Recently, my company hired a new person for the division I worked for. Before she even started, she changed her title from "administrator" to "manager." Technically, she is not my supervisor, but rather a colleague, although she is higher up than me (there are only 2 of us in our division- it's a small company). Since she began work last week, she has been trying to micro manage me, treats me like I'm an idiot, and basically is trying to upstage me. Just recently, she asked (via email) for a copy of my resume. I find that odd, because she did not cc: our COO (our boss), and I have no idea why she would want it. Does that seem weird to anyone else???? I don't trust this woman, at a welcoming party for her where we were handing out treats, she asked if I wanted to "serve her" or did I want to just pass it to her. I could be paranoid, but there have been a number of things that have made me put up my guard.
2007-07-05 07:58:56 · 9 answers · asked by piscesski 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
She also put "EOM" at the end of her question. I have no idea what that means.
2007-07-05 08:02:09 · update #1
EOM = "end of message"
I wouldn't trust her, either. She sounds like a self-aggrandizing person who will look to advance ehrself at yoru expense.
Send her your resume and copy the big boss when you do. That way you appear responsive to her while clueing the boss in on what she's up to.
Good luck.
2007-07-05 12:38:36 · answer #1 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EOM might stand for Executive Office Manager, but realize that I never heard of this either and I am just guessing. As for everything else, you do not sound paranoid. This woman sounds like an insecure, power-hungry you-know-what who will stop at nothing to get ahead, even if it steps on toes. You should nip this in the bud right now. You were there first. She is NOT your boss, but rather your colleague. Unless your boss has specifically told you that she is your boss, then she needs to lay off the superiority complex.
May I suggest that you talk to your boss and tell him/her exactly what you said in this question. If you are a good employee whom your boss appreciates, surely your boss will want to retain you and will want to make sure there is not tension in the office due to a rude, pushy and inappropriately-acting new-hire. Make sure that you don't come across to your boss as whining or insecure when you present your facts. If you do that, he or she will likely side with that woman because people like that are highly skilled at kissing up to their bosses and smelling like a rose even though they stink like a daisy (ever smell a daisy? They stink). If your boss does not back you up after you have presented your views, then it's time to do your best to hang in there while you look for and obtain another job.
2007-07-05 08:18:10 · answer #2 · answered by Chimichanga to go please!! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell her to get a grip and don't forward her your resume. She should not be looking at confidential information, if she isn't your supervisor.
EOM Means: EOM
Related Terms acronym, chat room, ICQ, IRC, SMS
Description Internet/SMS shorthand for the phrase End Of Message. Used when the subject line of an email constitutes the whole message (SO there is no need to open the email to read it)
2007-07-05 08:43:18 · answer #3 · answered by EOM Collegue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with sabrinaflu, if you have a good relationship with your actual boss, speak to them about it. Don't do it in a whiny, tattletale way, obviously. But just ask what the protocol is. This person is probably trying to see how far they can push and in some way is probably very insecure. If they continue this behavior either have your boss step in or confront her and tell her she may be "higher up" than you but she is not your boss and the conflicting messages from your actual boss and her are not helpful.
Asking for your resume is probably a way for her to see how else she can one up you, by finding out exactly what kind of experience and education and such you have. I wouldn't trust her either. I'd be wary of anyone who decides to change their title after only having the job a week. Does she have the right to change her job title? I can call myself Queen of the Universe but that doesn't make it true. She sounds very self-important to me!
Good luck!
2007-07-05 08:16:24 · answer #4 · answered by tnk3181979 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I see know reason why she needs to see your resume'. You're already employed there! lol Just ignore her, or show your boss the email. Ask if its some kind of new company policy that you should know about. Then your boss will know about what this woman is doing and you'll get a clear answer on whether or not she truly needs a copy of your resume'. Good Luck. I HATE working with people like her.
2007-07-05 08:10:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
checklist the main present day supervisor you worked with. supply the HR variety because of the fact the touch variety. If there is room on the utility or on your resume, state which you purely worked with this supervisor for a short volume of time. this is undemanding and that counts greater desirable than what a supervisor of a week will say.
2016-11-08 05:57:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send a copy of the email (forward) to the boss and ask if this is something you are allowed to do. EOM = End of Month
2007-07-05 08:10:41 · answer #7 · answered by Pengy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Quit
2007-07-05 08:01:54 · answer #8 · answered by Chad 5 · 0⤊ 6⤋
yeah, she's weird. Don't give it to her.
2007-07-05 08:29:35 · answer #9 · answered by Sarah S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