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So sick of this.
I work at a media company that does both television and radio - I work on the radio side. I can't even remember how this happened but two years ago I got harrassed and roped into helping the television side with many of their on-air projects and other things - mostly that include voice-over work.
I don't get paid to do any of this work. I do it because there's no one else in the television department that either can do it, or is willing to do it. And I guess I'm a pushover. But I'm nearing my breaking point.
I always get these scripts for upcoming televised breaks that the producer insists have to be voiced ZOMG RIGHT NOW, but I always make sure all my newsroom obligations are finished before starting on the tv stuff. I get them done when I can. It wouldn't be so bad... but ALWAYS after I get done with them, a few days later, the producer sends another email full of revised scripts, or scripts with this changed or that done differently. And so they have to be re-recorded ZOMG RIGHT NOW again.
I want to tell them to eff off so bad. I have my own work to do and I'm so sick of dealing with their crap.
Work stuff that pisses you off? Stuff you get roped into doing? Can you not say no to something? Go.
I don't get paid to do any of this work. I do it because there's no one else in the television department that either can do it, or is willing to do it. And I guess I'm a pushover. But I'm nearing my breaking point.
I always get these scripts for upcoming televised breaks that the producer insists have to be voiced ZOMG RIGHT NOW, but I always make sure all my newsroom obligations are finished before starting on the tv stuff. I get them done when I can. It wouldn't be so bad... but ALWAYS after I get done with them, a few days later, the producer sends another email full of revised scripts, or scripts with this changed or that done differently. And so they have to be re-recorded ZOMG RIGHT NOW again.
I want to tell them to eff off so bad. I have my own work to do and I'm so sick of dealing with their crap.
Work stuff that pisses you off? Stuff you get roped into doing? Can you not say no to something? Go.
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Re: So sick of this.
Sorry hunny, I dont have enough shakers for that, you are all getting kamakazies.
DX: PCOS/Recurrent losses/MTHFR mutation (compound hetero)
5 hysteroscopies/2 surgical
3 Inject IUIs = 2 m/c's and 1 BFN
IVF #1= BFP. m/c at 7w6d. Needed 2 D&C's and scar tissue removal. Mild OHSS
IVF #2 = BFP. Severe OHSS. 4 Drainings. TWINS!
I made a bio?!?
[QUOTE]Dude, let them know that you need to discuss pay for all of these extra responsibilites. It is cutting into your other work, and if they won't be compensating you for it, you will no longer be doing it for free.
Posted by jasmineh7777[/QUOTE]
Exactly
Everything the light touches is my kingdom.
I work in a library, and I've been moving books for weeks. Well, my boss is an ass, and wouldn't wait to move the reference section. I told him I wouldn't move it until we had a plan. He had them moved, and now they are all in the wrong place. I told him I'm not fixing it.
(Until tomorrow, when I know I'll end up fixing it, because it's bothering me.)
If you're expected to do work for the other side, it has to be incorporated into your workload with reasonable expectations. That's how a good business is run. (not saying that I'm at a good business, just saying...)
I got annoyed when they said "To keep your job you have to move from California to Minnesota."
Good luck!
http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com/
Everything the light touches is my kingdom.
"I need you to come and 3 hours early and work an event for free"-- no
"You need to wear this hooker corset like the rest of the girls"---no
"You need to add our clubs fan page to your facebook page and sign up to get email and texts blasts everyday"--no
"I need you to train this girl who has never bartended in her life during your busiest money making shift, for free"--no
"No" works great for me, lol
DX: PCOS/Recurrent losses/MTHFR mutation (compound hetero)
5 hysteroscopies/2 surgical
3 Inject IUIs = 2 m/c's and 1 BFN
IVF #1= BFP. m/c at 7w6d. Needed 2 D&C's and scar tissue removal. Mild OHSS
IVF #2 = BFP. Severe OHSS. 4 Drainings. TWINS!
On the topic of not being able to say no, I'm off to VBS at my church.
[QUOTE]Do you think that women have a harder time saying no than men?
Posted by jasmineh7777[/QUOTE]
Me personally? Not at all. My gravestone will say "Not a Doormat". I really hate seeing other people get taken advantage of.
I do think women in general may have a hard time saying no because they don't want to be thought of as difficult or bitchy.
[QUOTE]Oh Jen, I love you.
Posted by jasmineh7777[/QUOTE]
<img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-kiss.gif" border="0" alt="Kiss" title="Kiss" />
Blue-Can you pass that skill along please?
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: So sick of this. : Me personally? Not at all. My gravestone will say "Not a Doormat". I really hate seeing other people get taken advantage of. I <strong>do think women in general may have a hard time saying no because they don't want to be thought of as difficult or bitchy.</strong>
Posted by JenGin74[/QUOTE]
Along this same line; I work in law enforcement. It's a lot more difficult for a woman to be authoritative without coming off as a bitch than for a guy. There are things that my male coworkers say to people and get away with because they're guys, that would get me a written complaint if I were to say them.
http://tidetravel.weebly.com/index.html
[QUOTE]My H is pretty quiet and very polite, but he has zero difficulty saying no. Blue-Can you pass that skill along please?
Posted by jasmineh7777[/QUOTE]
It could just be that I am kind of a bitch IRL. :)
Seriously though, I have no problem with confrontation or standing up for myself, so it makes it easier to flat out say no.
Plus, I work in nightclubs. Its not exactly the most professional environment.
DX: PCOS/Recurrent losses/MTHFR mutation (compound hetero)
5 hysteroscopies/2 surgical
3 Inject IUIs = 2 m/c's and 1 BFN
IVF #1= BFP. m/c at 7w6d. Needed 2 D&C's and scar tissue removal. Mild OHSS
IVF #2 = BFP. Severe OHSS. 4 Drainings. TWINS!
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: So sick of this. : Along this same line; I work in law enforcement. It's a lot more difficult for a woman to be authoritative without coming off as a bitch than for a guy. There are things that my male coworkers say to people and get away with because they're guys, that would get me a written complaint if I were to say them.
Posted by tidetravel[/QUOTE]
That kind of double standard irritates me more that I can say.
Everything the light touches is my kingdom.
Everything the light touches is my kingdom.
[QUOTE]One of these I'm going to shock everyone by putting a picture of myself in my sig. Maybe.
Posted by J&K10910[/QUOTE]
You should photoshop Dr Pepper Stair Kitty's face over your face. THAT would be awesome.
Everything the light touches is my kingdom.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: So sick of this. : That kind of double standard irritates me more that I can say.
Posted by JenGin74[/QUOTE]
It irritates me too. The good thing that has come it, though, is that unlike my coworkers, I have developed the ability to put people in their place without raising my voice or getting nasty. I can write a $300 penalty, and have the person thank me before they walk out the door.
http://tidetravel.weebly.com/index.html
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: So sick of this. : It irritates me too. The good thing that has come it, though, is that unlike my coworkers, I have developed the ability to put people in their place without raising my voice or getting nasty. I can write a $300 penalty, and have the person thank me before they walk out the door.
Posted by tidetravel[/QUOTE]
I envy your ability to do this. Whenever I'm assertive I always end up sounding like a megabitch
J has a work ethic like I've only seen in 4 people - my grandfathers, my dad, and my brother. Well, and my sister in law (I never knew anyone would love working with asses - literally. She's an "ass nurse." - no idea what her official title is, but can you imagine?). I think part of it is in truly loving what you do, being good at it, and knowing how to be accountable.
Do not mess in the affairs of dinosaurs because you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
I love you Missy. Even though you are not smart enough to take online quizzes to find out really important information. ~cew