I just had to kick some collective ass in my office...

[NewWaveChick1981]

:grr: I started this job at the beginning of December, and I'm currently dealing with some pretty weird personality issues between two of the staff (there are three besides me). On Wednesday, I made a policy decision concerning a very minor issue and communicated it with the staff. The change was positive and would benefit several offices. The Associate Director is working from home while she's on maternity leave. When the Financial Aid Counselor heard of the change I'd made, she immediately emailed the AD, who in turn immediately emailed our Controller and chewed her out for asking us to make the change (which the Controller actually did not do). This was a very, very petty and pissy thing to do, especially since it was done behind my back without input from or explanation to me. I found out about this late on Wednesday afternoon, and I was livid. :mad:

I was angry about the way they handled the situation, not that they had a problem with it. They did NOT come to me with their concerns; instead, the AD immediately attacked the individual she thought was behind the policy change (and she was wrong), and in doing so, she created ill will between the offices and usurped my authority. Now, mind you, I'm probably the easiest boss in history to work with (hell, I'd want me for my boss! :rofl:), and I do NOT make decisions "just because I say so" or anything like that. I'm very easy to get along with and most definitely NOT authoritarian, and if someone has an issue with a decision I make, I expect them to discuss it with me. She did not do that, and all of us have wasted way too much time and energy on this whole situation.

After consulting with the Controller and with my boss, I notified my staff in writing firmly but fairly that this new policy was in place and that all questions concerning policy decisions should be addressed to ME. I did not name names or accuse anyone of anything, but everyone needed to hear what I had to say. The whole thing is stupid and petty, and I have got to put a stop to it NOW. It's like dealing with a couple of ten-year-olds..."Would you stop touching me???? Stop touching me!" :rofl:

I consider this a closed matter now. If one of them decides to start it up again, they'll have to answer to ME. :nuke: We have bigger things to worry about (like Federal compliance).

I feel like a good mom who just had to spank (NOT BEAT) two of her children because they were acting up. :yoiks: I didn't want to have to do it, but they have to learn...

Edited to add: I would have kicked ass yesterday, but we were closed because of the weather. The ass-kicking had to wait until today. :P

[mainegreen]

1. You don't work with/in college Fin Aid office?

If you do, I'm sorry. I've tended to find a rather motley bunch of personalities in Fin Aid!

:P

[NewWaveChick1981]

2. Yes, I do.

:hi: I've been fortunate enough up to this point to work with some wonderful people over the past 20 years, but there have been a few weirdos in the mix. I'm finding out just how motley these personalities are in my office! :rofl: