THAT WASN'T SO BAD.........I THINK (PART 2)

Upon my return to work yesterday, I discovered that one of my supervisors had taken it upon himself to send an e-mail telling EVERYBODY that I was leaving. I guess he didn't speak to MY supervisor about how I wished that this would be handled before I left. It's okay, though, I won't be there much longer anyway. I know that my departure could have been handled better than that. I know that for a fact, because I have seen it happen many times. I would have liked to have had the opportunity to tell the co-workers MYSELF that I am leaving (I think that I am capable of handling that, don't you think?). Maybe expect to be treated with a little respect, and be able to leave with some dignity, without all of the questions and the "so-sorry-to-see-you-go" comments. But this is ME that we are talking about here. I guess different rules apply in my case. Then, he adds at the end of the message that "he knows that he speaks for everyone when he says that I will be missed." And just how, may I ask, does he know that? There may be some there that are glad that I am leaving, for all he knows. Whatever.

Well, at least I have been left with the choice not to disclose my future plans. I don't have a lot of friends there, anyway (for whatever reason; I guess I didn't try hard enough or something), so I don't feel comfortable sharing that kind of information with people I am not that close to.

I have an exit interview this afternoon with one of the HR ladies. Basically, they are going to be asking me questions, like "why I am leaving," and "did I like my boss" (LOL). My responses are supposed to help them come up with ways to improve the department, and help retain the workers that they have,and will have in the future. I am going to pray today that the Lord will help me with these responses. I usually don't offer any feedback, but I am hoping that my responses will help them make some much-needed improvements. My feedback, I have been told, will not get back to them, but I don't trust that. I am always aware of the need to be tactful and respectful, even in an environment that doesn't encourage it.

I realized that I really DO need this new job; I thought that I was paying once a month for medical insurance. I am paying biweekly for mine, and the girls' medical insurance!!! That's a little over $200 a month!!! Thank God for opportunities! I will be making enough at this new job to cover that plus any additional expenses that may occur.

The parent-teacher conference for Angela went well. Her teacher is concerned because Angela is not performing at her grade level. That didn't surprise me at all; none of my children were prepared, to say the least, for the school system that they have here. The New Orleans' school system was dysfunctional, and parents and teachers had to struggle to teach and learn in the barest of conditions. Though I was working at Wal-Mart then, I put all three of the girls in private school (before Katrina hit), because it was the only way to guarantee that they would get a decent education. Now, the schools that they are going to here in Houston try desperately to prepare these kids for college! Whenever my oldest daughter says things to me like she wants to continue her education, and even tells me what university she wants to go to, you know that they are doing something right here! Anyway, she wants to have Angela tested for dyslexia (Angela writes a lot of her letters and numbers backwards, and at her age, she should have stopped this by now), and I will have her screened for ADD and ADHD. Nicolette is ADD, and she has completed treatment and takes a mild medication during the school year that helps her to focus. She is doing swell now! The teacher also wants to schedule more tutoring for Angela, but I told her that if Angela is retained, that's fine; I am not about rushing a child to be and do things that she isn't ready for yet. But once we pinpoint any possible issues, or lack thereof, I know that Angela's ability to learn will improve tremendously.

She also told me how "cute" she thinks Angela is, which we already know, too. Angie is just ADORABLE, without even trying to be! LOL

I purchased a white, pre-lit Christmas tree (with the clear lights) from Wal-Mart for only $35!!! I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE WAL-MART!!!! I am so excited! I am going to decorate it with red and gold ornaments, a tree skirt, and a nice tree topper. There may not be any presents under it this year, but at least we will have a tree! LOL Of course, I will post a picture once I put it up, so you can see how pretty it is!

Adrian