Friday, January 21, 2005
BAD MBA Day
Where should I start?
Well, last night something came up with my Columbia interviewer and he bailed but I think I have it rescheduled for Monday night. He hasn't confirmed that yet but it was his suggestion so our new arrangements should work out ok. I was a little disappointed, as I had some momentum built up after what I considered to be a successful interview with Duke. Oh well. At this point, I'm not even bothered because I have bigger fish to fry...
Last Friday (7 days ago), my old department, which I left about 4 months ago, had a staff meeting and someone decided to announce that I was going to away for an MBA to about a room of 40 people. What?!?!?!?! That was not public knowledge and, apparently, it was divulged from someone who overheard a conversation between me and one of the 4 people at my company who know of my plans. One of my confidant's expressed during this staff meeting that that was not public knowledge and my old manager made everyone pledge that this information would not leave the room. HAHAHAHHAHAHAHA. Ya, right. Though I left that department, I still work very closely with many of the same people, so I knew it was just a matter of time... I just didn't know it would only take 5 working days.
Today, one of those people at that meeting blurted out 3 times directly to my new project manager and another project teammate that I was leaving to go to school , neither of whom knew anything about my quest for an MBA. So now I have to talk to them on Monday and tell them that I am looking to get an MBA, but I haven't been accepted anywhere yet, I won't even know for another 4 - 8 weeks, oh and by the way, please don't reduce my responsibilities because I could potentially leave you in, say, 6 months from now.
Yes, I'm a little angry right now ;)
Then to top it off, I confronted the blabber afterward and not ONLY was he not the least bit apologetic, but he also LAUGHED behind my back after I left his office. What an a$$. Hmm, I suppose I will have to send him a copy of my first W2 after B-school and see who's laughing then.
Enough. I am off to Happy Hour.
Well, last night something came up with my Columbia interviewer and he bailed but I think I have it rescheduled for Monday night. He hasn't confirmed that yet but it was his suggestion so our new arrangements should work out ok. I was a little disappointed, as I had some momentum built up after what I considered to be a successful interview with Duke. Oh well. At this point, I'm not even bothered because I have bigger fish to fry...
Last Friday (7 days ago), my old department, which I left about 4 months ago, had a staff meeting and someone decided to announce that I was going to away for an MBA to about a room of 40 people. What?!?!?!?! That was not public knowledge and, apparently, it was divulged from someone who overheard a conversation between me and one of the 4 people at my company who know of my plans. One of my confidant's expressed during this staff meeting that that was not public knowledge and my old manager made everyone pledge that this information would not leave the room. HAHAHAHHAHAHAHA. Ya, right. Though I left that department, I still work very closely with many of the same people, so I knew it was just a matter of time... I just didn't know it would only take 5 working days.
Today, one of those people at that meeting blurted out 3 times directly to my new project manager and another project teammate that I was leaving to go to school , neither of whom knew anything about my quest for an MBA. So now I have to talk to them on Monday and tell them that I am looking to get an MBA, but I haven't been accepted anywhere yet, I won't even know for another 4 - 8 weeks, oh and by the way, please don't reduce my responsibilities because I could potentially leave you in, say, 6 months from now.
Yes, I'm a little angry right now ;)
Then to top it off, I confronted the blabber afterward and not ONLY was he not the least bit apologetic, but he also LAUGHED behind my back after I left his office. What an a$$. Hmm, I suppose I will have to send him a copy of my first W2 after B-school and see who's laughing then.
Enough. I am off to Happy Hour.
# posted by MargaritaLuvr @ 9:10 PM 
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Been there, done that. I was also ready to spit nails. Hang in there, it's probably not as bad as you think, but I understand feeling betrayed and not wanting people to know until you've been admitted. It worked out OK for me, I hope the same holds true for you.
Glad to hear your Duke interview went well, sorry to hear your Columbia interview got pushed back. Good luck!
Glad to hear your Duke interview went well, sorry to hear your Columbia interview got pushed back. Good luck!
Man, that's f*ed up. I assume, perhaps, your so-called colleague is jealous of your position?
It's shame that some of the people we work with can be immature. I am also in the middle of dealing with some childish office politics at this point.
It's shame that some of the people we work with can be immature. I am also in the middle of dealing with some childish office politics at this point.
Sucks when someone does such an insensitive thing as blow your personal plans. Especially when they weren't even in the secret in the first place.
But serious damage control is called for at this moment. In some places things like bonus, responsibility and lay offs all hinge on how loyal you are perceived to the company. And business school plans might be considered as betrayal.
Good luck!
But serious damage control is called for at this moment. In some places things like bonus, responsibility and lay offs all hinge on how loyal you are perceived to the company. And business school plans might be considered as betrayal.
Good luck!
I'm starting to notice a disturbing trend...this kind of stuff happens disproportionately to women. I don't know why this is. Maybe it because the threat of getting physically beaten down isn't there if you're messing with a woman. Bring a very large guy into the office when you give notice and have him make some subtle threats.
My personal opinion is that there are some guys out there who are a bit insecure when it comes to high-performing women. I actually work in a male-dominated work force and have seen some things that would make your skin crawl but, fortunately, I am not offended that easily.
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