I suppose when things at work seem all TOO perfect, that's when you should watch out, huh? I work at this cute little franchise in the mall with a BIG name. I have three other co-workers. One we just recent brought on about 3 months ago. He came from the big kahouna of all optical companies, boasting over ten years of experience both in the lab and on the retail floor. Since he came on with us, back around the end of August, our lab AND retail remakes have gone through the roof, not to mention he's really giving us a bad rep. My co-workers and I are having to cover up for his mistakes several times a day with angry, irrate customers. Having said all this, I, on the other hand, feel VERY secure in my job (for the most part), and with the knowledge and expertise I possess having been with three optical companies already, and learned all I could from each. This company, by far has taught me the most in the year and a half I have been with them, and they pay me well (for my mere 5 years in the business) to boot. I'm not sure why this co-worker of mine hasn't been able to buckle down and learn from the mistakes he's made (still making) after being with the company now over three months. Before we lose any more money (customers) we are going to let him go. It's not final yet, but let's just say his future with the company doesn't look very bright right now. Fortunately, the owner, being the opportunistic, business-woman she is, already has people in line for his position. UNfortunately, the candidate with the highest potential of coming on with my company is a woman I have had the displeasure of working with before at another company. One of MANY reasons I left this company was because of her. Although her credentials are practically impeccable, her sales skills well honed, and her knowledge of products she sells impressive, I NEVER worked well with her. She was ALWAYS trying to show me up, in some way shape or form. I considered her on the extreme end of aggressive, bossy, pushy, and show-offish. And this was just with other co-workers. This was all well and fine at this Big-Shot company she's with now. But we're a close knit team at the store I'm at now, with the exception of the new guy. I feel that, if she were hired, any chance she got, she would work to belittle my status with the company, and eventually take over my position. I'm NOT being paranoid. This is exactly what happened before, at this other company i worked at. For the past year and a half I have been REALLy comfortable and happy (overall) with my job and especially my fellow co-workers. I see this woman as being the stone that will break my fragile glass home I have called 'work'. I'm not really sure what I should do. It's not even for sure she'll be hired. I'm just trying to cover my bases BEFORE it happens. I take my job seriously. I take my work ENVIRONMENT even more seriously. Her coming on with my company would force me to consider positions at other companies. Alas, my insecurities shine through. Working side by side with this other woman was the only time I ever REALLY felt insecure with my performance at work. Incidentally, if all goes well, we should both be getting our licenses at the same time (middle of next year), rendering me even more mediocre next to this woman. I've already spoken to the boss man about my feelings. But he knows how picky I can be, so this is kind of a moot point with him. Any comments or suggestions are welcome. I need all the feedback I can get to prepare me for the high liklihood that she may just be coming on whether I like it or not. PLEASE- do not suggest seeking therapy- :) I'm not crazy, just a little insecure right now. Aren't we all sometimes?
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