JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018

Snowflake1968 wrote: »

I am having a truly miserable day at work today. As you all know I have been pressured into trying to sell business when I have been nothing but honest since before I was hired that I was not a salesperson.

I have not been successful in getting business at all! We are not even getting requests for quotes. Last week we lost our last remaining guard coverage contract, we still have a mobile patrol/alarm account and that is it. I was told last week that I need to think about what to do with our mobile department as we cannot continue to have staff 24 hours a day without revenue to support it. We are losing approximately 18000/month. This does not include my wages, fuel costs for the vehicles, insurance, power, heat, etc. My suggestion was to get rid of the one remaining mobile patrol/alarm account and lay off the 4 staff that this would affect.

My boss has been away on holidays so I hadn't sent my email with my suggestion to him as I was waiting on his return today. Today that client went out to tender, they had told us in the Spring that it would be going out in the Fall before the contract ends. I receive a terrible email from him asking why I hadn't been informed they were going out to tender, and what am I doing to get more business here. I actually called him to talk to him instead of trying to do it through email and he ended up hanging up on me. I told him I was doing what I could to get business but I didn't know what more I should be doing. I also told him about actually not submitting a tender for the contract and saving money that way. At least we would be only losing about 5000 a month at that point. He told me he doesn't think I am treating this as if it's my own business which is what he wants and hung up on me.

I am stuck as to what to do. I really think I should start looking for other work, but my only vehicle is the company vehicle that comes with this job. I'm hoping that his mood changes and he sees that I am suggesting what is best for the company. If they close the branch I will at least have EI, if I quit I get nothing.

Ugh! Sorry for the vent!

Snowflake1968 wrote: »

I am having a truly miserable day at work today. As you all know I have been pressured into trying to sell business when I have been nothing but honest since before I was hired that I was not a salesperson.

I have not been successful in getting business at all! We are not even getting requests for quotes. Last week we lost our last remaining guard coverage contract, we still have a mobile patrol/alarm account and that is it. I was told last week that I need to think about what to do with our mobile department as we cannot continue to have staff 24 hours a day without revenue to support it. We are losing approximately 18000/month. This does not include my wages, fuel costs for the vehicles, insurance, power, heat, etc. My suggestion was to get rid of the one remaining mobile patrol/alarm account and lay off the 4 staff that this would affect.

My boss has been away on holidays so I hadn't sent my email with my suggestion to him as I was waiting on his return today. Today that client went out to tender, they had told us in the Spring that it would be going out in the Fall before the contract ends. I receive a terrible email from him asking why I hadn't been informed they were going out to tender, and what am I doing to get more business here. I actually called him to talk to him instead of trying to do it through email and he ended up hanging up on me. I told him I was doing what I could to get business but I didn't know what more I should be doing. I also told him about actually not submitting a tender for the contract and saving money that way. At least we would be only losing about 5000 a month at that point. He told me he doesn't think I am treating this as if it's my own business which is what he wants and hung up on me.

I am stuck as to what to do. I really think I should start looking for other work, but my only vehicle is the company vehicle that comes with this job. I'm hoping that his mood changes and he sees that I am suggesting what is best for the company. If they close the branch I will at least have EI, if I quit I get nothing.

Ugh! Sorry for the vent!

Oh @snowflake1968 that is just so unfair!! I know from your previous posts that you’ve been nothing but upfront with your boss about what your role should be and despite this have still worked really hard on the selling side even though it should have been outside your remit! And they have not helped matters by not even letting you be competitive in tenders. It sounds as though your boss has no idea how to make it a success so is putting all the responsibility and blame on your shoulders and that is unacceptable.

I really think you should start looking for another job. I’m not sure how much you need the vehicle so I can see how this would be a major consideration but this is making you miserable and I don’t think you should continue to be treated like this. It is deeply unprofessional for a boss to hang up on someone who works for him.

I wish I could help more but please come on here and vent all you like. Just don’t question yourself - ever. Your boss has the title and - presumably - the bigger salary that means the buck should stop with him, not you. If his team is struggling he should fix it, not have a tantrum. Know that you have done all you can and be angry, not sad. Use that anger to motivate yourself to find the job you deserve.

