asked Angie

I asked Angie what would happen if someone called the ethics hotline on Stephanie.  She was very calm and said, well, if someone did that, it would go to senior leadership and they would hear it.  I asked, would anything be done about it?  She said she thought they would look into it but with Stephanie having support from Todd and Andy, she didn't think it would go very far.  She said the fallout on the person who did it would be pretty harsh.  Then she asked me if I was thinking of doing this?  I said no, someone else said they might do it.  She said ok, well even if that happens, and you know these people, she will more than likely blame you along with them.  I just want you to be prepared for this. You might need to distance yourself from them just to survive.
Of course I am crying again now.  I remember a time when I would never cry at work.  Now I wake up each morning scared to go to work.  Well, except when Stephanie is on vacations or traveling.  those days we can get a lot of stuff done.  But here I am.  Freaking out again.  I am very worried about what will happen if Mary and Rob call the hotline.  She will know it was them and she will put me with them.  I know I should look for another job but I just don't feel that I should have to leave to be happy.  I love what I do, I like this company overall.  I just feel stuck being in grc. I asked Angie again if she thinks at any point in time if she will be able to get our team.  She said no, stephanie will never let itam go.
Side note...has it been roughly a year that I have had 3 managers?  I can't remember when steve left.  man do I miss him!  he got it!  he understood the importance of ITAM.  He left and I went to Amie, then Amie left and I went to Stephanie. He was the only person to really show support and care about ITAM.  I am sorry that he felt he needed to leave.  He even said to watch out for Stephanie.  He called her a snake in the grass. looks all harmless but don't be fooled.  I really do miss him!
I am just going to have to wait and see if Mary and Rob call the hotline.  I dont' know if they will tell me if they do or not.  maybe they will.  kind of a heads up. But I think I would rather not know it was coming.  kind of like death...knowing it is coming is worse right?  I guess I will know soon.