What would YOU do????? LONG ....

[dustysky]

I started a new job last week, I have been in school for 7 months now and I am able to do WAY more then this job requires. I took this job because the hours are good for my family right now but it is mindless and boring.
I work fri, sat, and sun open to close and the other girl works m-th so we basically split the days now.
It has been SO slow these past two weekends that I have been on. So I cleaned up a little and while I was working I put the tape and stapler neatly next to me on the desk (ya I know earth shattering move I made).I am a SUPER organized person.

Ok so I get a call AT HOME today from the other receptionist.... NOT my BOSS, not a manager ... the weekday receptionist. She starts to say that there was paper hung up that was NOT to be in plane view (its a phone list off the sales people). I had NOT hung it there and told her so. Then she goes on to say that SHE has things in a certain place for a reason and that now that I moved the tape everyone has to crawl over to get it. Its a large area, no crawling involved. And um... just move it back!

I told her flat out that she needs to call OUR boss and ask what they hired me to do.... was it to sit and look at the desk all weekend or was it to do a job and do it in a way that made it most productive for me to do. I also told her that I she was offensive (to me this phone call was).

Ok so now it 7 hours later and it is still heavy on my mind. I will NEVER feel comfortable there now and I am not sure what to do.
I want to call tomorrow and tell them this job is just not for me and go find a job that will let me use my skills. However we need the income and if I don't find a job right away it will put us in a tight bind.

What should I do.....??
Do YOU think her phone call was out of line???

Please, Please advice, I really need some right now.

 

[DVC Daisy]

Sorry this happened to you - what a pain.....

BUT, since you asked, I think I would just ignore the phone call completely, and then EVERY weekend that you work move something else This week, the tape & stapler, next week the paperclips You can even move on to big stuff like the trash can!

I think she would look very foolish going to the boss over this.

Good luck!

 

[disneynutt1225]

Honestly, I would just let it go. The other receptionist needs to realize that she shares a space and it may mean not finding stuff where it was left. It's really not a big deal, IMO and I don't think I'd bother looking for a new job because someone had a hissy fit about moving a tape dispenser. Now, if you really feel you'd be happier somewhere else, by all means, look for a new job. I think every job comes with its problems - some more BS than others. You just have to learn how to roll with the punches and pick your battles.

 

[dustysky]

Sorry this happened to you - what a pain.....

BUT, since you asked, I think I would just ignore the phone call completely, and then EVERY weekend that you work move something else This week, the tape & stapler, next week the paperclips You can even move on to big stuff like the trash can!

I think she would look very foolish going to the boss over this.

Good luck!

Thats what a friend also said. Make her crazy by moving everything around. LOL.

 

[dustysky]

You just have to learn how to roll with the punches and pick your battles.

Is there anyway for you to email this to me everyday, you know like a motivational speaker, LOL. This is so hard for me .... I will definitaly take that into consideration. Thank you

 

[disneynutt1225]

LOL, sure!

 

[binny]

Sorry this happened to you - what a pain.....

BUT, since you asked, I think I would just ignore the phone call completely, and then EVERY weekend that you work move something else This week, the tape & stapler, next week the paperclips You can even move on to big stuff like the trash can!

I think she would look very foolish going to the boss over this.

Good luck!

I like the way you think!

 

[Disney Doll]

I'd ignore it.

I'd move one thing every week.

And I'd start looking for a job that challenged me a bit more, and provided the income we needed.

I wouldn't quit my current job until I had a new job though.

 

[N.Bailey]

If I were you, I'd keep the job. I would place things where they were most productive for you while you're there, but then I'd just put them back where I got them before I left on Sunday. Why create problems for yourself? IMO, she should have just moved the items to where they're convenient for her instead of phoning you, but that's beside the point.

You obviously will not have to work with this person, so I don't understand why you'd quit your job. I also think it was silly of her to call you, however I don't understand why you got defensive by telling her to drag your employer into the equation. You should have simply said, I'm sorry, it was just more convenient for me _____ (fill in the blank) so I moved it. I just forgot to put it back. Problem solved.

