jazzy

So my bullshit corporate job gave me a review this past Friday. It didn't go so well. Not only did I not get a glowing review, but now I am subject to a Performance Improvement Plan and I am on probation. Basically it was noted that I produce an insane amount of quality food. No one could argue that, however, my attitude needs improvement. Apparently I don't appear happy enough at work, and therefore I am often times unapproachable. As a manager this is a problem. Of course this assesment came from two people who are rarely in the kitchen, and hearsay. The funny thing about all this is...I suffer from bipolar disorder with schizophrenic tendencies. I have even been institutionalized for this condition, a fact my employers are well aware of. I don't hide behind this fact, or use it to gain sympathy. It's just a cross I have to bear. It sucks. I wish I could go around all bright and cheery like everyone I see around me; not just at work, but in all facets of my life. It's difficult. Sometimes I feel like it's impossible, but I know nothing is impossible. In one month, if my attitude doesn't improve, the write-ups will start until I am unemployed. I have one month to get happy. Funny... I've been trying my whole life to do that. -Posted on May 04, 2008

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User: Anonymous		5
"The beatings will continue until morale improves..." -Posted on Apr 11, 2009

User: amanda		5
How ridiculous! You can't be expected to adjust your fundamental personality because you aren't "approachable." It seems to me that if you aren't customer-facing AND your job performance is great, then there should be no issue with you not being smiley enough. Ah well - hope it goes well for you, regardless. -Posted on May 05, 2008

User: leatherwoman		5
I once got written up for being too friendly and approachable for a manager. Let me guess, you don't kiss ass. This just pisses me off, fuck those assholes!!! Grrr! As for the happy, I dunno, that seems kind of like discrimination to me. You do your job well, if you were Haitian and your underlings didn't want to approach you because they were afraid of you putting a "voodoo" curse on them, would that be your fault? Or should they grow up a bit? -Posted on May 04, 2008

User: harryq		5
I've known a few bipolar individuals in my life, so I know where you're coming from. I'm rooting for you, man! I feel as though I've learned a lot about you're character from your strips, your rants, and our PQs. You're a good guy, loaded with talent, and you can pull this off! Play their game, I know you can run circles around those baboons! -Posted on May 04, 2008