December 17, 2003
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The Inspection…
Well…the “safety guys” showed up a wee bit earlier than expected yesterday…like 3 hours earlier, but I was as prepared as I was going to be…so no biggie.
Once they arrived, my boss and the president of the company had a meeting with the “safety guys” in the conference room…without me of course. Then they finally came into my office right before lunch and introduced me to the “safety guys“…saying that I was the most important person in the safety dept. (well duh)…and calling me the “brains behind it all“. Yeah…they stated the obvious…but I felt a bit of sarcasm involved and didn’t appreciate that much.
Anyway, after lunch the “safety guys” came back to my office and asked me to show them my files…so I pulled out a file to show them. Then my boss told me to explain to them what forms went in what section and why…etc. So I did just that…they ONLY looked at that ONE file…after seeing it, they glanced at the other files and I told them that they were all identical…they decided that they didn’t need to see them at all.
They stated that I do, however, need to go to all of the other subsidiaries and teach them how to do proper record keeping…and then noted that we haven’t been audited by the Dept. of Labor because my files are “better well kept then theirs are“. Probably so…but I wouldn’t have actually have stated it.
Anyway…they talked with me for a while and I explained our Apprenticeship Programs to them…and what all I do in the dept. They were quite impressed with how I run things here…and stated so many times. They also acknowledged the fact that they are quite well aware that it is I who runs things…not my boss. They then asked me how I manage to do it all…and I replied that I bust my ass.
They were shocked to learn that I do ALL of the grading for both Apprenticeship Programs AND the training courses…not to mention that I’ve written most of the training courses and tests. They then inquired about where I rank salary wise in comparison to my so-called “equals” in the other companies…and they were even more shocked when they found out that I’m paid as an equivalant to those who do only a portion of what I do.
They stated that THAT would be rectified in the oncoming year…(I’ll believe it when I see it on my direct deposit slip)…and then they were even MORE shocked to learn that I haven’t received a raise in over 3 years. At that point, the president of safety stated that he wants to be conferenced in on my next evaluation…and that he has a few things that he’d like to say. That’s fine with me…it’s about time that someone realized what all I do around here.
All in all…it turned out turned out very well. I got some recognition…which is nice, but like I said…I’ll believe the promises when they are in black & white and in my checking account.
Comments (14)
Well, sounds like at least vocally you got some good recognition. I hope that financially they come through for you.
You sound VERY deserving! 
Good luck!!! Isn’t nice to hear someone give you that kind of recognition?? I know you deserve a raise
Congrats to you , I wonder what he had to say to your Boss
*clapping wildly!* I’m SO glad that the inspection turned out so well for you. It sounds like you really impressed them and that you’re great at what you do Maria. I hope your raise is huge too!
-Lorie-
heh, it’s always nice to get a good evaluation.
recognition for what you can and actually do is oh so important.
I’m glad you got it
Glad you’re getting some well deserved recognition at work! Yay! Love the Christmasy site design! Happy holidays!
FInally another colorado person!!!!!!! That’s ok the Colorado Dept of Revenue is Aduiting me for the tax year 2000 because My files are better kept than theres. I wasn’t even here in colorado that year. It is the You weren’t in Colorado so pay us tax.
I hope you are compensated, Maria.
The downside of working for the state is that good work is not acknowledged in dollars and cents. Just hope for a job the next year!
Happy Holidays to you, Jason and the children.
Good that you are finally being acknowledged for all you do. We hope that they remember when salaries are reviewed. Keep a reminder handy
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones 
Well…. at least they noticed!! That is a start!! Hope you do get what you deserve!!
peace
~*elfqueen*~
that is wonderful maria. the money would be nice too. but i am sure it is great to know from another person in the company that they think you are doing well.
You rock girl!!
I hope you have a Merry Christmas
You rock baby and we all know GSWC would be screwed without you! Love YOU
Hey, I just went thru my 17th annual audit at work here.. I AM the office and know how you feel.. I work for the cheapest governmental BOARD there is on the earth! I hope they SHOW YOU THE $$$$$$$$$$$$$- big time! Good luck! Oh and you HAVE the most important family members with you! (HUGS) and Merry Christmas.