Ok, so my husband was up for a promotion. His boss was moving on to "greener pastures" and his position was up for grabs. For the last year since the guy that was my husbands boss was moved up, S was the lead DBA. It wasn't really a title, just a process that happened in his work place. Over the past 2 years turn over has taken place where he no longer was the newbie, but second in seniority. The chick that had been there for 6 years was quite vocal about not wanting anymore responsibility; therefore making Steven the ideal guy to lead the team. People went to him for help prior to going to the actual boss. When the boss was out of town, Steven was in charge. He felt that he was the obvious choice....minus some "details." 1) He had never had management experience, but neither had his boss that was leaving, so he thought the company was willing to help loyal employees move up. 2) He is the youngest. By a great deal.
With all that said, nobody else wanted the position in his team, or so they said. "Canada Boy" had just started in March or May and had previous management experience, but insisted that those days were behind him. He had the "been there, done that attitude" and verbally said he was not interested. However, five days later, he has the position. The higher up boss decides to have individual meetings with the entire DBA team. Canada Boy was first and was given the position. Steven was next to find out that Canada Boy got the position. Then he left. He was home by 3:15 which means he had to leave by 2:30 at the absolute latest. Apparently after everyone else had their individual meetings they left too. Steven's best friend and latest add on to the DBA team left at 4:00 and was the last one. Apparently everybody thoughts Steven got screwed.
So Steven is on a roller coaster of being pissed. He is constantly pissed off, but the level of anger from him varies from moment to moment. I am trying desperately to not piss him off so that I don't accidentally become the target of miss directed anger. So, not much talking and no asking him to do anything. Basically I am on eggshells around him and I am thankful for the weekend of working. I have not even told him that I am late (today begins day 4) That is the last thing we need right now since I don't know what he will do about his job. Well see.
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Remember to lift him up a little. I talked to mat about this and he said that he didn't need to do anything stupid and when he goes in on Monday to act like a big boy and if "Canada Boy" does screw up then the higher ups will look stupid for hireing the wrong guy. Especially when everyone turns to S because the "boss" doesn't know what he's doing.
On a different note I actually posted. Don't faint!
Love ya girlie....and I'm here to talk if you need me, and if S want's to vent to M about this that could be arranged, but then again that could be weird.
Oh well....good night
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