I have been traveling for over 14 years and I have always wanted a project in California but I was destined to work mostly East Coast projects. And now I'm here!!
I'm in Sacramento on a project that has been stressful from the get-go. We got here on a Monday, went through some training and then met the client on Wednesday. Wednesday afternoon, the first victim of the project went home. Really?? 4 hours in and you decide it wasn't a fit?? You wanted someone more polished?? PUH-LEEZ.
Polished?? For what?? We were brought in as Supervisors and Managers or so we thought. Then we find out we aren't here to be supervisors or managers. We are just supposed to assist in drafting standards. And he isn't polished enough to do that??
Then Friday, the second one was let go. I wasn't surprised. She was a bit of a bully. Too forward and overreaching given the "new" assignment. The client said regarding her departure that they didn't like her from the beginning but thought they would give her a week. And then she made someone cry. LOL...like we couldn't see that coming!!
So, a week passes and we think we've got a handle on things. Nope!! It's Sue is let go. Talk about a complete shock! We were dumbfounded. Now we are all walking on eggshells trying to figure out exactly what this client wants. Nothing is making sense and the stress is out of control. Sue was my friend and I respect her immensely so naturally, it was a big blow to me but I still had Ruthann.
Not any more!! Ruthann was informed today that she is not to return. The client doesn't feel that she is fast enough to accomplish what they need in the timeframe given. WELL, her forte is not drafting policy, her forte is bringing in money for a facility. Her knowledge of Medicare is unrivaled!! But that counts for nothing when all we are doing is paperwork.
The client really likes me so I'm not worried at this point. I do have to say that I don't really like the client although I do really like the Director to whom I report. I just don't like the way things have been handled from the very beginning. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the contract ends sooner than later. The original contract is for 6 months to a year.
I was super excited about being here in California and being an hour away from a good friend from West Virginia. I've already spent some time with her and her family and I had a blast. I look forward to exploring more of Northern California while I'm here. I'm hoping that I make it another month so that I can go to San Francisco and the Pacific Coast Highway. I am also hopeful that the stress level will subside but it isn't looking good.
So much for wanting a project in California!! Maybe my next California project will be a more positive experience. For now, I'm doing my best to please the client and stay here as long as possible. The money is good, the weather is nice and there is a casino just 30 minutes away!!
