I don't know what to do..WWYD? (sorta vent)

smellycat15

Sorry if this is too long but it all needs to be said..

I currently work as a CNA at a nursing home. It was working out well until recently. Problem 1:They have been scheduling us short and making it difficult for all of us to get our work done. It doesn't seem to bother the head people that we struggle day to day. It gives everyone extra stress and work. Problem 2: There is a CNA that has recently made my life work a living hell. She is mean and vindictive on purpose and its driving me crazy. I've been coming home and crying to DH every day I work and the stress is just getting to me. I want to stay there until I leave for maternity leave but every day its getting harder and harder to go in and not quit on the spot. The only reason I haven't done so yet is because we don't know if the pregnancy is covered under his insurance. As soon as I know it is or not I can make an educated decision. Right now I just want to say "F*ck you all, I quit!" but if the baby isn't covered, I have to stick it out until I leave for maternity leave. I really just want to leave and get Medicade or state insurance, as horrible as that sounds. This place is just making me more stressed then I should be and sometimes I worry that all the work I have to do can hurt my body or the baby. The one time I complained to a nurse and the nurse talked to my coworker, she was worse towards me for the rest of the day. I know if I complain to someone, she'll know its me and make it so much worse. I just feel that everyone is all buddy buddy and I'm just there. It would be fine usually, but because of that she knows when I go and complain about her because other people will tell her it was me. Everyone makes me feel that the good work I do is worth nothing. I hate it. I'm a good person and worker and should not have to feel this way every day.

 

So I guess my question is what would you do? I would hate to just quit and move on but I don't really know what else I can do.

 Thanks for letting me vent. Sorry if it sounds all whiny.

*blondie*

I would speak to your HR coordinator.

RubyRed1085

I'm sorry you are going through this! Is there any way you could talk to her personally or someone in HR? Maybe a Head Nurse or something? No one should have to feel this way when they go to work! And all the stress really isn't good for you or baby. Idk what else there is to do but I really hope things get better for you! ((HUGS))

krstokes

Honestly if it's bothering you that bad I would try to find another place or just leave.... CNA's really get the crappy end of the stick... sorry your nurses aren't as supportive as they should be.... I live in WI and was laid off recently I now have medicaid.... If your hubby doesnt cover you I would def look into medicaid.... you can also get WIC too.... You can apply for Medicaid "badgercare" access.wi.gov     GL

mrs.serrato85

im sorry you are having to deal with this. I truly am.. My advice may seem a little cold hearted but here it goes

It is what it is. There isnt much you can do right now untill you figure out your insurance situation. That is your job and only your job.. they are your coworkers and only that. It is not your "life" and they arent your "friends". .when you clock in.. do the best job you can do and when you clock out leave your work at work. Dont let it interfere with your personel life at home. Ive made the mistake before of worrying about co workers not likeing me for whatever reasona and it just isnt worth it. As long as you know you are doing the best you can then that should be enough for you to go home with a clear conscious and give yourself time to relax.

sorry if that was a little blunt but i had to learn all of this the hard way

smellycat15

mrs.serrato85:

im sorry you are having to deal with this. I truly am.. My advice may seem a little cold hearted but here it goes

It is what it is. There isnt much you can do right now untill you figure out your insurance situation. That is your job and only your job.. they are your coworkers and only that. It is not your "life" and they arent your "friends". .when you clock in.. do the best job you can do and when you clock out leave your work at work. Dont let it interfere with your personel life at home. Ive made the mistake before of worrying about co workers not likeing me for whatever reasona and it just isnt worth it. As long as you know you are doing the best you can then that should be enough for you to go home with a clear conscious and give yourself time to relax.

sorry if that was a little blunt but i had to learn all of this the hard way

 

I agree. I've been trying to. But I have to work with her and she makes that difficult. If she always had a team that was far away from mine and I didn't have to interact with her it would be SO much easier. Shes trying to go down in hours so hopefully she'll work days I don't.

kyrastapp

I very similar thing happened to me when I was 4 weeks prego!  I didnt know at the time I was but I came home crying every night.  I said the heck with it and told them were they could stick it!  I'm so glad I did.  Then 2 weeks later we had found out about our little one.  Thank God I did, the stress at that job wouldnt have been good on my baby!  Dont let the stress hurt you or that baby!  It's not worth it!