[AAAAA]

Our store is constantly getting shipments for operational supplies, new equipment etc. Some things we order some things are just sent because new products require different display's etc. Our owner owns several stores and makes a huge purchase every quarter for all stores.

I took two weeks of vacation while my son came home to be married. When I returned to work there were a variety of things that needed my attention (my GM was also off during this time.)

Another issue was a shipment that I was told to "put away". The box was already open. I had no idea what the stuff was, so I stacked it neatly in my office in the corner on a table.

Today I decided I was going to get caught up on things. (On my day off I might add.) I spoke to the GM about the things I was unsure of. She didn't have any answers either. She did bring up the fact that she had a meeting with the owner to go over some neglected things in the store (which I forgot). So I called the owner (who had been complaining he was out of the loop) and we got these things settled. YAY!

Or so I thought. I called my GM all excited about the things that I'd learned. Turns out that she was angry that I went over her head. ??? Then I got a call from the Owner demanding to know where the equipment and supplies were. I told him exactly where the things were, he was angry insisting things were missing. I told him exactly what I found in the box, and where I put it. He was implying that I converted it for our store, etc, etc, etc.

It all became clear when one of my peers called and explained that the GM was angry because I discussed these "private" issues with the owner (private???) and he's pissed because I didn't bring up the other issues that are specific to him when I was on the phone with him. Why would I? The GM was going to do that. I had an immediate software issue that required his attention.

So I have a presentation to give in an hour and I have a pit in my stomach the size of Texas. Either one or both of them will be there. I am not looking forward to this.

[healingme4me]

Let's see, you had a software problem, that required the owners attention. And while on the phone, you discussed, what the GM, didn't have any answers to? Then, the owner was miffed(so to speak), that you didn't bring up other issues, the GM, clearly stated to you, that she was going to take care of?
And someone, left an opened box, without a inventory sheet/receipt of contents, for you to put away? Now, who asked you to put away the box? And while on vacation, which employee was negligent in the handling of inventory?

And you are nervous, because the two bosses, seem to be in a heated moment and you returned from two weeks off? Yeah, easier said than done, but realizing they are both playing the 'blame game', is a mentality to keep in mind when dealing with confrontation from bosses in the work place.

Hope all goes well, with your presentation...

[Leed]

Oh good grief. It sounds like a couple of little kids having ego problems. It's just a ridiculous problem that I'm sure in a couple of days will be gone, and forgotten.

Right now I'm sure it's driving you nuts, but rest assured that in a couple of days, no one is going to care one little bit what happened.

So please just don't worry about it, okay? I wish you the very best. You just did what you were SUPPOSED to do - and what do you get for it? HEARTACHES! lol

AFter work, forget about it, okay? Have a GREAT EVENING! God bless & take care. Hugs, Lee

[AAAAA]

The presentation went well. The owner was not there, but the employee that opened the box (the very same that told me to put it away) did end up having the invoice. Unfortunately he was already gone by that time. His response to this that if my inboxes were not overflowing then maybe he would have known at the time what came in this shipment. 1) I was gone for two weeks and everything has to be in triplicate I swear. 2) The majority of the of the files were actually his and the accountant's (which he hand delivers as she is off site). Mine were entered into the computer and filed away where they were supposed to be. 3) We had just gotten a new batch of training materials THAT morning. This clutter is my fault. I insist on going through them myself. I'm still missing things from the last time someone tried to "help me out".

Leed hit the nail on the head. It's a bunch of office politics. The father is retiring (or trying to God help us). There is a bunch of jockying for position. My GM is concerned she will be next on the chopping block. So the issue is always "AAAAA (or another department head) has an issue that you are not addressing..." What she doesn't realize is that this makes her more vulnerable. I did address this issue with her after the presentation, asked her what she wanted me to differently in the future because I did exactly what I was supposed to do, and my nerves cannot take this kind of stress right now. How does she want me to proceed? She is not hearing me. I found out later that she delegated some of the computer work to other employees when I am off. IT'S NOT THE WORK LOAD STRESSING ME OUT! It's the JR high bs.

In the meantime, another department head is laughing hysterically. This used to annoy me, she does it all of the time. I do not understand what is funny about this situation. She says "I just can't help it, every thought that goes through your head is plainly on your face. When someone says/does something stupid, you don't have to say a word, it's all written on your face. Seriously you should talk to someone in security and get a copy of this video."

[unaluna]

Oh sounds like you have the star trek captains eyebrow like I do. Somebody says something stupid and it goes flying up, while the rest of my face I try not to show anything, but that eyebrow gives me away every time. good luck. I hope you can stay out of the line of fire.

[AAAAA]

Apparently my whole face is very expressive. I always thought that people knew what I was trying to say because I had good communication skills ;-). I work very hard to filter what comes out of my mouth which has been a lifelong struggle. I'll take a drink of water, cough or busy myself with something until I can formulate an appropriate response.

I'm trying to stay out of the line of fire. My co-worker has told me that my GM thinks I want her job. I don't. I've told her (the GM) that over and over again. I couldn't do it. I'm a black and white kind of girl. No grey area in the work place. Late is late, whether it's five minutes or an hour. When the GM has joked about it I've told her if I had her job there would only be 3 employees left in the building. I'd fire everyone, including myself.

I'm going to have to jump back into the fire because the changes that the owner said that would fix the problem did not work. So the issues are not solved. It would be wonderful if we could get these things settled before I close out April, it would make May go more smoothly. But I seriously cannot take another day like yesterday. I've emailed my GM specifically telling her the changes the GM had me make and that the results were unsatisfactory. I let her know that the owner stated there was a phase 2 fix but I'll leave it up to her to discuss it with him and let me know how she wants me to proceed. Here's my problem. If she doesn't do something before the end of the month, I HAVE TO.