 

[epcotfan]

I think you should hide her phone.

 

[Froggyswife]

I think you should hide her phone.

But where oh where should it be hidden.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

I had this problem at my old job, except I was the receptionist you were talking about. Only difference, when I came in the desk was a TOTAL wreck. I mean it was nasty, filthy, completely covered with crap. I never said anything to the guy who used it, just took his crap (mostly paperwork that HE should file, but never would) and put it in his box. I'd be danged if I was going to do his work on top of mine.

Whole different situation though.

ETA: This was the same coworker I'd have to Clorox Wipe everything he touched because, and I am not kidding, there were boogers on my keyboard.

 

[NJOYURLIFE]

I'd ignore it.

I'd move one thing every week.

And I'd start looking for a job that challenged me a bit more, and provided the income we needed.

I wouldn't quit my current job until I had a new job though.

I agree completely. Why make things hard financially for your family because of this witch?

 

[Barb D]

Bring a book and enjoy the quiet time!

 

[Nancyg56]

I worked in a call center and there came a time when we needed to hotel work stations. You would not believe the issues involved when two people try to share the same space! There was one woman on days who was an absolute freak, she had plastic bugs....yes bugs....all over the place and some fly thing dangling in from of the monitor. The man who shared the space in the evening was left notes if he so much as moved a bug. Talk about territorial!

 

[horseshowmom]

If I were you, I'd keep the job. I would place things where they were most productive for you while you're there, but then I'd just put them back where I got them before I left on Sunday. Why create problems for yourself? IMO, she should have just moved the items to where they're convenient for her instead of phoning you, but that's beside the point.

You obviously will not have to work with this person, so I don't understand why you'd quit your job. I also think it was silly of her to call you, however I don't understand why you got defensive by telling her to drag your employer into the equation. You should have simply said, I'm sorry, it was just more convenient for me _____ (fill in the blank) so I moved it. I just forgot to put it back. Problem solved.

This is pretty much how I would handle it too.

I wouldn't let her get on my nerves and wouldn't have a problem with putting things back to where she likes them when I finished on Sunday. I know the human inclination would be to try to annoy her (and with good reason considering how she very much over-reacted), but you don't have to react to her behovior (particularly considering the juvenile manner in which she behaved).

Be a bigger person than she is. It may not matter to her, but it will matter to you. And, if you just plain hate the job, look for something else during the Monday-Thursday that you are off.

Good luck!

 

[Maleficent13]

I'm sorry, but this whole thread made me , especially the bug woman...people are HYSTERICAL.

Come on...it's a TAPE DISPENSER! I'm with the people who say just move stuff around.

OR...how about...get some white marking tape, and trace an outline of each office supply where it sits when she works. When she calls with the next complaint, just tell her you thought you'd make sure her stuff was right where she wanted it, every time.

 

[EthansMom]

Ignore her. Sounds like she's bored too and looking for something to do (bother you). Like you, I would say, "I didn't tape up the phone list. And move the tape to where it works for you." I would also add, "And next time you call me at home, there had better be an emergency."

If your worst problem is that the work is mindless and boring, you're better off than many people. I would ask your boss if there was anything he/she would like you to do when work is slow. If not, ask if you could bring in a book or crossword puzzles or the like.

 

[Paging Tom Morrow]

Let me get this straight, your problems at work are based on how well you get along with a co-worker that you never work with?

Count your blessings and bring a book to enjoy some of the down time.

 

[dustysky]

Thanks everyone for your input on this, I realy did appreciate it all.

She called me again the next day for something STUPID ( she moved my fan ), so it seems she is just not aware that calling people at HOME on there days OFF for non-emergancy issues is not the norm. I will just let this roll over as most of you have said to do.

Sorry if this was a stupid question to start with but I am new to the working world (i have been home with my kids for 14 years) and I am not use to "office issues". Thanks again folks