Today, I finally decided to open up to my supervisor about my horrible depression. I was crying my eyes out in her office when she announced that she had to leave and go to a meeting, leaving me to cry alone in her office. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I went into my boss's office to confront her about not consulting me before switching my shifts with someone else. I left in tears. FML
Today, I sat down to discuss wanting a promotion and ended up getting so nervous that I broke down crying in front of my boss. FML
Today, I called my boss to let her know that I was suffering from severe depression and that my doctor suggested I take a month's leave. Her response? "Glad you are getting help, however we can't hold your job. No need to come to the office, we'll mail your stuff to you." FML
Today, someone I work with embarrassed me in front of everyone in my job; because I wasn’t doing something the way she liked during our meeting this morning. I ended up crying in front of my boss. FML
Today, after opening up to my husband about my mental struggles after a difficult birth, I shed a few tears. He left me there to go take a nap. FML
Today, I'm depressed. After trying to talk to my boss about it, twice, as it has been affecting my work, I've been told to, "Stop thinking about it" and to, "Man up." He has also told me to come to him with any problems I'm having, and to be honest with him. FML
Today, my boss explained that the company will be letting me go. She got so upset that she couldn't leave her office and I had to console her. I had to make her feel less sad for laying me off. FML
Today, I scripted-planned and went to quit my job. Instead, I somehow ended up an emotional crying mess during the conversation with my manager - who recommended I get counseling. FML
Today, my boss told me to "act more professionally." So… I sat in the corner and cried for an hour. FML
Today, I told my supervisor how awful my coworker was at her job. I then got fired. FML
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UsernameNotRandom 10
I'm sorry to hear this OP. I hope you are getting help from a medical professional, and maybe your supervisor can help with rearranging your workload (if you need it) to help. Things will get better. Sending big internet hugs to you.
RichardPencil 32
She's a boss and not your therapist or buddy. You need to keep your shit together at the office.
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UsernameNotRandom 10
I'm sorry to hear this OP. I hope you are getting help from a medical professional, and maybe your supervisor can help with rearranging your workload (if you need it) to help. Things will get better. Sending big internet hugs to you.
Billsonhamsen 17
I feel for you and hope you get better. Work is not really the appropriate place for this kind of thing.
Anderling 33
If it's impacting OP's performance and/or if they need therapy that is only available during office hours and requires time off or different hours, then their boss needs to be made aware of this. Unless you're suggesting that OP show up on their boss's doorstep, that kind of makes the workplace the only place they could have this conversation.
Billsonhamsen 17
Well, the phrase opening up sounds more like a conversation you would have with someone close to you. It kind of sounds like you might be unloading a bunch of mental baggage onto someone. Of course it depends on how the actual conversation goes. I guess when I read it I didn't get the impression that OP was informing the boss that the workload was too much or that time off was needed during work hours. It sounded more like a personal conversation that happened during work but what do I know? Sometimes though a person needs a different job instead of forcing the job to conform to your needs. I had a job years ago where I worked in close contact with some very difficult clients with health challenges. One day my boss called me in and talked to me about it and expressed concern that this client might be too difficult for me. I was qualified for the role so that's not the issue. Because of this specific situation there were only two workable outcomes. Either I deal with the problem client and get paid for it or I don't. There were no workarounds or changes in hours possible. In this case I chose to work with the client because I needed the hours and I had a terrible experience but learned a lot. Mostly I learned that some clients are jerks just because they can be but I also learned that sometimes you might not be suited for a certain job. I love that job and did it for years. I considered going back but there's too much government regulation that has pushed hundreds of people out of the field. The clients constantly complain that there's not enough support but the requirements are so stringent and not meaningful long-term so most people only stay for two or three years.
RichardPencil 32
She's a boss and not your therapist or buddy. You need to keep your shit together at the office.
purplekanc 24
Have some compassion
County_Mayo_Jon 1
That’s tough. Glad you’re reaching out for help.