Be Careful What You Say...

TypicalFish · Jul 16, 2005

This is kind of ot, but it reminded me of this; Once when I was riding the elevator at my hosp; it was crowded, and in it there was a white-haired, paul-newman blue-eyed older man in a wheelchair, being transported to his stepdown room; there were also two employees, besides the transporter and myself. These two ladies began to talk in spanish, and they were gripeing about how awful the pay was, how they hated the hours they had to work, etc, gripe gripe gripe.(we all have cranky days, I guess) I could understand most of what they were saying. As the elderly man was being wheeled out at the next stop, he looked up at them, smiled, rubbed his fingers together (meaning money), and said in beautiful spanish; "I am am so sorry that you are paid so poorly, and work such terrible hours, maybe you should ask for a raise ." OMG, they both turned grey, then red and their eyes almost fell out of their heads. the man just laughed as he was wheeled off. They were completely silent until they got off at the next stop.

mtnmom · Jul 16, 2005

ditto what everyone here has said...this will be a pathway to something better.

I truly believe everything in life happens for a reason, even though it may not be at all apparent at the time. keep the faith & good luck in your search.

NannaNurse · Jul 17, 2005

ditto what everyone here has said...this will be a pathway to something better.
I truly believe everything in life happens for a reason, even though it may not be at all apparent at the time. keep the faith & good luck in your search.

Amen mtnmom........Amen! Why is it we think the 'grass is greener' when it is not?? I hear co-workers say that they are going to find another place to work, to get away from all the 'doo-doo'........short staffing, extra hours, poor pay........yadda,yadda,yadda.............but that is what the folks at all the other places are saying too!!

I have been offered a interview for 'telephonic case management'.............I think I'm gonna pass............see, you've already been a blessing to others. Keep the faith, Keep your chin up and .............hang in there baby!! :heartbeat

huneni05 · Jul 17, 2005

Hi,

Definitely not a good way to start off but you did the right thing.Cowards don't like challenges.Can't someone voice complaints anymore?Good luck as you job seek!

CseMgr1, ASN, RN · Jul 17, 2005

Amen mtnmom........Amen! Why is it we think the 'grass is greener' when it is not?? I hear co-workers say that they are going to find another place to work, to get away from all the 'doo-doo'........short staffing, extra hours, poor pay........yadda,yadda,yadda.............but that is what the folks at all the other places are saying too!!
I have been offered a interview for 'telephonic case management'.............I think I'm gonna pass............see, you've already been a blessing to others. Keep the faith, Keep your chin up and .............hang in there baby!! :heartbeat

I was lured into this job by an enthusiastic recruiter whose job it is to fill nursing vacancies at the request of their clients. Among other things, she didn't tell me that this particular client had recently undergone a massive reorganization, which resulted in the majority of their nurses walking out......

Thanks for all your support and kind words. I'll be O.K. I have enough money in the bank to last a couple of months, and I'm putting it all in the hands of the Lord. I should have heeded the saying: "Lord, Put Your Arm Around My Shoulder, and Your Hand Over My Mouth". I think I will buy one of those T-shirts, just to remind me! :chuckle

mydesygn · Jul 21, 2005

I am sorry, but like said above, it's possibly a gift. You know what they say about a closed window----a door often opens in its place.

I agree with everyone else. It is very upsetting to lose a job, there is a lot of self-blame. I think you are fortunate to not work there any longer. I had an experience with a new job where I was disgusted within three weeks of starting (never felt that way on any previous jobs) I stayed and tried to "work it out" hoping things would get better. After getting written up for all manner of minor and outright non-meritorious issues by a manager who was absolutely unqualified to be in a position of leadership, I finally quit without having another job lined up. Turned out to be the best thing that ever could have happened. I ended up getting a position 2 months later earning $8 an hour more than my previous one and joined a group of indiviuals who appreciate and value my experience. Granted no job is ever perfect but I will never again work somewhere where I am not respected. I also learned the value of communication and people skills. I had always recognized the importance but after being on the receiving end of such nonsense, I can now empathize with others who have gone thru those issues.

Aquamarine · Jul 21, 2005

I hear where you are coming from. I think work is for work and personal comments are for your personal friends out of work. Also, watch and observe for awhile before you trust saying things on your new job. It is a bonus if you make a true friend at work, don't take things persoally, don't share your personal opinions next time. It is so dog eat dog out there! Good luck, you will do fine. If you did not make the mistake you would not have learned....Nancy

Yesterday, less than one month after I had started my new job as a Telephonic Case Manager, the temp agency I work for called and told me that their client didn't want me back. It seems that their manager overheard me complaining to another nurse about the way their company conducts their business. Instead of confronting me with this issue directly, the manager gave me the boot in abscentia (coward!)
The Account Manager told me today that the Manager who fired me "felt terrible". I'll just bet she did! :angryfire

MTK · Jul 21, 2005

Maybe you ought to re-examine the issue. I don't know the nature of your comments in terms of what you said, how you said or how many people you said it to, but you were invited into someone's place of business and then spent time complaining about how they do business. As a temp, you are free NOT to work for a client whose processes/policies or methods conflict with your opinions. At the same time, because you are a temp, the client is under no obligation to treat you with the courtesies of an employee. These are the pluses and minuses of temp work.

Yesterday, less than one month after I had started my new job as a Telephonic Case Manager, the temp agency I work for called and told me that their client didn't want me back. It seems that their manager overheard me complaining to another nurse about the way their company conducts their business. Instead of confronting me with this issue directly, the manager gave me the boot in abscentia (coward!)
The Account Manager told me today that the Manager who fired me "felt terrible". I'll just bet she did! :angryfire

Altra, BSN, RN · Jul 21, 2005

Maybe you ought to re-examine the issue. I don't know the nature of your comments in terms of what you said, how you said or how many people you said it to, but you were invited into someone's place of business and then spent time complaining about how they do business. As a temp, you are free NOT to work for a client whose processes/policies or methods conflict with your opinions. At the same time, because you are a temp, the client is under no obligation to treat you with the courtesies of an employee. These are the pluses and minuses of temp work.

Yep.

CseMgr1, ASN, RN · Jul 21, 2005

Maybe you ought to re-examine the issue. I don't know the nature of your comments in terms of what you said, how you said or how many people you said it to, but you were invited into someone's place of business and then spent time complaining about how they do business. As a temp, you are free NOT to work for a client whose processes/policies or methods conflict with your opinions. At the same time, because you are a temp, the client is under no obligation to treat you with the courtesies of an employee. These are the pluses and minuses of temp work.

I totally agree. As I get older, I just can't seem to keep my mouth shut. Maybe I just need to get out of this business altogether, so I won't have to worry about getting fired again....:selfbonk:

ADONLTC · Jul 22, 2005

I totally agree. As I get older, I just can't seem to keep my mouth shut. Maybe I just need to get out of this business altogether, so I won't have to worry about getting fired again....:selfbonk:

Im glad to see that you admit that you have some fault here. If a temp came into my business and complained about how it was running - not to management, mind you, but another staff person - I would have fired you to.. I would have done it to your face though.

What you did was unprofessional at best.

CseMgr1, ASN, RN · Jul 22, 2005

Im glad to see that you admit that you have some fault here. If a temp came into my business and complained about how it was running - not to management, mind you, but another staff person - I would have fired you to.. I would have done it to your face though.
What you did was unprofessional at best.

Thank you for your kind words. Case closed.