Forgot one big thing that came up today - when we first met my boss at work has a stroke and couldn't come back to work. For years I had been wanting to move into that position when my boss retired. I did the leg work around work to get the support of others for the position. Had everyone's support except one person - yep, my H - he wanted it for me and then not - his drinking was so disruptive so that all the focus and hard work wasn't enough. I made some huge errors and as a result I didn't get that promotion. I even learned later that I didn't get it because of him. Today H learned that my current boss has turned in his resignation before telling the staff. H said he wanted me to know so I could go for it again and this time with his support since it was his fault that I didn't get it last time. I was surprised that he remembered that. I was more surprised that he wanted to encourage me to do it. I don't intend to apply, but it does explain two things: one, my evaluation recently pointed out all my positive traits and added that I held the respect by all coworkers and was the one everyone turned to for help. the second thing was that his boss who is always b****y was extra nice to me today for a change. Now it all makes sense. (My boss knew that I was competing with him for the job and I think he just set me up for it) Anyway, I don't think I will go for it, but would consider it if offerred or asked. (don't think that will happen)
