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OFFICE RELATIONSHIP 12/16/2012
OFFICE RELATIONSHIP 12/16/2012
(BACK TO WORK)
Monday morning traffic was a
mess. Everybody was rushing back to work
after a long snowed in weekend. I
stopped down in the lobby to grab a cup of coffee. As I walked towards the elevators, I heard my
name being called, turning around, I spotted my friend Tony, who worked in the
Human Resource department. His approach
towards me was rapid and in quick stepping pace.
He seemed to be anxious about something.
“Hey girl” He smiled and followed
up with a fleeting hug.
“How you doing this morning?” I asked, while noticing a somber look on his
face.
“Not good. A lot is going on and you need to know about
it.” He answered as he made a head
movement, giving me a signal that he wanted me to follow him. He led me to the other side of the lobby. We entered the doors that lead to the stairwell
and we begin climbing the stairs.
“Ok, were only going to walk up
one floor, so I’ll make this quick. That
job you were hoping for, it doesn’t exist.
The job Jackie was hoping for does exist and she is now our new IT Sales
Manager. “He waited for my respond and noticed that I was speechless.
“I hate to add more bad news, but
your Mr. Ron, had a lot to do with Jackie’s promotion. I can’t say anymore. I just
wanted to give you heads up on what was going on.
Looking in my direction, he asked
“You ok?”
“Of course, I’ll be fine. You go ahead and catch the elevator. I feel like walking the rest of the way up."
I had to come up with some form of strategy to
make this right for me. I was totally
taken by surprise and amazed of Ron’s betrayal. I can accept Jackie’s deception; that’s her
style. Ron, on the other hand, this was totally
unexpected.
I walked towards my desk that was
located in front of Ron’s office, only to find, without notification; I had
been moved back to my old desk, located across the room.
My heart begins to beat fast as I
approached my old desk. I could see people
glazing in my direction, as well as, hearing the whispers that were flowing
though out the office with hints of giggles and smirks. I sat down in my chair and begin organizing
my desk while praying that I would be able to make it through the day. I was embarrass and wanted to cry, but instead,
I began focusing on how to turn this situation around.
I was called in my manager office
for a meeting. He explained to me that I
will be doing the same job I was doing before I went on special assignment and
he would keep an eye open for management position that would match my experiences. After
listening to Mr. Manger bull shit, I headed to lunch. I pulled out of the parking deck and headed
to the Wendy’s, two blocks away, parked my car and called Tracy. He answered right away.
“Hey baby, wants going on? You never call me this early in the day
unless it’s the weekend. What’s on your mind?” Tracy asked, expressing concern.
“I just found out that Ron didn’t
recommend me for a management position; but he did manage to put Jackie into a
management position. Now, I am back at
square one, back doing my old job, at my old desk.”
It was silent for a few second
followed by a few curse words and sounds of disappointment. Tra was aware of the hold situation and
understood that I had been played. Being
that Tracy had become somewhat of a mentor and life coach to me, he didn’t like
it at all.
“OK, OK. Let me just take some time to think about how
you need to handle this situation and get back at you. I’ll call you tonight and let me suggest that
you might want to take the rest of the day off, just to regroup and get your
head straight. “
“Yes, I think I’ll do that. I am having a hard time dealing with it and I
should leave before I lose my mind up in there.” I said.
Now feeling better and confident that Tra
would be assisting me in retaliation, I notified my manager I needed to leave due to
a bad headache. I went straight home, got in bed and took a nap. I was awakening by the phone ringing. Trying not to adjust my body, I reached for
my cell phone laying on my night stand and answered. “Hello?”
“Hello! Girl, were you at? How come you not at work?” Jackie’s voice came over the receiver loud and
clear.
“I’m not feeling well and I also
had some personal thing to take care of.”
I was being careful not to let her detect that her promotion or my
moving back into the same position was affecting me in any way.
“So did you hear” She blurted
out.
“Hear what? " Acting as if I didn’t know what she was
talking about.
“I got a promotion! I am now the new IT Sale Manager for the
Northwest Division.”
“Oh that’s great! I am so happy for you!" I was pretending to be
excited.
“Thanks girl! Well I have to go, trying to decorate my
office and I have a meeting at 4:00. Are
you coming in tomorrow?” She asked.
“I don’t know. If I feel better” I was ready to hang up.
“Oh Jackie, I got to go I have
to go to the bathroom.”
“Ok, hope to see you
tomorrow! Bye! “ Jackie
hung up without waiting for my closer and I didn’t mind at all. I just couldn’t stand to hear her voice
another second.
I spent the rest of the evening
checking the Internet for job opportunities that matched up with my skill. Tracy called at 9:00 o’clock. I put him on speaker phone, while leaving my
hands free to continue my Internet searches.
“Hey baby, I have good news and I
have good news. Which good news do you
want first? “ He laughed out loud.
“Why don’t you give it to me all
at once?” I was laughing along with him,
but still nerves about what he was going to tell me.
“Well, Your Company is going
through financial problems and words out that NEWK is in the process
of a merger with your company that includes Sales and Marketing. Now, what that means is, your friend Jackie
my end up without a job or having to relocate overseas within the next six to twelve months.
