The above photo was taken when part of our dental staff went to Las Vegas for a seminar in March of 2007. My boss is on the far right, next to me...happier days. Well, after almost 14 1/2 (yes, that's fourteen and a half) years of working at the same place of employment, I was terminated today. The decision was made by my employers a couple of years ago, to renovate the dental office. The renovation was completed in August of 2009. They used the best of the best of everything, and it is beautiful, but it came at a cost, one that turned out to be too high for them to afford. This brought lots of stress into the office this summer when the schedule became difficult to fill some days. It brought on many more responsibilities for the Hygienists....and a pay cut for all of us too. I became very stressed over all of the new responsibilities, and the fact that with those added responsibilities I could no longer stay on schedule. But no matter how bad things had become, I stayed. Today, after a crazy busy day, I was called into the office and terminated. I was told that I was a "great Hygienist" and they would give me a "great recommendation" wherever I went. "Well, then why are you letting me go?" I asked. There was a pause, and then the response, "Because you're not enthusiastic enough." I'm not quite sure what this means, but I do know that I have been unhappy with the stress and the changes in the work atmosphere since June, I have been unhappy that I was forced to pick up an extra day a couple years ago, I was unhappy that I was constantly having to go in for meetings on my days off, and unhappy that in spite of all of my efforts to please, I was unappreciated. I feel like I've been slapped in the face, after all, I've bent over backwards to make them happy. I know that God has a purpose and a plan that is so much better than mine, and I am eager to discover what that is. He knew that unless He booted me out the door, I would never leave because I don't like change. (I think it's my fear of the unknown) I am being given another lesson in trusting God in all things. I'm feeling like "they" didn't let me go, God did, and I am blessed.Monday, January 03, 2011
Jobless
The above photo was taken when part of our dental staff went to Las Vegas for a seminar in March of 2007. My boss is on the far right, next to me...happier days. Well, after almost 14 1/2 (yes, that's fourteen and a half) years of working at the same place of employment, I was terminated today. The decision was made by my employers a couple of years ago, to renovate the dental office. The renovation was completed in August of 2009. They used the best of the best of everything, and it is beautiful, but it came at a cost, one that turned out to be too high for them to afford. This brought lots of stress into the office this summer when the schedule became difficult to fill some days. It brought on many more responsibilities for the Hygienists....and a pay cut for all of us too. I became very stressed over all of the new responsibilities, and the fact that with those added responsibilities I could no longer stay on schedule. But no matter how bad things had become, I stayed. Today, after a crazy busy day, I was called into the office and terminated. I was told that I was a "great Hygienist" and they would give me a "great recommendation" wherever I went. "Well, then why are you letting me go?" I asked. There was a pause, and then the response, "Because you're not enthusiastic enough." I'm not quite sure what this means, but I do know that I have been unhappy with the stress and the changes in the work atmosphere since June, I have been unhappy that I was forced to pick up an extra day a couple years ago, I was unhappy that I was constantly having to go in for meetings on my days off, and unhappy that in spite of all of my efforts to please, I was unappreciated. I feel like I've been slapped in the face, after all, I've bent over backwards to make them happy. I know that God has a purpose and a plan that is so much better than mine, and I am eager to discover what that is. He knew that unless He booted me out the door, I would never leave because I don't like change. (I think it's my fear of the unknown) I am being given another lesson in trusting God in all things. I'm feeling like "they" didn't let me go, God did, and I am blessed.
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God knows your heart, Rachel, and He loves you. You didn't need the added stress and He has relieved that now. He has a plan, and just think! Now you can come over and hang out with me. :)
I am sorry that you were not appreciated. I think they really couldn't come up with a very good reason why you were terminated. I am sure that you will find a better position. Hugs.
And, congratulations!
Haha, thanks! I keep reviewing it in my mind and the whole thing just seems so crazy.
The interview is missing...
That came the following day. I started to write about it, but then didn't post anything. Today was a great day too. I saw some familiar faces. One was another hygienist from our office that was fired from there. She was fired for not being able to attend staff meetings because she had a job somewhere else on the day they held the meetings. It was great to see her and chat. I also used to work at Dr Dulskis office with the other hygienist that works in that office, but she had gone home for the day.
I just read the "interview" post you deleted. I know you are wondering how. If you post it, and then delete it, it still shows up in my RSS feed over at Google Reader. However, once I open it and read it and then close it again...it is gone forever.
It was a good post. God has a plan for you with something much better.
D.T. (think of a dentist friend that has we met through Bill years ago) is looking for a hygienist and I talked to him for a loong time last night on the phone, but he really needs someone to commit to 4 days right now (2 wouldn't be full days), but I can't commit to being away from home that much right now. I need to leave time in my schedule to take Mom to visit Tim, and take her to her Dr appts. I told Doug that it won't work right now and to go ahead and hire someone else. He has a friend that he thinks will be looking for someone soon. There are options and I do have some subbing on my schedule already. I had a very good response to resumes that I handed out yesterday, and my self confidence is back....yeah! It's been stomped on for about 7 mos. I loved the dentist in Ontario, but would take a substantial pay cut to go there....although I would be able to sleep at night (no stress!) and he promised that he wouldn't call me in for meetings on my days off...the pay cut may not be so bad!
God has a way of filling in the gaps. If He wants you in Ontario, He will provide what is lacking in other ways. You could always make more money and find there is a "hole in the bag" where it falls out anyway.
PS. I didn't get to read the "Interview" post.
I'm sorry, Marty, I looked for it but it's gone. I told you about it on the phone though. You're right about the money. I told the Dr that being stress free counts for something.
You did tell me. I didn't really miss the story, just didn't happen to read it here.
Don't let the stress catch you. You will have a new job soon enough. Enjoy your days instead.
I will. I got a message from a hygienist friend of mine that her boss wants to meet me. They're looking to hire for Thursdays only. That would give me one guarateed day a week!...so many options out there. :)
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