Title: Mega-stress vent!
Post by: JessW on January 08, 2004, 02:35:41 pm
My blood pressure is rocketing and it is only the start of the year. I could really do with a bit of cold eality - someone saying I wil be ok and it will soon be over. This is why:-
1. At the end of today my department will be in temporary accommodation due to the powers that be thinking the office needs a rec room for the staff to not have coffee in (just in case they spill it on the floor) and watch company propaganda on a plasma screen.
2. Plasma screen probably bought by giving admin staff a 1.69% pay rise inclusive of pension contribution. This is also prior to our monthly bonus being totally withdrawn after March (this means I get a pay cut!)
3. Internal politics within group means that at least two of my bosses are being targetted fof extermination from at least three sides with me trying to hide behind the sofa (Dr Who style).
4. It is still unclear whether or not I have a job here or not - even with the (re)Introduction of charging my time out thus making me cost neutral. This all depends upon what happens with No. 3.
5. I am getting a lot of flack from co-workers because I have not been part of a 'group' for so long the factions do not kow what to make of me and whether I am on their side or not (for the record I am on my side because there is only me who won't stab me in the bakc as soon as look at me!)
I have, however, created a 'thoughts' board for me to vent my spleen (post-its attached to the back of my front door at home with a though to cover most / any mood I happen to be in at the time eg "I will not be taken for granted", "I can do whatever I set my mind to", and my personal favourite being "Washing up can look decorative when left in the kitchen sink".
Has anyone got any other good 'thoughts' I can add to my door! I have about 25 of them so far, some of which are deliberately aimed at DH.
Anyway, thanks for letting me rant and rave. I feel a lot better for it. I just have to remember that other people have real problems and not let myself get depressed like last year (put on 2 stone in 4 month period).
Jess
1. At the end of today my department will be in temporary accommodation due to the powers that be thinking the office needs a rec room for the staff to not have coffee in (just in case they spill it on the floor) and watch company propaganda on a plasma screen.
2. Plasma screen probably bought by giving admin staff a 1.69% pay rise inclusive of pension contribution. This is also prior to our monthly bonus being totally withdrawn after March (this means I get a pay cut!)
3. Internal politics within group means that at least two of my bosses are being targetted fof extermination from at least three sides with me trying to hide behind the sofa (Dr Who style).
4. It is still unclear whether or not I have a job here or not - even with the (re)Introduction of charging my time out thus making me cost neutral. This all depends upon what happens with No. 3.
5. I am getting a lot of flack from co-workers because I have not been part of a 'group' for so long the factions do not kow what to make of me and whether I am on their side or not (for the record I am on my side because there is only me who won't stab me in the bakc as soon as look at me!)
I have, however, created a 'thoughts' board for me to vent my spleen (post-its attached to the back of my front door at home with a though to cover most / any mood I happen to be in at the time eg "I will not be taken for granted", "I can do whatever I set my mind to", and my personal favourite being "Washing up can look decorative when left in the kitchen sink".
Has anyone got any other good 'thoughts' I can add to my door! I have about 25 of them so far, some of which are deliberately aimed at DH.
Anyway, thanks for letting me rant and rave. I feel a lot better for it. I just have to remember that other people have real problems and not let myself get depressed like last year (put on 2 stone in 4 month period).
Jess
Title: Re: Mega-stress vent!
Post by: Christine Itterly on January 08, 2004, 03:38:01 pm
Don't know if this will help, but it's one I like.
There are many trails up the mountain, but in time they ALL reach the top.
by Anya Seton
There are many trails up the mountain, but in time they ALL reach the top.
by Anya Seton
Edited by camki499 on 08/01/04 02:38 PM.
Title: Re: Mega-stress vent!
Post by: donnap99 on January 08, 2004, 04:28:30 pm
Here's my mantra - I hope it helps you:
Attitude: We cannot change the wind... But we can adjust our sails.
DonnaP99
Attitude: We cannot change the wind... But we can adjust our sails.
DonnaP99
Title: Re: Mega-stress vent!
Post by: gee4 on January 08, 2004, 04:55:16 pm
No-one is indispensable, after all you wouldn't get promoted!
G
(Chin up jess - things happen for a reason - believe me! I know, have been there and come out the other end of the tunnel).
G
(Chin up jess - things happen for a reason - believe me! I know, have been there and come out the other end of the tunnel).
Title: Re: Mega-stress vent!
Post by: gee4 on January 08, 2004, 05:02:40 pm
More -
A pat on the back is only inches from a kick up the a**.
A pat on the back is only inches from a kick up the a**.
Title: Re: Mega-stress vent!
Post by: Katie G on January 08, 2004, 05:37:48 pm
Similar thought:
You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.
(Especially effective if said while playing the opening drum solo from "Wipeout" on your desk *bum-bum-bum-BUM bum-bada-BUMBUM ba BUM!*)
You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.
(Especially effective if said while playing the opening drum solo from "Wipeout" on your desk *bum-bum-bum-BUM bum-bada-BUMBUM ba BUM!*)
Title: Re: Mega-stress vent!
Post by: twhfan on January 08, 2004, 06:43:45 pm
My personal favorite:
"Sometimes we lose sight of life’s little pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles to frown but only 4 to extend your arm and smack the idiot upside the head."
"Sometimes we lose sight of life’s little pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles to frown but only 4 to extend your arm and smack the idiot upside the head."
Title: Re: Mega-stress vent!
Post by: dwreath on January 08, 2004, 08:12:41 pm
Here's one I have posted on my buliten board...
If at first you don't succeed, Redefine Success.
If at first you don't succeed, Redefine Success.
Title: Re: Mega-stress vent!
Post by: gingertea on January 09, 2004, 09:29:27 pm
Just a large post-it that says IACL. It means "I am Cute and Loveable"
Hang in there!
Hang in there!
Title: Re: Mega-stress vent!
Post by: Christine Itterly on January 13, 2004, 10:16:48 pm
Today, mine happens to be walking around the office wispering to my knowing collegues:
Die, die die, die, die, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, die, die, die, die, die, etc.
Not only do I get to vent, they completely understand, and it makes them laugh, which in turn, makes me feel a little bit better.
Die, die die, die, die, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, die, die, die, die, die, etc.
Not only do I get to vent, they completely understand, and it makes them laugh, which in turn, makes me feel a little bit better.
Title: Re: Mega-stress vent!
Post by: Jackie G on January 13, 2004, 11:13:55 pm
And if we're into acronyms, there's always YAFM
You are f..... amazing
Jackie
www.iqps.org
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You are f..... amazing
Jackie
www.iqps.org
Peer Moderator
Title: Re: Mega-stress vent!
Post by: paitch on January 23, 2004, 04:29:12 pm
What about:
"Never look forward unless you can dream ... never look back unless you can laugh"
I heard this quote some time ago and have been trying to trace its origin but have been unsuccessful (Quoteland didn't help)
My favourite trick is to project yourself forward 10 years and wonder if you'll even remember what it is that's bothering you today.
"Never look forward unless you can dream ... never look back unless you can laugh"
I heard this quote some time ago and have been trying to trace its origin but have been unsuccessful (Quoteland didn't help)
My favourite trick is to project yourself forward 10 years and wonder if you'll even remember what it is that's bothering you today.