Big hugs xxx

Checking in from Thursday
1. AM gen run: 16 laps, aim for <35 min. Feed cats. Shower. Morning meds. Tea! Log 1 item. Put Jacky repairs 10:30 Sat on future JFTs.
2. File papers before class. Contact B about Saturday. FINISH week 11. (Check standards!) Write blog post. Write discussion responses. VERY IMPORTANT: GRADING LIST!
3. Class 2-3: POETRY INTRO. Linking verb practice (2 - new sentences; 3 - fix old, add new). Conference on analysis reports? If time, Kahoot. Set up desks in groups of 4.
4. Class 4: Poetry Intro.
5. Review assessments. Grade character analysis essays. What is my purpose for each unit? Sketch out semester block. Draft essay. Revise one-pager and Villain Protagonist directions. Put chocolate in school bag.
6. Update class websites. Write blog comments. Plan for absence on 10/22. MUST TURN IN FAILURE REPORTS.
7. LEAVE FOR THEATER BY 5:00. Take some grading along. Continue essay.
8. Prep Fri lunch: Beef stew. Chop celery. Prep oatmeal for breakfast.

JFT Friday
1. Feed cats. Shower. Morning meds. Tea! Log 1 item. Put Jacky repairs 10:30 Sat on future JFTs. Stop at library before class at Y on Saturday.
2. Sign up for computer cart using green calendar. ESSAY. Plan Week 12 (check standards); draft week 13-14. Write blog post. Put research lessons in unit format. Print PRs for 4.
3. Class 2-3: Figurative language in poetry; finding examples. Finish conferences. Print PRs.
4. Class 4: TPCASTT. // Correct capitalization.
5. Review assessments. Grade character analysis essays. What is my purpose for each unit? Sketch out semester block. Revise one-pager. Brainstorm Malala.
6. Update class websites. Blog comments. Finish essay if possible. Create program for play.
7. Leave for park by 4:45. Take grading. Update iTunes and check playlists.
8. Prep Sat lunch/dinner. Chop celery. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 11:45; devices off by 12:00.

Scale goals
End of 2017: 174.6
February 2018: 173.6
March 2018: 179.6
July 2018: 189.6
August 2018: 187.4
September: 186.4
Today: 186.6

Upcoming to-do:
1. Develop 5PE mini-unit. Use after JC as a sponge; combine with challenge books. Maybe a comparison with another required text? Have students ask a parent or teacher what the most significant text they studied was, and then create a comparison between their challenge book and that text - which has more value and why? Possibly do the one-sheet as an assessment.
2. Write next blog post. Comment on 3 posts each week -Tu Th Sun? Check on #engchat on Mondays at 7?
3. Keep track of medical stuffs. Dentist? Appt w D 10/22 9:20; McC 10/22 10:15. Also Feb 7 9:30 w Ac Int. Sub already set up.
4. Organize and grade narratives. Update parent group lists with NAMES. Note reply emails.
5. Check on conference; follow up on seminar proposal. Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others? Can poetry unit be condensed?
6. Go to used bookstore; take bags-of-bags and look for Beauty (McKinley), Design for How People Learn (Julie Dirksen), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman) and The Prince (tr. Tim Parks).
7. Put jewelry away. Yikes! Reinforce patches on old pants.
8. Go to Mac store and see if they can retrieve the files off the iMac.
9. Make plan for classroom observations; ask other teachers about projects or lessons they feel confident about.
10. Create vocabulary lists for each unit that come from the texts used. Find a way to incorporate changing words from one part of speech to another.
11. Convert lesson plans to unit format. Create rubric for one-pager. Revise research checklists!
12. Design minibuttons with school logo, mascot, crest.

October Challenge - Daily Mile

Oct 1: N/A
Oct 2: N/A
Oct 3:✔️
Oct 4:✔️
Oct 5:✔️
Oct 6:❎
Oct 7:❎
Oct 8:❎
Oct 9:✔️
Oct 10:❎
Oct 11:✔️
Oct 12:✔️

Faebert wrote: »

Snowflake1968 wrote: »

I am having a truly miserable day at work today. As you all know I have been pressured into trying to sell business when I have been nothing but honest since before I was hired that I was not a salesperson.

I have not been successful in getting business at all! We are not even getting requests for quotes. Last week we lost our last remaining guard coverage contract, we still have a mobile patrol/alarm account and that is it. I was told last week that I need to think about what to do with our mobile department as we cannot continue to have staff 24 hours a day without revenue to support it. We are losing approximately 18000/month. This does not include my wages, fuel costs for the vehicles, insurance, power, heat, etc. My suggestion was to get rid of the one remaining mobile patrol/alarm account and lay off the 4 staff that this would affect.

