Message #4986

[andrea843]

Well Shelby, I have to agree with Robbie on this one.  Your post sounds like you're unhappy, and I further agree with the "no win" scenario as you've described it.

but, (and you KNEW there'd be one didn't you?) Most Malls are organized by much Larger companies.  Have you considered finding your counterpart in the parent organization and asking for HER input.  She'd be in a position to put a little buggie in the bigger bossie's ears that somethings rotten in retail land.



Malls run on a flexible, fluid schedule that includes lots of public events.  Total disorganization can't possibly be condusive to good events, ergo good press.  If you CAN hook up with your Admin counterpart be prepared with specific examples of when things went horribly wrong... and contact her/him, with the attitude that you're looking for advice, that the staff is demoralized by these two hydra, and you're wondering how SHE might handle it.



The end result will be that the parent organization will be made aware of the problems at the place and may keep a closer eye on how things are run.  



At the same time, I agree, you feel trapped and under appreciated, it's time to dust off that resume from the saftey of an incoming paycheck and begin to quietly investigate your options.



Will "Telling these guys about themselves" solve anything? Nope.  It will simply validate their probable opinion that you're "just the secretary" and therefore prone to "emotional outbursts that aren't grounded in reality" further confronting the TWO of them will have the added effect of uniting them... against you.



Bite your tongue until it bleeds, seek help from your conterpart at the corporate level, and get out there and find a position where you feel valued and appreciated.



My four pence...