Lulu's Challenge... rise from the ashes

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Location:

La,USA

Member Since:

Jul 09, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Short-Term Running Goals:

1. To run six days a week consistently

2. To run more than 40 miles a week.

3. To run from the stress of my work situation.

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I've been having very good runs on Saturday mornings for two weeks now. Even though my shoulders are so tight from stress from work that I cannot even lift Bubbles without wincing, I ran well this morning. I had a meeting with my boss (for whom I have a minimum amount of high regard) on Thursday, and my trapezious muscles have been tight ever since. The retribution from my four years of reporting the actions of my stalker (harrasser, sabatour, slanderer etc) and the stalker's recent ouster is coming fast and furious. I sat through this excrutiating meeting on Thursday for my yearly evaluation. He tells me that typically, a faculty member has 1-3 pubs per year in our department and starts quizing me on when my current work will be published as if I have fallen short of the mark (he says this). The document (my review) he has in front of him shows that I have SEVEN peer-reviewed pubs including two book chapters from the past year. I also have two documents that are waiting his approval (since last fall) before I can send them out for peer review. I brought one with me to show him. He plays dumb as if he's never seen these things. However, he can't get away with this because I sent them to him through email. This is just a small picture of his ridiculous actions and statements. He continually piles as much work on me as he can even though I am one of the most productive people in his department.

Five words describe what he does: Over manage and under lead. He is ridiculous. My lawyer is going to have a field day with him and his cronies.

I may start writing more about my case if I think it will help me deal with the stress. Stay tuned.

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Comments
From Lybi on Sat, Jun 07, 2008 at 23:30:47

That guy needs to be stuck in an ant mound! Or he needs a hobby! Or a pet, or something. Maybe he'd be happier if he had a slinky to play with during business hours. He he he. Ignore my evilness. I'm just tired.

Sorry about your stress--work stress is one of the more aggravating kinds, I think. Great job getting out and putting in the miles!

From Bonnie on Mon, Jun 09, 2008 at 12:26:18

Lulu, wow, I am sorry to hear about your troubles. Though your case sounds exponentially worse, I have been in very similar meetings myself (with my past department chair). These types of stresses are very draining so be careful and take care of yourself.

Bonnie

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