Future of Aromatherapy ( I know how it is now - & was - in a Job)

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Hi Susan,

You wrote: >You really should not have to make an effort not to cry on the way

to work every day.

 

Yes, I understand - I do and I feel for you.

 

I loved Veterinary Medicine (since I was 10 - nearly 45 years ago) and being a

Veterinary Technician for 35 years was my dream come true. Still love those

furry little four legged fur kids and I loved the customers too.

 

But for the last 5 years that I worked in the 'veterinary clinic' there were 2

girls that made life miserable and that were 'running' good hard working people

away.

 

I worked there for 15 years. The first 7-8 years were great. Then a couple of

girls were hired - they began to drive people away -and during the last 8 years

I was there they had driven away over 8 girls and Veterinarians away.

 

I took it as long as I could - knowing that my hubby and I were building our

Aromatherapy and essential oil business - I had hope. When I quit there it was

the happiest day of my life to get away from their back stabbing ways. I

literally yelled out the car window " ! " when I drove away for the last

time.

 

I felt bad for those that hung on a little longer, but knew what everyone was

going through.

 

Once they 'broke' me 6 more girls left (within 6 months) and were replaced. From

what I hear they have hired and made life miserable for at least 6-8 more girls

that were hired then left in the 5 years since I left.

 

Some of the girls who had worked with me for about 5-6 years had depended on me

to keep the 'peace'. But I couldn't take it any more. I cryed almost every day

to help heal the pain.

 

So Susan I know what it is like to be in a job that causes so much sadness and

pain. I do hope you can find hope and another job soon.

 

It took me nearly 2 years to heal mentally from all the heartache they caused

plus also dealing with the loss of my own parents during this whole time.

 

I was so glad God opened a " window " for me even though a " door " had been closed

in my life.

 

I thank the Lord each day for the opportunity to learn about essential oils and

aromatherapy and how they can help folks. I know first hand how they have

helped me and helped me cope during that time and while I healed.

 

A prayer for you is on its way!!

 

Yours in Aromatherapy,

Penny

 

Birch Hill Happenings Aromatherapy, LLC

www.birchhillhappenings.com

Your One Shop Aromatherapy Shop since 1997

 

" SUSAN " <sueapito wrote:

 

 

> I hope you all know how very lucky you are to do what you love for a living!!

>

[Guest guest]

> It took me nearly 2 years to heal mentally from all the heartache they caused

plus also dealing with the loss of my own parents during this whole time.<

 

Wow...that is just what I have been going through. Thank you for sharing your

story!

 

On the up side...I am not in the Olympics right now. I spent a month applying

for another job I didn't get...but that is so small compared to spending years

preparing for the Olympics then having the world watch me fall and crash and

fail! So my little pity party is at least from the warmth of my own home, with

my family around. I feel guilty even being unhappy! I know I am a " good " web

designer (http://www.apito.info/portfolio.htm) but I am not great. Technology

advances are leaving me behind and I have no interest in learning them, to be

quite honest!

 

Anyway...enough about me. That is what frustrates me about the aromatherapy

organizations... I know you don't have to be a rocket scientists to keep the

websites updated or member lists current!

 

But I for one am not in the place any more where I am willing to donate my time

to help fix things. I was the CT Director for NAHA when all the financial stuff

started surfacing. I agree...it is time for the youngsters to step up and chart

the course!