As you know, I can be a smart-mouthed jerk. Usually I keep my manners in mind and I really try hard to be as pleasant as possible when I’m at work or in public. Really. Sometimes I’m not successful and people close to me have often said, “thanks for saying what I was thinking”.
With that said, today was my first day at work as an employee and not as a consultant/contractor. Folks were nice about it, although, they’ve worked with me for three months so there wasn’t much fanfare. I have a ton of paperwork to go through tonight so our benefits can kick in ASAP. The thing that has stuck in my craw today is the contracting company.
I know we were never friends and the whole point was for me to get a job and for them to get paid. But, when I emailed the three people I’ve dealt with on this contract my final time sheet and a quick thank you, the response was completely underwhelming. I maintained my professionalism, but screw them.