New Position: Week 2
My new position lasted 9 days. I did not sign the contract. Why? Because the salary I was quoted in my interview was 20k more than what the contract stated. Not livable. And again the demeaning and accusatory attitude of persons who don’t have basic management/supervisory skills. I asked to “think about” the contract for a day or two before signing, and was told “oh, you’ll sign today” but I didn’t. And the next day I received a call from my manager who said if I did not sign by 3pm, she would have to find someone else. Okay. I was out the door. I felt bad about the sites that I was committed too. But I had to look out for me.
 All this is after I interviewed in August, but all the beaurocratic red tape didn’t allow me to begin work till the end of October! They are lucky that I bothered to show up at all. And I spent more than $200 just getting through the application and certification process, never to be reimbursed.
So this is the third health care position that I have quit this year. Who do I think I am? I am not independently wealthy. But I am no longer willing to work for persons that I do not respect.
 I have a friend who has been a free lance writer for years, who now is recently employed by an insurance company, and struggling with the politics. Here is my ongoing advice to her:
Keep practicing the mantra “let me think about it and get back to you.” Then it sounds like you are cooperative.
As for parties and holidays, “oh thank you for letting me know; I will do my best to be there.” Then do whatever you want to do with NO excuses. If they ask “where were you? why didn’t you come?” “Oh; I am sorry. But I had something come up.” Don’t provide personal/family information.  Be vigilant about who you trust. Maybe you had a deadline. “I am sorry; I am really busy today.” Doesn’t matter what.  As for costumes and Halloween, come as yourself. So what.