Today was such a good day! I enjoyed myself thoroughly at work first thing this morning.
It's petty and small of me, but I can't help myself: the hateful, gossipy, backstabbing coworkers at my job (along with a couple of other people who've been nice to me personally, but who are lazy and forever slacking on their duties) got busted by the district superintendent this morning, goofing off and not attending to their jobs. The principal was away on business and the superintendent "popped in" to see what was going on in our school while our boss was away. I was at my desk, cheerful and working, so it didn't bother me a bit when he walked in the front door. The other office people are a different story, though! They were nowhere to be found hanging out in each other's offices and gossiping (like they do all day every day) and no one besides me was answering phones, greeting visitors, attending to parents, etc etc etc. It was obvious that the superintendent was PISSED OFF. I'm certain those two women along with a couple of others will have to answer for their behavior...finally. Karma's biting them in the ass and I love it! And for once, being responsible and always trying hard to do a good job (even when my boss isn't around to see it) has paid off a little. I was the only staff member that Dr. O'Malley spoke pleasantly to this morning. The rest got a tongue lashing and taken down a notch. Not to mention a black mark in Dr. O's estimation.
What a sweet way to start my day!
21 comments:
Who cares if it's petty -- the moment is well deserved! Enjoy it!
I also say 'Enjoy.' Those other people knew what they were doing was wrong but did it anyway!!
I love Karma! It is so damn efficient!
Long time coming, sweet as pie.
I would feel the same way as you. Karma can teach some hard lessons. ;)
One dreams of days like that. A good day at the office!
Don't you love it when karma pays off for you! 🙂
Karma? Justice? Call it what you like, but finally those people got (partly) what they deserve. I wonder how your boss is going to be approached by Dr. O., as there is usually something wrong with management/leadership when everybody (with a few exceptions) behaves like that.
It’s called Karma and it’s pronounced Ha Ha Ha!
I was going to make the same comment as the Librarian.
I hate people telling me what to do. In my life, I have discovered that if I keep my head down and work hard, people don't feel the need to tell me what to do, because I'm already doing it. Of course, now I am retired. It is a sweet moment to witness the fecal material hitting the rotary oscillator, isn't it?
It occurred to me just now that one of these unprofessional colleagues (American: co-workers) could easily find or stumble across this blog online so I simply advise you to measure and weigh your words carefully Jennifer - even though everything you have said here and in previous blogposts is true and without malice.
You may benefit from extra English lessons Ratty.
I've often thought of that, Neil, but here's the thing. I never, ever talk to people in my "real" life about the fact that I have a blog. I don't link to it on any form of social media, either. Of course, if they really decided to dig they could probably find it, but they'd have to put in some real work. And they hate work. Haha!! :) But you're right, it behooves one to be careful.
Our principal keeps getting raked over the coals by the superintendent. There is no love lost between the two of them, I can assure you. As much as I like our principal, I wish he'd hold people accountable for their behavior. It's his biggest fault from what I can see.
Yes indeed!
YES!
It really is a sweet moment! If these folks weren't forever causing trouble (not just for me, either) I'd have felt a bit sorry for them. As it is, though, they deserved every bit of it, and more.
You're not being petty. You are being human. I love it!
Maybe there is some justice in the world!
It is nice to see justice done and bad things not prevail.
justice with capital J
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