I Don't Feel Like I have A Choice

I had a very disturbing meeting this afternoon. My boss, the new manager, the other supervisor, and myself - all sitting at a table. My boss and the new manager (I like to call her Cruella) on one side of the table - Kel and I on the other side of the table. The stand off begins. The meeting starts with the boss stating , "I feel like there is some tension between the management staff." Wow, you think? And it goes down hill from there. Cruella acting Innocent and unable to comprehend why there is tension. Cruella not taking any responsibility in the fact that the communication is broken and the team work is non-existent. The boss wants us to lay it all out on the table - and so we did. It was ugly, tears were shed, horns were locked. Halfway through the "meeting" we were told that we would now be reporting to Cruella. I just started laughing! Cruella asked, "Why are you laughing? Why do you think this is funny?" I said, "Actually, it is quite sad but I just don't know what else to do."

So, after the meeting Kel and I decided that we would both have to give our notice. This makes me sad and angry. As I have said before - I like my clinic, I love my employees, and my little office is very cozy. But I just don't feel like I have a choice. I spend to much time at work to have it be so negative. I don't trust Cruella - I feel like she has her own personal agenda. And if my boss was smart he would be very careful.

On a more positive note - I had a great interview yesterday. It was for the Clinical Supervisor for the L/D unit of a brand new hospital. The manager is a no nonsense, straight talking, tell it like it is L/D nurse. She gets down in the trenches when needed with her crew (I like that - that is how I operate also). I would be part of opening a brand new unit - and that is exciting. By the end of the interview she stated that she really liked me and she would love to have me as part of her team - I think I got the job. I have not heard from HR yet regarding an offer. I know it will be less then I am making now - but money isn't everything. It will also get me back in on the unit and in L/D which will help once I start school. Kel also interviewed for a position on the same unit - maybe we will be able to work there together.

So when will we deliver the news? Next week - I think. I want to wait and hear from HR 1st. I will give plenty of notice. Try and get my clinic ready for my departure. I sure am going to miss everyone. ) :