My boss has been away on holidays so I hadn't sent my email with my suggestion to him as I was waiting on his return today. Today that client went out to tender, they had told us in the Spring that it would be going out in the Fall before the contract ends. I receive a terrible email from him asking why I hadn't been informed they were going out to tender, and what am I doing to get more business here. I actually called him to talk to him instead of trying to do it through email and he ended up hanging up on me. I told him I was doing what I could to get business but I didn't know what more I should be doing. I also told him about actually not submitting a tender for the contract and saving money that way. At least we would be only losing about 5000 a month at that point. He told me he doesn't think I am treating this as if it's my own business which is what he wants and hung up on me.

I am stuck as to what to do. I really think I should start looking for other work, but my only vehicle is the company vehicle that comes with this job. I'm hoping that his mood changes and he sees that I am suggesting what is best for the company. If they close the branch I will at least have EI, if I quit I get nothing.

Ugh! Sorry for the vent!

Oh @snowflake1968 that is just so unfair!! I know from your previous posts that you’ve been nothing but upfront with your boss about what your role should be and despite this have still worked really hard on the selling side even though it should have been outside your remit! And they have not helped matters by not even letting you be competitive in tenders. It sounds as though your boss has no idea how to make it a success so is putting all the responsibility and blame on your shoulders and that is unacceptable.

I really think you should start looking for another job. I’m not sure how much you need the vehicle so I can see how this would be a major consideration but this is making you miserable and I don’t think you should continue to be treated like this. It is deeply unprofessional for a boss to hang up on someone who works for him.

I wish I could help more but please come on here and vent all you like. Just don’t question yourself - ever. Your boss has the title and - presumably - the bigger salary that means the buck should stop with him, not you. If his team is struggling he should fix it, not have a tantrum. Know that you have done all you can and be angry, not sad. Use that anger to motivate yourself to find the job you deserve.

Big hugs xxx

What Faebert said! Hugs and prayers going out for you @Snowflake1968!

Recap Th 10/11 ~ Rain finally ended ~ we had > 4.5" in our rain gauge since Sunday. Now very windy & temps really dropped, weatherman even giving us wind chill readings!
1) Walked dog before work / 3.52 mi 1:02:16 / stretched = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 16,042 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 boom! & 46 floors
3) Leftovers day (trying to clear out fridge) / meals & snacks prelogged / stick w/ plan / net calories green / > 12c water = Ate a few too many leftovers and net calories -104, sodium & sugar green (yay), fiber good, protein low ~ ack! 12c water
4) Evening: boil eggs / choir 6:30 / wash dishes / read Sunday ads / collect water from rain barrel 5+ gallons then ran out of empty containers / other to-do's? emptied kitchen compost bucket into bin
5) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS REALLY / retainers / bed & TV off 10:15 10:20 (walk dog F before work)

JFT F 10/12 ~ October birthdays recognized & celebrated (with food, of course) in office today & drinks/dinner in evening with BFF to celebrate my birthday week. Already ate 1 breakfast sammie at work ~ really felt like I needed the protein, which I have been low on this week for some reason.
1) Walked dog before work / 3.56 mi 1:03:23 / stretched = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
3) Breakfast & lunch prelogged / logged office food already consumed as snack & NO cake this afternoon (since it's not chocolate, not so tempting for me) / have previewed dinner menu online & prelogged my choice / stick w/ plan / net calories < 100 red / 12c water
4) Keep plugging away at work ~ do not take latest issue personally b/c it's just the process here
5) After work: feed pets & let dog out / pick up race packet for Sat. a.m. / enjoy evening w/ BFF / Go Brewers!
6) Floss / retainers / bed & TV off 11:00 (breakfast 7 a.m., leave 8 for 9 race start)

@cschmitz1105 OH! What an adorable pup! And look at the precious pose! She knows how to work the camera, lolol!!!

mytime6630 wrote: »

Snowflake1968 wrote: »

I am having a truly miserable day at work today. As you all know I have been pressured into trying to sell business when I have been nothing but honest since before I was hired that I was not a salesperson.