I remained quiet while Tracy
continued with his good news. Owning his own corporation has put him in the
position to obtain information that has been beneficial to him, which helped
his company turn into an profitable corporation. He
knew everything there was about what was going on in the IT business world.
“OK baby, this is the deal. If you decide to stay with your company through
the merger completion, you may have an opportunity to be offered a management
position in the project or financial department, due to your Masters in finance
and International Business.”
“So, what do you think about what
I have shared with you so far? He said
and waited for my answer.
“I think I may need to find
another job. I’m not trying to work for
a company that my place me in a position that would send me over-seas and I don’t
feel safe. I want to work for a strong
corporation, with a promise for tomorrow.”
I spoke with authority and Tra understood my position.
“I through you would feel that
way, so I took the liberty to contact a friend of mine who works for a company
that you would probably be interested in.
It’s a medium size corporation with lots of promise. Would you like me to have her call you to discuss
employment possibilities?” He asked.
“I would love that Tra.” Thank you.
I answered with excitement.
“OK, no problem; but remember
payback is a bitch and I love it doggie style.”
Tray said without humor. He meant
every word.
“I understand and I’ll remember.” I said, remembering that playback to Tracy involved
pain and a fair amount of pleasure.
“Baby, I have to go to a late
meeting so I have to go, but I’ll have her call you tomorrow. OK?”
“OK Tracy and thanks again. “ I
said ending the conversation.
I had not checked email for
today, and I needed to continue my job search, so I took my lap top to bed. I
was sleep within an hour.
******************
Before she said my name I
answered. “This is she”
“Oh, how are you doing
today? She asked.”
“I’m fine and you?”
“I’m great. Tracy
suggested that I call you. But are you aware that we have met before. Do you remember? “She asked.
“No, I don’t remember. “ I
answered back.
“I’m Tracy’s friend. I came to you and Tra hotel room a few weeks
ago? You remember”?
“I’m not sure. I wasn’t sure if this was the women that
Tracy set me up with when he was in New York about three weeks ago.”
“We had sex? Now do you remember? Sonia said without hesitation.
I allowed my mind to drift back to that night, remembering Sonia. “Oh yes.
How have you and your family been doing?
I asked, feeling a little uneasy and shy, while my mind danced around the memories of our sexual encounter.
“Just fine, I’ve wanted to call
you before now to meet for drinks or something, but I was uncertain on how you
would respond. But anyway, Tracy tells
me that you’re looking for a job. “ She paused, waiting for my comeback.
Feeling a little uncomfortable, I
answered. “Yes I am."
“Well you may be in luck! I have an opportunity for you. We are looking for a Project Manager for our
IT department. Would you be interested?
“
“Yes, I would. But I would like to no more about the postion.” I replied.
“Of course, I understand. First of
all I know you are probably aware that Tracy’s company is growing at a very fast
pace due to his new call center product line and his international connections. This company will be expanding within the next two years. Your job would be managing
the company newest product line. Are you interested?”
I was shock. I was not expecting the job offer would be coming
from Tracy’s company. He very seldom talked
about his business, so I had no idea that his company had reach this level of
success.
“Oh yes, I am interested.” I answered with excitement.
“Great! Now, I realize that Christmas is this
Saturday, but would it be possible for you to fly in to Atlanta for an
interview on Thursday? She asked.
I didn’t waver. Sure, I would love to meet you Thursday. What time would you need me to be there? I asked
“Let see.” She said, pausing, which I assume meant she
was checking her schedule.
“How about 3:30.” She responds.
“OK. I will have to make flight
arrangements.” Before I could say
another word she cut me off.
“Oh don’t worry my administrative
assistant will be more than happy to make your airlines and hotel arrangement. But before I transfer you over to her, Tracy
would like to speak with you.”
“OK, well thank you so much for
calling me and I look forward to meeting with you.”
I was feeling pretty nerves and excited at the
same time. I was so really for this
change in my life.
She closed out our conversation
and transferred me to Tracy.
“Hey baby. How are you doing?” He asked.
“GREAT! Thank you so much Tracy. You always look out
for me and I appreciate it so much.”
“That’s because you are very
special to me in many way.” He said
with a sexual undertone; understanding that I understood. He followed up with changing the subject to
discuss personal matters.
“Listen, I was thinking; that’s
if you’ll agree and you don’t have any other plans, you should stay with me
instead of a hotel. I would love for
you to spend Christmas with me “
I was happy with his
request. Tracy usually spent Christmas
in Jamaica. I had never been a part of his
Christmas or any other holiday plans.
“Let me ask you something? If I say yes, will it affect my chances in
anyway, with the job opportunity that has just been throw my way?” I asked.
Tracy laughed. “Hell Naw baby! He then reminds me of our New Year Eve date
and insisted that since I would be at his house for Christmas, I might as well
stay for New Year’s.”’
“OK than. I would love to spend Christmas and New Years
with you.” I said, feeling all getty inside.
Tracy and I conversation ended
and he transferred me to the Administrative Assistant. She assisted me in my travel
arrangements.
The next day, I called the office and requested vacation days. Than I spent all day Wednesday packing and organizing my things. Tracy had called me late last night to recap our
arrangements and to remind me that payback is a bitch and he loved it doggie
style.
To be continued.
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