John from Riverside Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I have been working at a Southern California University for the past 7 years.....started as a temp, worked at one College (they have colleges within the University) for over 3 years before the UC Budget cuts forced the deletion of my position so I got layed off....but caught back on at a different unit and have been working their for nearly the past 3 years Prior to that I served 10 years in the Air Force..... I am feeling that this job is slowly winding down for me which is a little frustrating......I have 7 years here and I am not getting any younger (37 two days ago) I enjoy the work I do because I like working with the students (I work in Student Affairs) but from even the jump at this job there is a faculty member that has had it out for me (he terrorizes the staff) Well about a month ago I made my first mistake at this job and gave a file to a student that they were not supposed to have. It did not contain sensitive information but they are not supposed to have it and I blew it and gave it to her. I freely admitted the mistake and apologized and she had the file for about 5 minutes because between me and my supervisor we realized the mistake and got the file back. But that was not good enough for this professor....he wanted me punished (I beleive he sees this as his opportunity to get me canned) I was given a Letter of Reprimand by my dept and because of this letter I am being blackballed from a lot of transfer opportunities. Our union stepped in and said the LOR was way to strict a punishment considering I had a completely clean file. There is a grievance filed and that is ongoing. Meanwhile.....I feel like a smuck. and frankly have been down on myslelf for a while now. Turning another year older and knowing I am going to need to look for another job doesn't help any. Just venting...... Go Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 That sucks. Though, I just cut and copied this, and sent it to Dr. Phil. I kid, I kid.... Time to get the Resume updated. Time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Try FedEx. They pay pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 did you say a Southern California University or a Southern California Kindergarten for whiny little bitches????? , sounds like that professor needs a bit of maturing to do I have been working at a Southern California University for the past 7 years.....started as a temp, worked at one College (they have colleges within the University) for over 3 years before the UC Budget cuts forced the deletion of my position so I got layed off....but caught back on at a different unit and have been working their for nearly the past 3 years Prior to that I served 10 years in the Air Force..... I am feeling that this job is slowly winding down for me which is a little frustrating......I have 7 years here and I am not getting any younger (37 two days ago) I enjoy the work I do because I like working with the students (I work in Student Affairs) but from even the jump at this job there is a faculty member that has had it out for me (he terrorizes the staff) Well about a month ago I made my first mistake at this job and gave a file to a student that they were not supposed to have. It did not contain sensitive information but they are not supposed to have it and I blew it and gave it to her. I freely admitted the mistake and apologized and she had the file for about 5 minutes because between me and my supervisor we realized the mistake and got the file back. But that was not good enough for this professor....he wanted me punished (I beleive he sees this as his opportunity to get me canned) I was given a Letter of Reprimand by my dept and because of this letter I am being blackballed from a lot of transfer opportunities. Our union stepped in and said the LOR was way to strict a punishment considering I had a completely clean file. There is a grievance filed and that is ongoing. Meanwhile.....I feel like a smuck. and frankly have been down on myslelf for a while now. Turning another year older and knowing I am going to need to look for another job doesn't help any. Just venting...... Go Bills 730324[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 did you say a Southern California University or a Southern California Kindergarten for whiny little bitches????? , sounds like that professor needs a bit of maturing to do 730676[/snapback] Aren't Southern California and whiny little bitches synonymous? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Meanwhile.....I feel like a smuck. 730324[/snapback] Don't - you're not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 Yes this professor is a whiny little person who really takes great pleasure in causing misery for the staff......it is so bad that more then one person around here has hinted that the world would be better around him.... Unfortuanately the faculty hold all the power and treat us less educated like a bunch of chimps who are lucky to have their jobs. Me...the reason why I feel like a smuck is because I have all this drama on the job and all I am really looking to do is just feed my family and pay my bills....sometimes I wonder if I was meant to do something else but just missed the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Me...the reason why I feel like a smuck is because I have all this drama on the job and all I am really looking to do is just feed my family and pay my bills....sometimes I wonder if I was meant to do something else but just missed the boat. 730728[/snapback] Well, welcome to the club, but stop this I'm a schmuck nonsense, John. It's just not so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Things don't happen to you, John. You let them happen to you. The moment in time when you fully accept this truth, your life will begin to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Coli Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Meanwhile.....I feel like a smuck. 730324[/snapback] schmuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinandjokin Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I'd give up and cash out. It's pretty much over. You peaked at 28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 You were in the Air Force, John? So was I, though only for 2.5 years. I finished my overseas tour, then got out (Graham-Rudman). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 schmuck 730886[/snapback] See the above, 2 hour previous time stamp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Coli Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 See the above, 2 hour previous time stamp... 730918[/snapback] Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Richard 730926[/snapback] Yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Sounds like a good time for a career change, John. You aren't going to fix the professor, and it doesn't sound like things are going to get better there. You're still pretty darn young and there are whole worlds to conquer. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 You were in the Air Force, John? So was I, though only for 2.5 years. I finished my overseas tour, then got out (Graham-Rudman). 730908[/snapback] Served 10 years.....most of them right in this area (did a 4 year stint in Cape Cod MA) Norton AFB CA was my first stint.....it closed....then I moved to March AFB CA...it closed as well. Military made so much more sense to me....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 Things don't happen to you, John. You let them happen to you. The moment in time when you fully accept this truth, your life will begin to change. 730850[/snapback] Understood LA.... I used to be a much more stand up guy......but fear of losing it all because of being unemployed has turned me into pretty much a piece of gelatin (in my eyes anyway) I know this Prof has a master plan to get me out......and in years past I would have invited this guy to the parking lot to settle our difference (he would never do it...he would lose his advantage he has now) I of course am applying to other places.....I would much rather work closer to home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Understood LA.... I used to be a much more stand up guy......but fear of losing it all because of being unemployed has turned me into pretty much a piece of gelatin (in my eyes anyway) I know this Prof has a master plan to get me out......and in years past I would have invited this guy to the parking lot to settle our difference (he would never do it...he would lose his advantage he has now) I of course am applying to other places.....I would much rather work closer to home. 730943[/snapback] It's not about being a stand-up guy. It's about, in part, realizing that every effort -- emotional or otherwise -- that you expend on the fear is an effort that can be better used to change your situation. It's tough to do, but you need to get your focus off what's bothering you and put it all toward fixing it. On the other hand, I've been to Hemet a few times and I'm sure that town can bring down anyone's psyche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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