Ok, so I've gotten myself into a little situation here. I was browsing through an old neighborhood newspaper one day and stumbled across an ad that said something like "Dental office seeking hard working team player who never wants a day off for the rest of her life and is willing to make great sacrifices for little pay." Actually, I don't remember exactly what the ad said. I must have thought it read something like..."wonderful dental team seeking fun, exciting individual. Willing to pay whatever is desired, and will give the right applicant whatever she wants...flexibility is our middle name." Of course I immediately called the number on the ad...who wouldn't? Long story short...I get myself hired without really even saying yes to the job. A few phone calls from this dentist while we're on our trip in San Diego and I find myself in his office the Monday after we arrive home thinking I'm just "checking it out". Well it turns out that "checking it out" means you're hired and have yourself a little full time job. I quit a few days ago, but I think he ignored me. Left puzzled by the fact that someone didn't quite understand the words "I QUIT!" (well ok, maybe I was a little nicer than that like, "This really isn't going to work for me", "it's more hours than I want" etc. etc.) Still, he literally ignored the fact that I had told him I was not going to stay. At the end of that day, he even asked me as I was leaving if I had had a better day that day?! I was tempted to turn to him and say "My day was just fine AFTER I QUIT! So here I am two weeks later...working!
Tonight after work he asked if we could have a little chat. Trouble is, he's really a nice guy and seems to be a really good dentist. After talking to him, we have a little understanding. I don't want to keep working...but I will...as long as he needs me...until he finds someone else to take my place...as soon as I know everything well enough to train the next person...as long as I don't leave his office too soon because he doesn't want to start interviewing yet...not until he has gained an appreciation for our religious differences...and basically, even then...just a little here and there. Maybe I did read the ad right...or not?! How in the world do I get myself into these situations!
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Now that is a story!! How do you get yourself into these situations? Are you sure it wasn't Dr. Baker reincarnate? Hope it all works out. Love and miss ya!
Wowza, sounds like quite the little job you somehow found yourself in. I'm always getting myself into crazy fixes, too. Good luck!
Until he understands your religious differences? Oh, brother. Regardless of whether he is a nice guy or not, you really don't owe him ANYTHING! You really are every employers dream employee!
DIANE SOMEHOW I KNOW HOW YOU GET INTO THESE SITUATIONS. You are really a valuable person and try to keep things friendly. When you decide you have had enough of this you will find the right words. I think knowing your WORTH IS IMPORTANT!
Well, if you ever wonder how I get myself into the situations I get myself into, just think about your own crazy predicaments... "Mom, two girls think I asked them to marry me, so if anyone calls, I'm not home."
For heavens sakes Michael maybe asking two girls to marry you is a bit MUCH!!! Just kidding sometimes it's good to just say NO!! I'm not a good example because of the situations I get myself into such as working the polls and working on the Enrichment Night activity and I am NOT A CRAFTY PERSON!!!
Michael...you just make me laugh!!! At least I only got myself roped into "one" job!
Jennie...wasn't Dr. Baker the stomach ache doctor? Geez! At least this guy is nice, I think!
Just thought I'd say hi! I check your blog periodically through Jennie's. Sounds like you are doing well . . . for the most part! Sorry to hear about the predicament . . . you are just too nice!
Yeah...it's your fault all your children have the "I don't know how to say 'no'" syndrome! I think I used to get myself into a lot more predicaments like that pre-Joe...well actually, he sort of was one of those predicaments for a while until I realized that I really did like him a lot! Good luck! Love ya!
Wow! What an interesting situation! Many times the hard part seems to be 'keeping' the job, but not in this case! :) I love reading your blog!
Oh my gosh Diane, I love this story!! I think you forgot to get in the line in heaven that was for "I will do what I want to do, no matter what"!! Hang in there!
Holy Cats Christmas Diane! That all happened too fast. Why wouldn't he take NO for an answer? Oh yeah because he wanted someone GOOD who wouldn't mind the tiny pay.....He got you.....though you didn't realize it and then tricked you into the job....then pretends not to hear you when you quit, because your so nice.....and he knows that, so it sounds like he's taking advantage of you and your kindness. and the part about religious differences...sounds kinda strange....but maybe it's someone the lord wants you to teach...or a least open the door.....Who knows really. (smile) CRAZY!
I'm sorry about this problem...I hope you find a quick way out of it, though I do have to worry, when he says he doesn't want to interview right now....does that mean that your stuck there for another year or what....sounds like there is no time limit and your getting paid BEANS to do a real job. (smile) Love ya
Aimee
Hey Pres. Johnson left us a note on our blog awhile back and we thought we would say HI back!! Just be patient with us, and we'll be out to smell the smells and see the sights of Nashville sometime in the future!!
Way to go Diane!! You stood up for yourself and said enough is enough! Its time to put Diane First. He just didn't want to find anyone else. I'm glad you got through to him. Have a great weekend!
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