burden for a long time. I have been planning and pre-planning every move from now up to a year after I graduate. For the most part nothing has changes but, my house payment will have to wait. I also brought in the New Year with Over-time so, I'm way ahead. I am in a union so, for once maybe they will do something and set me up with another job somewhere.
Anyway, just venting, but finally... I have the time to devote to my Yorkie. So, I may be getting one sooner than later. It's funny how things work out sometimes.
