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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 308542" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>So...I get the "I want to talk to you" the other day from boss. </p><p> </p><p>Here are a few factoids - before I sum it up. </p><p> </p><p>When I started (3 years ago this coming March) I was your basic bookkeeper - not a full charge bookkeeper. I have learned and asked and read a lot. There was 1 sales guy, 1 superisor and me. 2 sub crews. 12 vendors. About 30 customers</p><p> </p><p>Three years later? There are 3 full time sales people, 1 supervisor, me, 2 in house installers, 4 - 6 sub contractor crews, 3 temp crews. 150 vendors, Over 400 customers give or take. </p><p> </p><p>I also order supplies for everyone, clean the office and 2 bathrooms. I run errands, make the daily deposits and am not reimbursed for gas. </p><p> </p><p>So imagine MY surprise today when my boss calls me in and says he has no idea what I am doing with my time. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite5" alt=":confused:" title="Confused :confused:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":confused:" /> Says I should be able to do my job in 15 hours a week. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/laugh.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":laugh:" title="laugh :laugh:" data-shortname=":laugh:" /> Really? Who says. He says. Then says he has thought about having me for an assistant but if I can't even get my work done - he's not comfortable pushing me into a new position. </p><p> </p><p>Um..okay - news flash - I tried to explain I can't get my work done because I have been doing OTHER peoples work - so they could go out and sell so we'll all have a job. Did not belive it. (okay fine) What proof do you need? Tried to prove myself - it's like talking to a wall. Now I see - the snitch has set this all up. I've been doing a LOT of his paper work because he's asked and now he's gone behind my back and told the boss I'm "scattered" and "Overcomplicating" a lot of things. I said -WOW that's the exact same words the 'snitch' used to describe me to the consultant. THAT went over like a lead ballon. -Um wasn't I supposed to know that? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite5" alt=":confused:" title="Confused :confused:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":confused:" /> Huh. (boss looked confused) THEN compares me to his old bookkeeper who went to work for his buddy who has 3 businesses and managed them with part time hours....all three businesses. </p><p> </p><p>I mean HOW do I compare to that? She's been a bookkeeper for 30 years. AND in my defense I could only say - "Well maybe THAT's why she quit." He just looked at me like I was crazy - and then said "No she found a full time job." Then I said "Well she said taking care of three businesses books is more than a full time job but when someone will only pay you part time wages and your husband has been out of work for over 2 years - you take what you can get - and take the rest home on your dime." <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite4" alt=":mad:" title="Mad :mad:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":mad:" /> - I get so tired of him comparing me to her. He had no idea she was doing 1/2 of that work at her house. </p><p> </p><p>My thought is someones wife is bored and out of work - and has told him - SHE could do my job in 1/2 the time. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/faint.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":faint:" title="faint :faint:" data-shortname=":faint:" />. This thought has stuck in his head and is as solid as a bear trap. Do a friend a solid favor - save some money - get rid of my insurance bill...all three a bonus. Then says - I really want you for my assistant, but makes no mention of a raise?? <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/alien.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":alien:" title="alien :alien:" data-shortname=":alien:" /></p><p> </p><p>Hm...I left the conversation with - well I have no defense except to say I will be more cognitive than I already am of how I spend your time and I am putting together a manual so that you can get a feel for how much time it takes for anyone to do this job blindfolded. To me that's the sign of a good manager. Then I said - turning around " Let me ask you this...Do YOU think I'm sitting in there goofing off?" He said "No" I said "then what do you think I am doing with the other 25 hours a week? He said "I don't know." I nodded and said - well apparently you don't think anything worth paying me for - interesting...and you think you can do what I do in 15 hours a week?Hmmm." I smiled and shook my head in disbelief and walked out the door. </p><p> </p><p>That being the case - I'm going to challenge myself and see if I can. If I can - then I'm going to get him to figure out how much that is worth to him - keep my insurance and go get another part time job. Making MORE money. If I am THAT good? I should be able to make twice as much. Not? </p><p> </p><p>I just wonder who is putting all these quirky ideas in his mind - first it was - outsource the payroll...gosh theres a brilliant idea - payroll takes me all of - 30 minutes a week....for 22 people...plus taxes. yeah - lets pay someone $500 a month to do what you pay me $50 a month for..brilliant! Shoulda let that happen....I would have had a whole 2 hours to myself. