So I had a break down at work. Like I was ready to walk out, which I can not afford to do. Obviously I have issues with some of the people I work with. I want to say there are a few amazing people there too. But sadly that doesn't balance out the 10 mean girls I work with. I found out last night that my co-teacher (who my boss told me was wonderful to work with when I switched classes) was failed to do something big and was caught by a parent. (I can't go into details.) And I've been really struggling to get her to do anything. She complains about things constantly and doesn't want to do whats asked of her. When my boss talked to me about it I just kind of lost it. I flat out told my boss that I thought this girl and another drag other teachers down with their negative attitude and that I think it really affects things. Don't get me wrong I'm aware that there are difficult people at every work place but where I work we seem to have a bunch of them and these two girls head them up. And they are always annoyed with me for following the rules. Then when i tell my boss all this she says... Oh yes, I knew before you went into that room what it would be like for you. So you know you have a teacher who is that difficult to work with and who isn't doing what she should and you put me in her room without warning? And you keep her on to take care of kids?
Is this really what work is suppose to be like? I hate to believe that work is always this miserable for people. I just needed to rant, my dad thinks I should put away the feelings when I leave work but sometimes you just need to get it out.
Meg, I would love to tell you that work isn't miserable. However, from my jaded cynical perspective, I really can't. I have been in 9 different companies in the last 15 years and some are better than others, but there is BS everywhere. I know this is little consolation right now, but at least your boss realizes the situation and isn't penalizing you for it.
I will have more time to respond properly tonight. I will message you on FB.
This has been one cluster of a week. Boss has been killing me with requests, and I am not getting done what I need to get done here. Tuesday was an up at 4:30 for a flight to Pittsburgh, meetings from 10AM-7:30PM, and work at the hotel until 11PM. Yesterday would have been more of the same (sans the early flight), except I got back to the hotel, and no power.
Went to Olive Garden (which had power), and... lost my wallet. Whee.
This morning, still no power in the hotel. Restless hot and stuffy, a cold shower, and no coffee make a cranky Kat.
At least the mgmt staff at the hotel is wonderful and the mgr even drove back to the Olive Garden personally to search, and the people here at work were nice enough to go get me breakfast.
Wish me luck folks, I'm definitely going to need it! 
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That cracked me up this morning! Thanks for the info Paula. I've been so curious! I just think this whole thing is so amazing. I'm so proud of you! And completely excited for your actual event! 
Is tomorrow's ride 90?
