Message #4173

[countrigal]

My input...for what it's worth...



I would put together an outline for a discussion to be held at the time of your 6-month rating.  If that is the deadline you are waiting for to decide whether to stay or go, then be prepared to go in there and lay it on the line.  Have your problems, arguments, documentation, etc.. all lined up and ready to go when bossie (CMO?) asks you to see him regarding your rating.  Then while you have his attention, discuss the problems, show him examples and documentation and let him know how you're feeling.  Tell him that you're getting stressed, it's causing you to be less productive than you could be for them all if they'd back off, and that you are not able to give them the quality of work that you would like to unless this changes.  And possibly (this is a decision you have to make yourself) let him know that unless things change you may find it necessary to look elsewhere.  (If this is an option, I would suggest following Andrea's advice and already have your resume in at places, maybe have some leads so that you have the strength and power to stand behind your convictions.)

I know you said that your immediate boss is the least forceful of the group but maybe this would make him take notice.  In the meantime, follow all the great advice from the other posters, check back and vent here, and feel free to pull up a chair and cry tears of frustration whenever necessary.