I have not been successful in getting business at all! We are not even getting requests for quotes. Last week we lost our last remaining guard coverage contract, we still have a mobile patrol/alarm account and that is it. I was told last week that I need to think about what to do with our mobile department as we cannot continue to have staff 24 hours a day without revenue to support it. We are losing approximately 18000/month. This does not include my wages, fuel costs for the vehicles, insurance, power, heat, etc. My suggestion was to get rid of the one remaining mobile patrol/alarm account and lay off the 4 staff that this would affect.

My boss has been away on holidays so I hadn't sent my email with my suggestion to him as I was waiting on his return today. Today that client went out to tender, they had told us in the Spring that it would be going out in the Fall before the contract ends. I receive a terrible email from him asking why I hadn't been informed they were going out to tender, and what am I doing to get more business here. I actually called him to talk to him instead of trying to do it through email and he ended up hanging up on me. I told him I was doing what I could to get business but I didn't know what more I should be doing. I also told him about actually not submitting a tender for the contract and saving money that way. At least we would be only losing about 5000 a month at that point. He told me he doesn't think I am treating this as if it's my own business which is what he wants and hung up on me.

I am stuck as to what to do. I really think I should start looking for other work, but my only vehicle is the company vehicle that comes with this job. I'm hoping that his mood changes and he sees that I am suggesting what is best for the company. If they close the branch I will at least have EI, if I quit I get nothing.

Ugh! Sorry for the vent!

You vent all you want ..... I am so sorry this is happening to you. Hopefully things will work out, but in the meantime, I will also say a prayer for you. I remember when you started the job and they wanted you to do things you were not comfortable doing. Hang in there. Hugs.

Thank you. I appreciate it.

Faebert wrote: »

I am only on here to see how you are all doing ladies. Spent nearly all day yesterday in bed and I still feel rubbish. Not logging or exercising (well, abs seem to be getting a regular workout from the constant coughing) and just feel really fed up.

Everyone is telling me to take another day off work but I have a few things I really need to do today otherwise next week will be a disaster. So I’m going to try and go in but literally just do the minimum and leave soon after the children do at the end of the day.

Wish me luck! X

I hope you have a chance to get rest and get mended on the weekend.

gojolida wrote: »

I love this thread! Glad I found it. I'll bookmark it.

I just rejoined MFP yesterday, so my goal today is to log my food and HYDRATE. Starting small.

WELCOME! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👏

My gripe for today: WHY CAN'T CARROT CAKE COUNT AS A VEGETABLE?..IJS
LOL...Just Kidding.😂
Hoping everyone have a stress reduced/stress free relaxing, less painful weekend. I love you all and welcome the newcomers, and returners!
Good Night Beautiful, Sisters🌹🙏

Hi all! Went to my sisters' last night for dinner. My mom was in town and it was my sister's dog's first birthday! So I had to celebrate and bring him some treats. Ended up coming home late and was pretty tired sooooo no post yesterday. I know I've been slipping with some routines. I've been doing alright with health habits, but I want to use the weekend to assess where I'd like to be by the end of the year. I'd like to set some goals for the next few months to focus on. To be continued...

@snowflake1968 I cannot imagine the stress you are going through. It sounds like an impossible choice and I'm so sorry all this weight is on you. I have faith that it will work out in the end and you'll be where you need to, but it is so hard when you're in that spot. Know I'm thinking of you. *hugs* to you my friend.
@faebert I hope the day went alright. Sorry you're feeling under the weather. Take care of yourself!
@PackerFanInGB One step at a time-you got this!
@cschmitz110515 What a beautiful dog! So very happy!
@toaljasa That cat has a leather jacket and motorcycle for sure! Feel better kitty!

For today:
Drink 80 oz. of water ✅
Healthy eating, 1.2k to 1.4k calories-pizza reward for a healthy week! Planned splurge.
All 5 food groups-missed with the pizza
Exercise 30 minutes or do 1 mile oof. Actually missing exercise.
1 hour TV max, not while eating ✅
Track food and exercise ✅
Bed at 9:00, up at 6:00 ✅

For tomorrow:
Pick 2 goals for the end of the year
Drink 80 oz. of water
Healthy eating, 1.2k to 1.4k calories
All 5 food groups
Exercise 30 minutes
1 hour TV max, not while eating
Track food and exercise
8 hours sleep

Massive coughing fit - revising Saturday goals as workout is just impossible right now. Going to ditch the car for the first half of the day which should get me a good 3 miles of walking or so. Good for the October challenge and better for my cough. X