Dumped by an unworthy suitor

I've been dumped by my boss. Today they took me aside to meet so they could reallocate me to City Hall. Their given reason: there is no work and Una is desperate for help. And yet, there is a permanent posting online right now for this very position. How exactly do you make an argument for a permanent position while letting go of the temp because there is "no work"???!?!? I'm guessing the real reason is that not being currently in the position will weaken my argument with the union when I apply for the job. And yes, I am going to apply for it because it is permanent, not at all because I want it though. It will be interesting to see if they can block me or if I will get it despite their efforts.

So I'm reallocated to City Hall, where I work doing more interesting and varied things, with nicer people, and with fewer restrictions (as far as I understand I can actually take my breaks when I want to, oooh, what a concept!). On one hand I certainly want this job more, but on the other hand I don't think they can make me permanent, so it's not ideal. Even if it's just a vacation from the other position while the applications are going on, it will be a nice break.

It's funny, I hated the job, I hated the people, I love my new situation, and yet I'm rather disturbed about how it happened. It's kind of like when you're dating a loser, but for whatever reason you're holding on until you find something better, and before you do, they dump you. It's not like you wanted to be with them, it's not like you're really upset to be without them, but damnit, it was YOUR RIGHT to dump their sorry, pathetic ass!!!!

So yeah, I should have been the dumper, not the dumpee and I am angry with them for taking that right from me.