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About 4 months ago, the environment at my Not-for-profit organization changed drastically. Previously, mostly everyone at my organization was able to find at least one enjoyable aspect to their position. Understandably, no job is perfect and some aspects to everyone’s job are just no-fun. End of the day though, the job wasn’t that horrible and I liked a few aspects of my position.
A new CEO stepped into a previous vacancy though. Since then, the environment at my organization has deteriorated; it’s now in a state of people running around like chickens with their heads cut off. Everyone is afraid of losing their positions with this new person. He never has time for his staff; if you ask to meet with him for advice etc., you’ll get the “i’m too busy line.” He will also act like a child with a tantrum when he doesn’t like something. You can hear him constantly screaming at staff with his doors shut. I’ve been the recipient of this numerous times (weekly), even for things that aren’t my fault/doing. I’m almost shaking in fear, when I have a meeting with him.
He’ll openly pick apart your numbers and tell you you’re wrong/things don’t make sense in-front of other individuals (ie. board members), despite the fact he never brought the issues up beforehand. Hell, he’ll usually request things 5-10 minutes before his important meetings, then get angry when there’s something he doesn’t like about the report. Overall, this individual has the mentality that “i’m right, you’re wrong” to everyone. Good luck trying to explain accruals. If restricted cash comes-in for something that hasn’t been satisfied (ie you haven’t resolved the restriction), that’s income and you’re wrong if you think otherwise (under his mentality) – it’s more his mentality than lack of accounting experience/knowledge that’s the problem.
Nobody at the organization is happy anymore. The environment and moral here is worse than that of most CPA firms during tax season, when the staff are working 60+ hours/week. I’ve been looking for a new position for a few months now, but i’m having a difficult time keeping motivated in this toxic environment. I have never met an individual as mean and fake (he’ll tell you you’re great in a limited few situations, then rip you apart/attempt to fire you in others) as this new leader.
Anyone have advice for keeping happy in this environment and keeping sane? I need to keep this job, until I can find a new gig, but it’s been a living hell dealing with this person.
B=84 This exam was such a b**** that I thought I failed-don't know how these things work
A=76 Slacker I am, I'll happily take it
R=81 I LOVE taxes
F=80 I don't wanna get banned for an expletive I'm thinking with "yea" proceeding it
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