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Post by lynxy on Oct 6, 2013 12:23:33 GMT -5
I'm a part of an organization (I won't use any names) and lately it's making me feel frustrated. Due to my work schedule, I cannot attend all of the meetings and initially it seemed as though everyone was okay with that. These days every meeting I do go to all I hear about is the meetings I miss and once in awhile they ask if I can get work off to attend meetings, even though I have repeatedly given the same answer. They have asked in the past if I can rearrange my work schedule in order to make more of the meetings, but that is not an option. There's an event coming up that they want me to attend (which involves dropping any plans I had for that time, including work), but I have a lot going on right now. It's frustrating because I feel as though I'll never hear the end of it if I don't go; however, going may not be in my best interest right now. These are nice people, don't get me wrong, I just feel like a broken record that has to constantly explain why my schedule is the way it is. Does anyone have any advice as to what to do right now?
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Post by Breelagh on Oct 7, 2013 14:21:58 GMT -5
Hey Lynxy,
That sounds like a sticky situation you have with the organization you are involved in. If these people are heckling you about why you can't make all the meetings, and telling you that you have to be at all these meetings, maybe you shouldn't be a part of it anymore. It doesn't sound like it's worth being in the organization to basically be harassed. If I were you I would not be a part of this organization anymore, but of course, it's your call.
Breelagh
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Post by Wordman on Oct 14, 2013 0:07:54 GMT -5
If they aren't paying you to be a part of the organization, then they have no right to bother you about your schedule and involvement in the organization. If they feel that your voluntary commitment to them is more important than the obligations that put food on your plate, then they don't deserve to have you.
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Post by Breelagh on Oct 14, 2013 17:11:56 GMT -5
tell it like it is wordman! haha. no really, he's right.
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Post by lynxy on Oct 15, 2013 18:14:39 GMT -5
Thanks for the input you guys. After re-evaluating the situation, I realized it's not the organization I'm having a problem as much as it a person within the group. If I remember I'll put an update with what's going on.
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Post by Breelagh on Oct 16, 2013 6:31:18 GMT -5
Oh ok, well that narrows it down and makes it a little easier for you. I'm sure you and this other person can work something out. Thanks for keeping us updated!
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Post by Mr.LovePeace&Happiness on Nov 8, 2013 8:34:57 GMT -5
You did not give enough info. What is the organization. What does it do? What is your role in it? Why did you join etc. What is your life like.
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Post by lynxy on Dec 7, 2013 13:44:51 GMT -5
Sorry it took so long to reply and that I wasn't very specific. I felt like being cryptic because this is the internet and wanted to make it a little more general. Anyways, I had a meeting with the advisor and it's a little unclear about how next semester is going to work out. I will have less involvement, but how much less is not yet clear. My main issue is that the most used phrase in our conversations is, "I see what you're saying, but..." which basically means one opinion is going to cancel out the other. I'm just waiting to hear the final decision as to what next year will look like.
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Post by Breelagh on Dec 15, 2013 20:12:14 GMT -5
Lynxy,
That's okay! Hopefully that's your choice that you will have less involvement, and not theirs. They should be more compromising and willing to help you in any way they possibly can if they care about you as a person.
Breelagh
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