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/faint.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":faint:" title="faint :faint:" data-shortname=":faint:" /> - to goof off...ugh. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/sick.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":sick:" title="sick :sick:" data-shortname=":sick:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 308542, member: 4964"] So...I get the "I want to talk to you" the other day from boss. Here are a few factoids - before I sum it up. When I started (3 years ago this coming March) I was your basic bookkeeper - not a full charge bookkeeper. I have learned and asked and read a lot. There was 1 sales guy, 1 superisor and me. 2 sub crews. 12 vendors. About 30 customers Three years later? There are 3 full time sales people, 1 supervisor, me, 2 in house installers, 4 - 6 sub contractor crews, 3 temp crews. 150 vendors, Over 400 customers give or take. I also order supplies for everyone, clean the office and 2 bathrooms. I run errands, make the daily deposits and am not reimbursed for gas. So imagine MY surprise today when my boss calls me in and says he has no idea what I am doing with my time. :confused1: Says I should be able to do my job in 15 hours a week. :funny: Really? Who says. He says. Then says he has thought about having me for an assistant but if I can't even get my work done - he's not comfortable pushing me into a new position. Um..okay - news flash - I tried to explain I can't get my work done because I have been doing OTHER peoples work - so they could go out and sell so we'll all have a job. Did not belive it. (okay fine) What proof do you need? Tried to prove myself - it's like talking to a wall. Now I see - the snitch has set this all up. I've been doing a LOT of his paper work because he's asked and now he's gone behind my back and told the boss I'm "scattered" and "Overcomplicating" a lot of things. I said -WOW that's the exact same words the 'snitch' used to describe me to the consultant. THAT went over like a lead ballon. -Um wasn't I supposed to know that? :confused1: Huh. (boss looked confused) THEN compares me to his old bookkeeper who went to work for his buddy who has 3 businesses and managed them with part time hours....all three businesses. I mean HOW do I compare to that? She's been a bookkeeper for 30 years. AND in my defense I could only say - "Well maybe THAT's why she quit." He just looked at me like I was crazy - and then said "No she found a full time job." Then I said "Well she said taking care of three businesses books is more than a full time job but when someone will only pay you part time wages and your husband has been out of work for over 2 years - you take what you can get - and take the rest home on your dime." :angry: - I get so tired of him comparing me to her. He had no idea she was doing 1/2 of that work at her house. My thought is someones wife is bored and out of work - and has told him - SHE could do my job in 1/2 the time. :knockedout:. This thought has stuck in his head and is as solid as a bear trap. Do a friend a solid favor - save some money - get rid of my insurance bill...all three a bonus. Then says - I really want you for my assistant, but makes no mention of a raise?? :alien: Hm...I left the conversation with - well I have no defense except to say I will be more cognitive than I already am of how I spend your time and I am putting together a manual so that you can get a feel for how much time it takes for anyone to do this job blindfolded. To me that's the sign of a good manager. Then I said - turning around " Let me ask you this...Do YOU think I'm sitting in there goofing off?" He said "No" I said "then what do you think I am doing with the other 25 hours a week? He said "I don't know." I nodded and said - well apparently you don't think anything worth paying me for - interesting...and you think you can do what I do in 15 hours a week?Hmmm." I smiled and shook my head in disbelief and walked out the door. That being the case - I'm going to challenge myself and see if I can. If I can - then I'm going to get him to figure out how much that is worth to him - keep my insurance and go get another part time job. Making MORE money. If I am THAT good? I should be able to make twice as much. Not? I just wonder who is putting all these quirky ideas in his mind - first it was - outsource the payroll...gosh theres a brilliant idea - payroll takes me all of - 30 minutes a week....for 22 people...plus taxes. yeah - lets pay someone $500 a month to do what you pay me $50 a month for..brilliant! Shoulda let that happen....I would have had a whole 2 hours to myself. :knockedout: - to goof off...ugh. :sick: [/QUOTE]
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