Irrational paranoia

Heffalump · April 2013

My boss, who is stingy with words, sent an email asking if I can meet at 1:00, so I said sure, and asked about what. That was 20 whole minutes ago, and he hasn't replied, so my irrational paranoia is kicking in. I always go to "What if I'm in trouble?' Latent Catholic guilt, y'all--I can't even think of anything I've done lately that is troubleworthy. We just met yesterday afternoon and everything was cool. Could be junior high-worthy lunch table drama--someone from QA who eats lunch with us was hauled into HR last week, but I should be immune from that. In theory, anyway--it had nothing to do with me.

Maybe it's something good, like a raise, or at least a better title. (My title has been a bad fit since I started.) Maybe it's about bonuses--it is almost bonus time.

Maybe it's something dull: raw materials, consultants, contract labs...

Maybe it's about New Guy's counterpart at our other facility, who announced last week that he's leaving. Maybe they want New Guy to take over Counterpart's workload temporarily (or permanently) and Boss wants to discuss it with me.

But until I find out, I sit here reminding myself not to bite my nails. I hope he replies soon, and doesn't make me sweat it out until 1:00. Someone has a birthday lunch today and if I'm worrying I won't have any fun.

Am I the only one who gets a random boss request and worries about being in trouble for no logical reason?

VarunaTT · April 2013

No, I am the same way and it drives me insane.

alikatt17 · April 2013

I always assume I'm in trouble too, not that I've ever actually done anything.

When I got pulled into the big boss's office at my old job, I was sure I did something fireable. Nope, I got a promotion and raise.

6fsn · April 2013

I was always the same way.

I'm really screwed if my current boss did this;)

TheMrsC23 · April 2013

I'll never forget the time I got a last minute e-mail from my boss telling me to dial into a number in 10 minutes and no other information. I thought I was going to be sick.

It was about a dept. reorganization, but my job (and my team's jobs) were OK.

AuntFlo · April 2013

<div>I'm the same way. </div><div>
</div><div>And 6...</div>In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_wedding-woes_irrational-paranoia?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:47Discussion:30303412-1599-4543-832f-b7e1c91dd6fbPost:9502c622-7038-40bc-9a61-38545761a18f">Re: Irrational paranoia</a>:
[QUOTE] I'm really screwed if my current boss did this;)
Posted by 6fsn[/QUOTE]
What's your boss going to do, fire you? LOL!
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tawillers · April 2013

Just so you know, I expect you to report back here by 2:00 to let us know wth he wanted.

Heffalump · April 2013

Just in case it's not awful, I'm deciding what my demands will be if they want to move New Guy's counterpart's responsibilities under me. Because that then puts me over product development for both divisions. I figured out which title I'd ask for, now I'm crunching numbers for a raise. Of course, it will probably turn out to be something dumb, and my bubble will be burst. Blah blah change suppliers blah blah raw material.

Heffalump · April 2013

Ugh, and now the birthday cake is at noon and lunch is pushed back until 12:30. Now I can't go to lunch because of this meeting at 1:00. And I didn't bring a lunch because I was planning on going out for Mexican with everyone.

::strops::