I hate it when people tell me things..

My boss told me today that they will be letting my assistant go. He had extended out her temp assignment as much as possible, but they will be posting an opening for her position next week.

I am not supposed to tell her, which would be fine, except she is my son's girlfriend and she lives with me. I want to tell her so that she can start applying to jobs as soon as possible, but my son said it could hurt my own job.

Which then made me wonder if this is happening because I got the job I applied for or if they are going to sack me too. Lol

I guess I should have asked.

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BamPow · 51-55, M

I really don’t miss the corporate cloak and dagger routines like that. I was put in the “here’s what we’re going to do but don’t tell the people you work with every day” position more than a few times. It stinks. Your situation sounds infinitely more complicated due to the personal implications. If I were in your predicament, I’d also want to know what it meant for me. Since it sounds like decisions have already been made, do you think you’re on firm enough footing to ask your manager the questions you want to ask?

FoxyQueen · 51-55, F

@BamPow I sent him a text asking. I do feel I have a pretty good relationship with him to ask. I don't know if he would answer though lol If he doesn't answer, he doesn't. It'll be what it will be.

BamPow · 51-55, M

@FoxyQueen At least you asked, so you can take some solace in knowing that you did what you can.

FoxyQueen · 51-55, F

@BamPow He did tell me today that I am an amazing admin assistant, so there is that. Anything he asks me to do gets done. So, who knows

BamPow · 51-55, M

@FoxyQueen There are much worse things to hear at work than being called amazing, so you should feel pretty good about that.

FoxyQueen · 51-55, F

@BamPow If nothing else, he can be a reference 😁