Issues in the workplace
By mira666
@mira666 (165)
June 17, 2008 5:00am CST
I posted before about problems I was having at my current job where it felt like one group (i.e. the boss and her cronies) could do whatever they want, and the rest of us were penalised if we did the same, matters came to a bit of a head yesterday after i missed two boxes of biscuits when I was doing a stocktake which meant the boss had to bring them in from the stockroom. As punishment I had to do yet another stocktake even though it wasn't needed and leave all my paperwork for the boss to read over this morning to check that I had done it correctly. Right now I am physically sick with worry about whats gonna happen today as am sure she'll have found something else that I have missed and give me yet another hard time over it or further still show me the door over (because thats the kind of person she is). Half of me wants to tell her where to stick her job while the other half wants to hold out no matter how hard she pushes me until i find something else.
What on earth do I do, what would you do in the same situation?
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@mira666 (165)
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17 Jun 08
I know, its just annoying because it is impossible to stand up to this woman, she's sacked people for less, it just drives me mad as it is a good job, and would be a much happier place to work if there wasn't all the politics involved, its only a newsagents for heavens sake
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@cjgrooms (4456)
• United States
17 Jun 08
It may be just a newsagents to you but this may be the only sphere of her life that she feels in control of. If that is the case the more out of control other areas get the more controlling she will probably get in the one area she CAN control.
All i know to say if you can't speak to her is good luck!
@sandyrusty (278)
• Canada
17 Jun 08
I assume that it is not a big business and therefore does not have any harrassment policies. MOst work places have Preventive Harrassment programs set up to give the employees a recoursei f they feel they are being abused by a peer or a superior as in your case. Unfortunately, those that don't have this still work in atmospheres as you describe. I would start looking for another job and as soon as I fould one, then would leave your present one.
@jimbomuso (950)
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17 Jun 08
Hi mira666 ! Sounds like your having a tough time! Keep your head down and do a bit of research on 'bullying in the workplace' at DirectGov. There is a section which you 'fit' if you know what I mean. just get enough info on her ..then BAM she'll be held accountable for the people's lives she's made miserable. only you'll know what course of action to take .. if she fires you then you can take her to a tribunal for unfair dismissal, seriously check it out and hopefully you wont be so bothered by her. If she is picking on you, then it is bullying. those people who still work there that have had a hard time, their evidence can make all the difference. I know I sound a bit 'full on' but If I can't stand anything it's a bully whatever the size,gender or race.
@vera5d (4005)
• United States
17 Jun 08
I've learned that if a job is treating you unfairly and its making you to the point you are feeling sick and being worried about it then it's time to start looking for another job asap. It's not worth being upset over. Start looking for something else and give it a try for a little while. That is what I would do in the same situation at least.
@margaux08 (1094)
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
Unsolicited advise: If you feel that your character and integrity is at stake, then it is time to move on. It is best to end something that you do like but something else is hampering than stick to a job full of pressure and stress. Try to pray first to let you decide what should be your next step. It may sound cliche but I still believe in the saying that "When the door closes, a window opens." I also have this "daily motto" in life: People may be undkind to you. Just be kind. In the end, it's still between you and God and not you and them.
Hope this simehow helps, mira666
@celestial052506 (2914)
• Philippines
17 Jun 08
Well, your boss just need special attention. If you know how to kill the chicken in many different ways you are fine. You know what I mean? You need to study the behavior of your boss. Find her weakness, you know what I mean? If her weakness is appreciation, then take time to appreciate her. Find the things that would make her feel good. If you know what it is.. then do it.. and believe me.. she will be changed on the way she will treat you.
Good luck..
