Expendable

Of all the things I find annoying, I think that finding out that your employer thinks you're expendable is at the top of the list. Today I was trying to track down a particular invoice for a recent shipment from Thailand and was in the Board Room when I should notice that my name has been written on some paper that is lining the desk the owner works at. Curiosity piqued I see things such as: Loves shipping, helps with bookkeeping, stays in the know....can replace???!???!?!!!

I am scratching my head trying to figure that out. Now, I realize that I'm not completely indispensable, but still...to write that down where I might stumble across it?

On the whole, I've enjoyed my job and rather enjoy the people that I work with. I know I'm not perfect, but if there are expectations that I am not meeting, it would be nice to be given a heads up before they start considering the fact that I am replaceable.

Then again, earlier in the day and once or twice over the past month or so, I have been wondering if I had better start thinking about finding something else. I spent a good amount of time and effort attending school and have more knowledge of bookkeeping than is being utilized at my present job. I think it's time to start tapping some resources and see if I cant find something more suitable for my talents.

Follow-up post: I was talking to a coworker and it came to light that this little note may have merely meant that somebody could take over one aspect of my job so they could have me help in another area. That's the problem with not having all the information. It easily leads to an overreaction to a non-issue. Still...such things would be better if they weren't left around for somebody to find and misinterpret.