August 09, 2010
The HR Trolls -- Foiled!
(A brief update as I am uncharacteristically blogging AT WORK, in between book sale drive this morning and singing this afternoon. Can you believe they haven't made me C.E.O. of this place???)
So here's some interesting news...
Head Boss is on vacation, and PhD Boss is on extended leave, so I emailed them last week about my possible re-employment, just in case they were thinking of extending my contract.
I got this back from Head Boss:
Wenchie, I was aware of the decision, but knew that it had to be shared by That Department. HR indicated that they were waiting for Vy's concurrence, since there will be many people leaving their positions and was not sure if one of them should also be considered. I'm glad that WM shared with you, because it is important for you to know. Best personal regards and congratulations.
[Important note: There are, apparently, two people in the building who outrank HR, and Vy is one of them.]
Okay, let's break this down. As I often do.
I was aware of the decision, but knew that it had to be shared by That Department.
Part of me is annoyed that he knew before I did, but he IS an executive. WM probably broached the topic in an executive meeting, which, considering the impending Huge Restructuring, is appropriately relevent. And he probably called me The Candidate, and Head Boss just happened to know that The Candidate is me. So I'm not going to take issue with this.
HR indicated that they were waiting for Vy's concurrence, since there will be many people leaving their positions and was not sure if one of them should also be considered.
Fucking HR. Here's what happened. When WM brought up the topic of The Candidate at the executive meeting, one of the HR Trolls suggested that they wait and see if one of the "many people leaving their positions" (i.e. one of their pet People of Color) should be "considered" (i.e. moved into the position in my stead). And Vy shot them down. HA!
So glad to know that Vy can be counted on to be reasonable. I'd love to know exactly what Vy said, but I'm sure she just didn't want to drag out the already ridiculously long hiring process any more, in deference to both WM and to me. She's a tough broad, but fair.
I'm glad that WM shared with you, because it is important for you to know.
Damn straight!
Best personal regards and congratulations.
He's so cute.
In short:
HR - 1 billion points
Fairness - 1 point
It's a start!
Comments
So, does this mean that you got the job, or no?
Posted by: Lori at August 9, 2010 12:28 PM
I got the job; the job just may not exist. If there is a job to be filled, then I will be the one filling it. I'm sorry -- there's just no way to make it less confusing.
Posted by: Wenchie at August 9, 2010 05:42 PM
Actually, that answers my question. Here's hoping the troll gets what she deserves.
-L.
Posted by: Lori at August 10, 2010 12:23 PM