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Thanks, Sweetie!   I also wish I didn't 'live up so far in the tundra'!    Gee--that sounds like I'm 'way 'way up in the Great Beyond!  (Only 6 hours by car, 36 by dogsled!)   Who knows--I'll be job hunting for real in May, and maybe God will send me south. I appreciate you so much! ((HUG)) **SUE**

I am sorry to hear that things are really not going well at work.  I will say some prayers for you that things with your job work out.  I pray that you are able to prove that you are good at your job (which I am sure you are great) and that you are able to handle the stress of this "trial".  Sending lot of hugs up to you!

Thanks, Nicole!   I love your statement by your ticker--'When you see one set of footprints, it was when I carried you."  And so it is. ((HUG)) **SUE**

Prayers go out to you.  That is a tough situation to be in.  I know you can do the job and I will pray things work out for the best.  Keep your chin up,  Somehow things will work out for you.  It is hard to live through while you are going through it,  I will pray for strength.  Love you lots.

Thanks, Jean!   I have a saying from a friend on my bulletin board:    "God promised you a safe landing, not a calm passage."  This sure has been a rough trip---but the support from you wonderful peeps on this site has been awesome. ((HUG)) **SUE**

You just do your very best, if you've done that then no matter what happens you can hold your head up high.

Thanks for the wise words!   You are so right. ((HUG)) **SUE**

Sue sweetie, don't let that "whipped dog" feeling overtake you.  Go back to work and do the very best you can - that's all anyone can do!  Some people are predisposed to being nasty - and when they pick on you, you can either tuck your tail and scurry around like you're trying to avoid their wrath, or you can stand up tall, give yourself all the positive self-talk you can, and prove her wrong!  Decide that whatever she said is pathetic drivel, or take whatever wisdom you can from it and improve your performance! 

And IF it doesn't work out?  Thank your lucky stars that there is a back-up plan with your name on it, and be grateful that you won't have to work with that perfectionist female dog any longer!  Moving elsewhere could be a blessing in disguise! That having been said, you are in my prayers for strength, determination, and heck - who couldn't use a little luck?  Maybe the drill sargeant will get HER marching papers to some other position??!!     

Thanks for your support and wisdom, Darla!  I'm fighting to throw off the feelings of thorough chastisement and trying to get the 'CAN DO' attitude.   I WILL SHOW HER I CAN DO THE JOB AS  IT SHOULD BE DONE! (The OT and nurses on the team have expressed their confidence in me.) Having said this, in my supervisor's defense, I will admit that if I were in need of a social worker, I would want one as 'by the book' and perfectionist as she is. 'Nuff said. ((HUG)) **SUE**

Hi sweet sue... working for women is extremely difficult especially when you outshine them... which i am sure you are doing.  Take comfort in the knowledge that you are good at what you do and you will do what you need to do to keep yourself on track. The work you do with the adult mental health is so special and I admire you for the work you are doing. I am a social worker as well (currently interviewing for a Mental health and addictions couselor - cross your fingers for me on thursday)... that being said I can truly appreciate the love and dedication you have to your job. Remember why you went into the social services, and try to keep that in mind as you are dealing with your supervisor.  I must say that if you are having problems with her take comfort in the fact that your clients really need your expertise - those are the ones *****ally matter. If this continues with your supervisor, get another job because life is too short not to enjoy where you are working.  I am sure there are plenty of positions in thunder bay... take care sweet sue and remember why you chose this profession... Lori