It’s Official: Allison’s Leaving!

Jennifer finally had the time to announce Allison’s resignation — and her last day is this Friday, March 14. I have heard of this news from Belinda a week ago, but I kept mum about it. I don’t know who’s the lucky guy taking her place, but he or she will be in for a treat.

It just goes to show no one can stand Jennifer and her micromanagement style. I, too, can’t even though I don’t work directly under her. But I did get a taste of it when she asked me to help with their PowerPoint presentation.

They Moved Me Out

Well, after the Dragon Lady moved in on Friday, she requested me if I could move out of my place because she wanted Wendy to move in my spot. Could I say no? Of course not! So, I promptly moved out of my workstation just to get it over and done with.

I am not quite settled in my new place, which was Allison’s former workstation. In fact, I don’t like it at all. Presently, my nearest neighbours are two office printers. I have a good view of the new living room, which was Jennifer’s former office (she moved, thank God!). I can see Julita, too, from where I am sitting right now, although I’ve heard that she is moving also.

To my left is the door. And every time it opens with a loud clack, I look to my left. It is so distracting. Plus, I don’t like the binders behind me. They’re not mine to begin with. I really miss my own private corner.

And the only way I can have another change of scenery is to move out of this place again and look for another job.

The Dragon Lady Moves In

Yes, she finally did.

As soon as she came in the office late yesterday afternoon, MK went straight to where Belinda used to sit. She even dragged one of the red chairs from the conference room and made it her throne (probably to separate her from her minions who sit on black chairs).

She has now declared herself the queen of the wing.

Her presence here is making me uncomfortable because I’m merely metres from her grip. Plus, she talks too much and too loud on the phone. And when she does, she goes back to her office. What gives?

I mean, what’s the use of her moving to a workstation when she would probably spend her day working and talking on the phone at the same time in her office? I think she doesn’t get that we don’t want her around. All of us would be better off if she just stayed in her cave.

Allison's Quitting!

Yes, it's true. Allison is finally moving on to better and greener pastures. I don't know what management is doing to attract new employees and retain the old ones.

Her leaving is a definite blow to Jennifer's managerial capabilities. I think it's a signal that I should start looking for a new gig, too.

Slim Pickings Again

Like I said yesterday, most of the projects we're working on are now nearing completion. Which means, they come in trickles.

This morning, however, was marked by an urgent request from Charlene, who was in Toronto for two weeks helping out Tonie with her projects. She asked me to proofread some inconsistent ads, which she needed to present to a client. I was done in 2¼ hours.

And after a quick lunch, I'm going to the mall to pick up a video game that I pre-ordered a week ago. I'm looking forward to playing this one over the weekend.

Belinda's Last Day

Today is Belinda's last day. So, Rob, Tom and I took her out for lunch at a nearby Japanese restaurant. She would be working with Canada Post as a letter carrier and then go back to school to study physical therapy. I would surely miss her since she was a good buddy.

And regarding that project we did for her client, they liked it so much that they decided to make it bilingual (English and Spanish). Unfortunately, it's not enough to make them stay with us; it was our swan song for them anyway.

Also, we're now at the tail end of some projects that we've got some extra time in our hands.

Finally, Some Downtime

Now that I’ve got some downtime to work on this blog, I don’t feel like writing.

I think I’ve spent most of my creative juices on Belinda’s last project. It was very fulfilling to see my own words being used on marketing collateral. I think there would be another kit in the works, but there were no creative briefs yet.

I also spent time on French online banners. These kept me busy.