The Life & Times of Brown Sugar II

Well! Where does one begin???? A whole lot has been going on in Brown Sugar’s world.
Let me back up a bit so that I can bring you up to speed. *insert sound of rewinding tape*

Ok. As you all know I haven’t exactly been thrilled about my job. Rightfully so.
I’ve been wanting to make some changes in my life for the longest. Career and geographically speaking. I think the last time I was here….well even before that, I spoke of how I wanted to relocate AND find a new job. Well, the search is still on.
Back in April an opening in our Public Affairs unit was posted. Naturally, me being the communications-driven person that I am, applied for the position. To make a long story short, I interviewed for the position. In addition, I provided references, video clipping with me on it (of course) and writing samples. Needless to say, the interviewer was impressed with what I had to offer and went as far to tell me that out of everybody that she had interviewed, she was most impressed with me. She told me right then and there that she knew I’d be a good addition to the unit. With that being said, I walked away from the interview feeling good.

Well….about two weeks after my interview, my immediate supervisor wanted to speak with me. He was in route to a weekly meeting so he wasn’t able to speak in full detail. But what he said was not good. Ok. First he asked me where I was trying to go. At that point I knew he had already caught wind that I had interviewed for another position. I replied that I was trying to go to Public Affairs. His response was, “Well…I’ma tell you this. A call came through the major’s office. I happened to be there when it came thru. Apparently the person from Public Affairs was calling to get a reference and the major gave you a negative reference.” *blank stare* Well naturally, I’m trippin out in my mind. He went on to tell me that he totally disagreed with what the major had to say because he knows me better than that. He went on to say that he’d do some damage control. He wanted me to find out who the major spoke to on the phone. First of all, I was pissed off because the major does not know me to give me a good or bad reference. What he should have done was forwarded that call to my immediate supervisor who mind you, was in the office with him at the time the call came thru. Bastard! But let me just tell you what this muthaphucka said. He said that I never come to work. *rolling eyes* He said that I wouldn’t do good in that unit. *rolling eyes again* AND he questions my work ethics? WTF?!? How in the hell does this man work up the nerve to even say some shyt like this?

Anyway, my LT. went on to say that he would speak to whomever he needs to speak to in order to make things better. However, he couldn’t promise anything. For one, they were trying to “borrow” me for a few months. He claimed that since we were so short the major didn’t want to let me go anyway. I’m like, “Hell…if that was his only reason, he should have said just that. He didn’t have to defame my character! ” I’d like to say that I don’t give a phuck what people think of me but I’d be lying. For one, my reputation is all that I have. What upsets me most is the fact that people that I work with continue to lie on me for no apparent reason. I’d like to say that they’re just jealous. But…I don’t know. I guess I shouldn’t care. Some of you may remember reading this entry. Haters…. If you get a chance, go back and read it. Then you’ll better understand.

Well a couple of days went by and I was still pissed. I even contemplated filing a complaint through the EEOC on the major. I actually went as far as making the call and speaking with a city representative for EEOC. Well, he told me that I’d have to go through my chain of command. Which included having to actually speak with the major about the situation. Well, I did just that but only made it up to my LT who thought it wouldn’t do any good to speak with the major about the situation. He said he’d probably just deny the whole thing. *rolling eyes* WTF-ever! Anyway, I just left it alone. Regardless of what my inner feelings were telling me. My LT went on to say that I shouldn’t worry about it and that some things were going to change. He wanted me to relax. He further advised that he had some good things planned for me. Ohhhh kay. *sigh* Moving on!

Two weeks ago, I got a call from the interviewer’s assistant. She said that the interviewer wanted to speak with me about a few things. Well, to make a long story short, I met with her and we discussed this whole situation. She told me what the major told her and I told her that does not know me well enough to give me any kind of reference. I went on to tell her that I was more upset because if another opportunity presented itself for me to apply, I didn’t want her to have a negative perception of me. Especially with it being untrue. Every.last.bit.of.it. I further advised her that the major more than likely got his source of information about me from a female LT who doesn’t like me for unknown reasons to me. I figure she’s just a hating azz heifa. Anywho….that’s neither here nor there. Plus, I mentioned her in a previous entry. She went on to say that she still thought I would be a good asset to their team and would see what she could do. She said that she couldn’t promise anything though. Prior to the end of our meeting, I met the Chief of Staff and then went on about my merry way.

