Work Sucks

Is that too obvious? I shouldn't complain too much, since at least half of my day is spent online or reading (if I wanted to). But it's the other half that's a big pain. Dealing with my coworkers. The head organizer for the camp is doing an excellent job dealing with the sheer number of kids, schedules, the free food program, and over a dozen field trips.

But. In terms of leadership of the staff, she definitely takes a more passive (and thus, passive agressive) attitude. Instead of just having a staff meeting or asking for things outright, she types up memos and staff notes. So instead of just verbally sharing with us that we're going on a field trip the next day, she'll just put in the memo, "Make sure you look over the calendar in the staff room." Well, if I had a minute to actually stand in the staff office, I might. As it is, I'm usually in the cafeteria helping out or in the art room on the opposite side of the building. But, you, dear leader, sit in that office all day, doing whatever you do.

Today, there was a whole packet of notes. Obvious stuff - supervise kids, help with breakfast and lunch, etc. She had gone to the extent of planning out the order groups could sign up for "free choice" in the afternoons! All I'm asking for is a few extra minutes to set up the arts & crafts room in the morning, especially since I am planning projects for them and not just giving them coloring sheets. I guess I just get the feeling she doesn't like me very much (or maybe that's just because I dislike her a bit). I feel like she finally communicated clearly (her expectations, daily schedule) - only it's about 2 weeks late.