popkin16 | (no subject)

Work has become unbearable.

We're busier than ever. My manager has started micromanage us and it's fucking everything up. We had a rhythm going. We were the best in our market and were even winning market-wide challenges without even trying. But now everyone is stressed and morale is so fucking low. My vacation is coming up, but not fast enough. I'm dreading going into work every day and it never used to be like this. I'm more exhausted and emotionally wiped out than I have been during this entire pandemic. Hello, anxiety~

The only potentially good thing that's happened lately is they've announced they're restructuring management which means the assistant manager who's doing this might be shuffled to a different department/store. But it also means we might lose our department managers, who are honestly the only saving grace (management-wise) of the department lol. Of course, there are worse assistant managers than our current one, so even her leaving might lead to worse things.

I don't really anticipate the sweeping changes everyone is talking about. I honestly think most people are going to stay where they are. I can't decide if I'm pleased or not about that.

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That sucks, I’m sorry. Managers can make or break a work atmosphere, I’m sorry you’re stuck with an awful one. Fingers crossed any changes go in your favour XX

I'm so sorry to hear about your messed up work situation. My fingers are crossed that the restructuring helps! *hugs*

I’m so, so sorry work sucks so much. I hope the restructuring will help. I always wish so many better things for you. {{HUGS}}

Ugh ::hugs::

Here's hoping that when things change, they get exponentially better for you.

I never understand why new managers have to make it 'better'... sheesh.

Hang in there and we're here if you need us!

micro managers are the worst. It seems like nothing gets done. Why, yes. I have had experience with this.

I'm so sorry you have to deal with all this. Thank goodness vacation is just a few weeks away. ((HUGS))

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In this so easy to replace you times, sometimes a little power can corrupt people and they become tyrants. I hope she leaves and you keep the people you want to stay. Stress sucks and when you hate to go to your job it's hard to stay happy and productive and it drags you down. I had many a job like that. Stay positive hon and I hope your vacation comes quickly so you can de-stress.

that freaking sucks, buddy. is there any way you can backchannel a review of this manager's mismanagement? it might make a difference when they're making reorg decisions.

Frack, I'm sorry, being micromanaged is the worst thing in a job, always makes it somewhere you really don't want to be. Fingers crossed it improves.

Aww, bb, I'm so sorry to hear stress & suckage are so high! I do hope things improve very soon—holding my thumbs for better conditions asap!

*hugs*