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Folks, this is an outright plea for hugs and support. I returned to work today after a week off. I was as actually looking forward to going back.
There are some people who have made my life miserable the last six months or so. They do not work for our agency. They make referrals to us. They wanted me to do things outside the scope of what our program does. I professionally, politely explained I could not do what they wanted. When I didn't do what they wanted they called my boss to complain. He gave them the same answers I did. Last week they called his boss to complain. Apparently they trashed me in the phone call. Now there's a meeting Wednesday with my boss, his boss and me to discuss the whole ugly mess.
I am so (insert several of your favorite curse words here) angry! I do a damned good job. I make a difference in the lives of the kids I work with. I have been a consummate professional in my dealings with this "female dog" person. She's using bully tactics (threatening to stop referring) to try and get her way.
I called a friend today and told her she needed to "talk me off the ledge." I was ready to quit. My job is stressful enough (work with at risk kids). I don't need this additional stress. I guess I'm asking y'all to also talk me off the ledge. I need hugs and I need support.
Hmm, just occurred to me that some might interpret "talk me off the ledge" to mean I'm thinking of hurting myself. Don't in any way mean that. It's a saying my friends and I use to mean we need support.
So again, blatant request for hugs.
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