rdewald's Journal: Take this job and shove it.

I experienced the most hideously reprehensible episode of personal and professional disrespent I have ever been through at work today. I mean since I was 14 years old and working on a camper shell assembly line no employer has ever stooped this low. I received more professional courtesy as a delivery driver at Domino's.

There was a position within the organization that I wanted. I was an obvious candidate, but I was proactive and asked my boss and his boss to put the word in that I wanted an interview. They both supported my decision even though they would lose me (and miss me) in the department as a consequence if I was offered the job. I've done a good job in my current role. They are good people, they want to see me advance, and this position is very much in keeping with my overall career strategy, i.e., it is directly pointed in the direction I want to ultimately take my career (education).

Today, a colleague, whom I trained, came in and told me she accepted the position (this person is a friend and had no way to know I had requested an interview) and she wanted to know if I thought she made a mistake by doing so. I told her I thought the position (newly created, I should add) is an interesting one and I wished her the best. She is a good choice, by the way. That's not the issue. The issue is the chief of operations acted like I don't even exist after I specifically asked to be interviewed and passed that request up through the proper chain of command, and it met with approval every step of the way.

Yes, believe it. I keep rubbing my eyes but it is still there.

Not

One

Word

Was

Said

To

Me

by the person, the head of operations, conducting the job search. Not "we don't think you're qualified." Not "we want you to do something else." Not "we really need you in your current position."

Nothing. Nada.

I am so gone.

Eek.

[Some Woman]

Sorry about the bunch of crap you were dealt. May better things come your way.

Symptomatic or an aberration?

[johndiii]

This seems to be clearly dysfunctional behavior on the part of the person doing the hiring for that job. Either that, or the object was to induce you to leave. Given that your immediate supervisors seem to be happy with you, the latter seems less likely. So, is this sort of behavior characteristic of the organization, or is it an aberration?

The emotions of the moment are strong, but it would probably be worth finding out why you were not considered for the position. That would not alleviate the disrespe

I hate to say it but...

[sillypixie]

Is this one moment of unhappiness really worth giving up a job you've often referred to here as being very rewarding for you?

It seems like most of your colleagues are wonderful people, is this slight really worth leaving all of them?

I can't judge (obviously) but I just want to make sure you sleep on it and then think on those questions.

Good luck whatever happens :)

Pix

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[jawtheshark]

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What she said...

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[bethanie]

Why should Richard shortchange his anger and outrage? Why should he negotiate or compromise? Why should he minimize it and "go along to get along?"

I trust his judgment implicitly about this -- he's an extremely mindful, self-aware man. And if says it's a quittin' offense, then by damn -- he needs to leave. He's entitled to respect himself that much, and I am delighted to see him honoring his feelings. No second-guessing is needed. He will decide what he needs to do.

....Bethanie....

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[FortKnox]

I can take both stances in this situation, cause I was in a very similar situation. EVeryone in the company THOUGHT I was already in the job. Instead it stayed open for months, and they filled it by interviewing someone on the outside. I only assumed it was because I came into the firm as the 'young guy' and no one even assumed I'd fit in a principle role, even though I was fully qualified.
I stayed with the company for a while. I enjoyed the work, and, even though I was upset at the slight, it was stil

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Ask.

[Talinom]

Ask your boss and your boss's boss why you don't seem to have been considered for the position. They can work the chain of command and see what the cause was. As they value you they will look into it and give you an honest answer.

Shoving the job in their face will guarantee that you have burned your bridge and may not get a good review when applying for future jobs. If you are still adamant about finding a job after this then you have time to do so without risking your financial well being.

It could al

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[The Fun Guy]

Good approach. Pursue the matter, since future job openings may follow the same course.

Bear in mind, it is also possible that the people in the chain of command to whom you expressed an interest (and who were ostensibly supportive of this), were lying to you.

Maybe they were actually of the opinion that you weren't qualified for the job you were looking at, and didn't want to hurt your feelings by saying so to your face, so they acted supportive, but then didn't bother to pass your request on since they knew

Ball dropped... find it

[ellem]

Someone dropped the ball. I have a funny feeling your boss or your boss' boss not only dropped the ball they kicked behind the copier - you know the broken one from Ricoh by the empty water jugs.

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[rdewald]

I wish it was that simple. They are both as outraged as I am, if not more, since they are going to lose a valuable employee through absolutely no fault of their own.

I wish you well

[Shadow Wrought]

But would encourage you to take a deep breath and think about your decision carefully. You said in the comments that your boss and boss' boss were going to be extremely unhappy with losing you. If the poddle-fscker is above or tangential to them, then how much is his lack of respect going to affect your current position. I cannot tell you are doing the right thing or the wrong thing, I can only encourage you to make sure you have your full perspective when you make the decision.

Take care.

bugger

[robi2106]

I can't say I blame you. That is pretty back handed an sleazy conduct on that managers part. are there opportunities at other companies / operations in the same industry?

jason