Well my darlings, as I sat in my office on this past Thursday yipping and yapping on the phone with a dear friend of mine, my LT said to me, “Brown Sugar, get off the phone.” He said it in a jokingly yet commanding way. So…I told my dear friend that I would call him back. Well once I hung up the phone my LT said, “You done back doored me. You think you slick.” *blank stare* So I said, “What are you talking about LT?” At this point, I kind of knew what he was going to say. He went on to say, “You’ve been transferred.” *timeout* This is where I jump up and down and click my heels in the air. LOL Remember that Dave Chappelle episode where Oprah told him that she was pregnant and the baby was his? Remember how he was running all around his office acting a damn fool? Yeah….that was me. Well, that’s what I wanted to do anyway. LMAO *time in* He went on to say that I had been TRANSFERRED to Public Affairs. Know that I had a BIG ASS SMILE on my face. Oh no. I wasn’t about to hide my happiness. I wanted to run over to the main precinct and yell, “PHUCK ALL YA’LL!” But…ofcourse, I didn’t. I just sat there and acted surprise. But I did say, “All I got to say is, God don’t like ugly.” LOL Then my secretary said, “God don’t like pretty either.” LOL *rolling eyes*

So there you have it folks. IN all the HATE that I was surrounded by, I STILL got what I wanted. I’m finally moving up and out of that hell hole of a place that I worked in. Not only did I have to deal with constant negativity from the victims, witnesses, etc that I worked with. I had to deal with the constant hate and negativity from muthaphuckas that I worked for. I think it’s worse on a professional level. *sucking teeth* Bastards!
You just don’t know how relieved I am to be getting transferred. The good thing is, I don’t have to wait a long time for it to be effective. That shyt is effective this up coming Tuesday. *clapping wildly* Yeah man. I’ll be working in the Office of the Chief. Doing big things. LOL Oh…I forgot to tell you what the position entails. I will be dealing directly with the media. Which is exactly what I’ve been wanting to do for a long time. Now, I finally feel like I’m going to be putting my degree to use. I will be one of the police spokespersons. Which means, when shyt goes down and they need to speak witha representative from the department, I will be one out of two folks that will be speaking to the media. Outside of the big wigs, of course. Which means, I will be on television here and there. Yep. A star is born! LOL If you know anything about me, you know that I’ve been wanting to break into the industry. Although this will be from a different aspect, perhaps I’ll still be able to utilize what I learn to get my foot in the door….some where.

*wiping forehead*
Finally. I’m finished with that darn story. I guess, had I been updating on a regular, I wouldn’t have had to tell you all of that at once. And that’s the condensed version! LOL
My season has run it’s course at that spot. Tuesday….a new season starts. And I’m going to be all geared up for the storms that may or may not come. Hopefully, it will be smooth sailing with only a few bumps here and there. I still have big plans. Big plans folks. *rubbing chin* I hope that this will be a good experience for me. Whether it’s good or bad, I’ll be getting some good experience. Things are beginning to fall into place for me.

With all of that being said, I’ll be sure to keep you updated on what’s going on with lil ole me. For one, I have a new love interest. He’s been my only link to happiness this past month. Although he’s MyNotMan (Kajuana 2004), he’s soon to be MY MAN! LOL Yes….I’m already claiming him. I’m not going to even get into that right now. I’ll be typing for damn ever. But just know that he hasn’t even had a taste of the HOB (hand on booty)….yet. LOL I thought I’d define that for those first time readers.
I’ll get into our story at a later date and time. *smile*

Ta Ta for now!

~brownsugar~