NWR: Job Stress

Zimsgirl · February 2012

So I'm really struggling with handling my stress. Lately I feel like a lot of little things are adding up and swallowing me. My latest is work. A company got a new marketing person and she's making me feel like crap. She won't sit down and meet with me and tries to do everything over phone and email. I've been nothing but professional and ordered all ads she's talked to me/emailed me about. Well she's complaining about ads that have run and saying they haven't been approved when I have emails approving them. My bosses are completely on my side because this lady is acting like a nut job but I like wanna cry everytime she emails me. She gets really rude and sometimes forgets I'm a student. I haven't made a mistake on any of her stuff but she just makes me feel so inadequate. My boss is gonna call her in the morning and get a meeting for the 3 of us but part of me just does NOT want this account anymore.

I just wish I could stop feeling like this

Thanks for letting me vent

CoffeeBeanFiend91 · February 2012

Squeezy stress balls have done a world of good for me. I have PTSD and other stress issues and working at a job where I get screamed at all day I am no stranger to work stress. Breathing helps too of course theres not much you can do to change the situation so skills to deal with it are a big help. Thank God your boss is on your side that would be horrible if you were in it alone. Maybe everyone will get sick of her and it won't last for long.

Zimsgirl · February 2012

I'm hoping the old marketing person comes back. I just don't know how much longer I can take this...

So many things are stressing me out

L&J2012 · February 2012

Can you print out a picture of her, put it on the wall and throw darts at it?

Zimsgirl · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_nwr-job-stress-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:baf8b310-e882-488c-a556-d1d61534d7bePost:582a30b0-91c3-45b1-b798-70c8745ead5e">Re: NWR: Job Stress</a>:
[QUOTE]Can you print out a picture of her, put it on the wall and throw darts at it?
Posted by L&J2012[/QUOTE]
Haha I wish! I still have yet to meet her in person lol

julbgordo · February 2012

Think of this as great practice for the professional world. It's not always sunshine and rainbows and sometimes the people that you'll work with will be difficult. That's why sometimes I have a glass of wine when I get home

CvilleClaire · February 2012

There are always going to be people who need 10 more emails than others. You're going to have to CC others on your emails to them to cover yourself.

FWIW, I'd be ticked off if a vendor only wanted to meet with me in person. Where would you be if your communication with her wasn't in writing? Having a trail of communication is the best protection you have.

I wouldn't even talk on the phone to this woman. Only email and keep everything.

CYA. Especially as a new professional, without a reputation in your industry. CYA, CYA, CYA. It should be your mantra.

MMRoberts11 · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_nwr-job-stress-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:baf8b310-e882-488c-a556-d1d61534d7bePost:bf5063de-bdca-45e4-a867-1c8be58e032d">Re: NWR: Job Stress</a>:
[QUOTE]Think of this as great practice for the professional world. It's not always sunshine and rainbows and sometimes the people that you'll work with will be difficult. That's why sometimes I have a glass of wine when I get home
Posted by julbgordo[/QUOTE]

This. I agree with it completely.

HarperBargo · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_nwr-job-stress-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:baf8b310-e882-488c-a556-d1d61534d7bePost:bf5063de-bdca-45e4-a867-1c8be58e032d">Re: NWR: Job Stress</a>:
[QUOTE]Think of this as great practice for the professional world. It's not always sunshine and rainbows and sometimes the people that you'll work with will be difficult. That's why sometimes I have a glass of wine when I get home
Posted by julbgordo[/QUOTE]

This. And if it has been a really bad day I go for a maragrita.

It must be something in the air. Almost everyone I know has really been stressed out this week including me. Take a deep breath.

MMRoberts11 · February 2012

I also try to do something after work if it's been stressful that helps me relax. I'll either do some kind of exercise or play a video game where I have to kill stuff. Both definitely help me feel better and separate work from the rest of my life.

Zimsgirl · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_nwr-job-stress-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:baf8b310-e882-488c-a556-d1d61534d7bePost:c72ddf91-4646-499a-ad2a-2a8a83116ebd">Re: NWR: Job Stress</a>:
[QUOTE]There are always going to be people who need 10 more emails than others. You're going to have to CC others on your emails to them to cover yourself. FWIW, I'd be ticked off if a vendor only wanted to meet with me in person. Where would you be if your communication with her wasn't in writing? Having a trail of communication is the best protection you have. I wouldn't even talk on the phone to this woman. Only email and keep everything. CYA. Especially as a new professional, without a reputation in your industry. CYA, CYA, CYA. It should be your mantra.
Posted by CvilleClaire[/QUOTE]
Most of my communication with her has been email so luckily I have a paper trail. But she calls the office like everyday and talks to our proofing or boss and emails them so thank god everyone's aware of her

kelsey+brandon · February 2012

I know that you don't want to meet with her, but when you do, just kill her with kindness. I know it sounds dumb, but that was one of my mom's favorite sayings when we were growing up. They might resist for a while, but if you just keep on being nice, they have no choice but to rethink their own action and why they're being mean to you...probably from some untrue preconceived notion. Trust me, it works.

I'm sorry you're stressing though. I agree that a glass of something alcoholic always helps, but since you aren't 21, I definitely suggest exercise. I always feel better after I get in a great workout.

sleblanc72 · February 2012

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[QUOTE]Think of this as great practice for the professional world. It's not always sunshine and rainbows and sometimes the people that you'll work with will be difficult. That's why sometimes I have a glass of wine when I get home
Posted by julbgordo[/QUOTE]
This completely.

Zimsgirl · February 2012

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[QUOTE]I know that you don't want to meet with her, but when you do, just kill her with kindness. I know it sounds dumb, but that was one of my mom's favorite sayings when we were growing up. They might resist for a while, but if you just keep on being nice, they have no choice but to rethink their own action and why they're being mean to you...probably from some untrue preconceived notion. Trust me, it works. I'm sorry you're stressing though. I agree that a glass of something alcoholic always helps, but since you aren't 21, I definitely suggest exercise. I always feel better after I get in a great workout.
Posted by kelsey+brandon[/QUOTE]

I wish she would let me see her. I'm so organized and mt clients love me. I haven't made a mistake with her yet but she's making me feel like it. She's from Texas and so am I so we could like small talk about that lol

Melissa603 · February 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: NWR: Job Stress : I wish she would let me see her. I'm so organized and mt clients love me. I haven't made a mistake with her yet but she's making me feel like it. She's from Texas and so am I so we could like small talk about that lol
Posted by Zimsgirl[/QUOTE]

<div>Some clients will not want small talk, they will want to be all business and they will be right no matter what you say. Welcome to the customer service industry. </div>

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