Gotta Get Another Job

So this morning I got up and picked through my closet for something to wear. My friend, Jan had given me a new black leather skirt that's a size 14. I hadn't tried it on before, but I thought I'd give it a shot. It fit great! Hmmmmm.... I was on a roll. I dug through my closet and found a pair of knee high black leather boots that I've never been able to wear because my calves were too big. As long as I'm on a roll, I tried on a burgundy sweater that was bought too small years ago, but I kept telling myself I'd get into it one of these days. We've all had clothes like that. So I've got on these boots that have about an inch and a half heel and come to the knees, the skirt hits right below the knees and the sweater hides my saggy belly and I think I look pretty darned good. I'm just floating as I head out the door and drive to work. On the elevator up to my office a couple of people I don't recognize tell me I look good and compliment me on my weight loss. I'm just a happy girl. I walk into my boss' office to tell her about a meeting that I'm going to and she says, "Oh my God! What were you thinking when you got dressed this morning? Do you have any idea of how you look? Well, I'm going to take the high road and not even tell you what's wrong with what you're wearing. I guess if you think you look good, that's all that matters." I thanked her for her opinion, walked into my office and e-mailed my resume to the Personnel Department. There's a promotional opportunity that I had declined to interview for last week, but I called the manager's secretary and asked her to get me on the schedule for an interview tomorrow. I've decided that there's just no reason to put up with this kind of negativity that is poisoning my space. Life is just too short to spend it warding off verbal slings and arrows. The more weight I lose, the nastier the comments. So guys, tomorrow afternoon, send good vibes, prayers and well wishes my way. It's time for a new job. By the way - my boss' parting shot this afternoon was "I never realized what a masculine face you have. It's chiseled. Yes, chiseled is the word that comes to mind when I see your face." It must suck to be her and be so negative. Connie

Connie - What a Beee-yotch! She has the social graces of an idiot-pig. I'm so glad that you are confident enough NOT to let her get to you. That shows a great deal of character. More power to ya sista!! I will be sending you happy thoughts, positive vibes and I will say a special prayer for you tomorrow. Best of luck with the interview. I know you'll knock 'em dead! You go hot mama!! Hugs! -Wendy P.S. Mean people suck! ;o)

Wendy - You crack me up. Thanks for consistantly being one of the most supportive and stalwart members of this board. Big hugs to you and I'll let yu know how the interview goes. Connie

Wow that woman sounds like a emotional vampire just sucking the good vibes into negative... Thats the type of person that I ask if they think before they speak. Well good luck with the interview I'm pulling for you.

Wow!!!! I cannot believe her. Good luck with the interview. I can say that my supervisor and all others at my company have been nothing but supportive. BTW...I wore a 14 dress to church on Sunday and wearing 14 Cherokees today at work. for both of us.

Ya know what...let me at that EVIL WOMAN! how the heck does she get to work on a broomstick...CRAP! And I thought I worked with some *itchy women!!! YIKES! Jelaousy often comes out as *itchiness! I hope you knock 'em dead at your interview! BTW...I think your outfit sounds AWESOME! I am dressed a tad inappropriate for work today myself but it was all about feeling good about ME today and the rest of the world can just BITE ME! ok...maybe I rode to school on MY own broom today! LOL Nic 291/181/145

wow, that is horrible of her. she's just mad cuz u look better than her! lol

You want I should come there and break some knee caps? Shes just jealous honey you were beautiful before and now your are slamming hot and it's making her sick!!! Dont sweat it, keep your head up!!! ~Nicole

So... how'd the interview go? -Marcie lap rny, 3/29/04 Dr. Christine Gupta St. Vincent Carmel Hospital Carmel, Indiana 281/197/150 BMI: 49.8/34.9

Good luck on your interview, Connie.