Ok, moving on from the "boy" lamentation. I'm bored with all that right now. It's almost like it's a switch that switches itself on and off. So, i graduated in Dec and i had no plans of looking for another job until after the MCAT. Besides, they wanted me to stay on and eventually become the research tech at my lab. So i was cool with that. Our present research tech leaves to go to Med school in July. He's making $3 more than i do right now, plus he gets benefits and all that good stuff. So, even if i don't get to go to med school this year, i have been consoling myself that i will at least be making more money.
Only for this pple to call me 2 weeks ago and tell me that the lab is running out of money faster than they thot and that they don't want to hire a research tech. They will only increase my pay by $1, without benefits and i will remain on the temp. employee/hourly pay but here's the kicker............I will be doing the job of the research tech. My brain did not process that information while i was being told. I was like ok, fine, whatever y'all decide is cool with me. Only for me to get home and my sluggish brain decides to kick into action. WTF?!!! Are these pple kidding me. They don see mugu abi?
I'm vexing seriously right now, so i've decided to get off my butt and go see if i can get another job. Just talked to an employment agency this morning and i set up a meeting for Friday. I've decided to talk to the research scientist at my job to see if i can get more than a dollar pay raise cos i really like working there, if not....... i'm checking out. I might luck out and get something that pays great. I don't know. I wish i had gotten admitted into med school this yr, i wouldn't have to be stressing about getting a job. And God punish all those pple for not valuing a Bachelors in Psychology. Hmmm................ Deep breath. Apparently, a Bio or Chem degree is worth more than a Psychology degree if you want to work in a lab. It's craziness i tell ya!
I'm about to take my ass and go find a job in a mental institution, if i don't end up there myself. Anyway, it's 10.38am i'm at home instead of being at work cos i've lost all motivation to be there (until i get my bills, i'm sure that would motivate me). Don't worry, i won't be fired (yet). I'm hourly and nobody gave me a schedule so i can show up whenever i damn well pls.
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Hey there! Thanks for dropping by my spot and blessing it with your kind words. I'll definitely be paying your spot a visit more often.
ReplyDeleteAnd oh yeah, sounds like they're definitely trying to play you like a sucka at the job. Good luck with your job hunt. I'm in the midst of one myself!
Tell them they berra mind themselves oh!$1 increase ke!
ReplyDeleteIt will all work out sweets.....x
No one likes being taken for granted. 'Sounds like that's what your current employers are doing. Keep your spirits up, it always works out well in the end....All the best to you.
ReplyDeleteI work at a research institute and I've seen our post Bacs go through a lot of job changes. Even our post docs doing research go through the same thing and they are "priority" when it comes to budget.
ReplyDeleteNot sure where you are, but I heard private research institutes not governed by Federal laws usually bring in more grants and can support more Research employees.
Good Luck in your search.
my sista, I beg, no slacking. Go get paid. Find a new job before you start rolling in to work late oh.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with your search, sha.
Deep breaths darling deep breaths. I'm with SD. Get that job then use it as a bargaining chip with your current employer. If they are willing to give you the extra three bucks, stay. If not, adios amigos. A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.
ReplyDeleteI think they'll give u a higher raise than $1...go again and talk to them (I don't know if u know the story of the "persistent widow" who disturbed the judge until she got what she wanted). Let's see what will happen...
ReplyDeleteBut then again, God can give u a better job that u neva even expected...who knows? This may just be ur time to MOVE OUT...on to better things...:)
Thats mean..how can they expect u to do the same job for less than the other person was getting...
ReplyDeleteI hope you get something better so you can leave them without notice...
I need a JOB that won't give a damn schedule! *Wishful thinking*
ReplyDeleteG'luck with the search tho. Nice blog!
my verdict !!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGET A NEW JOB AND DO THAT FAST !!!!
1st of all, c wat u made me do..i read on ur last comment abt u telling someone where u got u templates. well, i tried it and c wat am stuck with:-(
ReplyDeletelemme go read sha.
eh yah...abeg go find anoda job jare..them no serious. who be their mugu?
ReplyDeletegeez, i want a new job too:-(
that sucks hun. Like u said tho, just get on the ball and find u a good job ... u have a freakin degree u worked hard for so u sure as hell don't need to settle for $1.They r lucky u only want $3 sef. Goodluck hun
ReplyDeleteSting, if you're serious about the mental institution, I gat a deal for you. I've got a few friends that are in obvious need of an institutional commitment. Can you take care of them? They're nuts!
ReplyDelete...hope you find a new job soon, love.
hope that job situation works out forya
ReplyDeletedon't make the decision out of anger. take your time and check out what else is out there. wishing you all the best.
ReplyDeletemy dear, one thing abt jobs (in fact abt everything in life): DON'T SEEL URSELF SHORT
ReplyDeleteGirl..u better go get urs...dont think these folks will be loyal to u at all.
ReplyDeleteHow body?
that sux.
ReplyDelete~Sugabelly Speaks~
1 dollar ke, na shit dem dey chop o. What do they want you to do with $1 raise?
ReplyDeleteDon’t worry when the door is closed God will open a window.
A better job with more money + benefits will be your portion.
omo mayn...no do mugu o...ehenn...Naija o ki n somo ode (Naija aint no dull child mayn)
ReplyDeletemy sista, dont worry cos i foresee you starting a new job next month with mega pay and less stress(aah,u neva shout Amen)
ReplyDeleteAll the best!!
I agree with you mehn,its out of hand that psychology is often not given proper credit. Hope your job hunt goes well!
ReplyDeletePersonally, I think you should check out of the place. So they only just remembered that they have to save money......what if that former guy never left? Crazy pple!
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