can boses tell you, you cant talk at work
By lorraine27
@lorraine27 (271)
February 22, 2009 2:40pm CST
can you boss tell you you cant talk when your at work. when i was younger i had an office job were we was not alown to talk in working hours, even if the phones were not ringing and you had nothing to do. it was so hrad sitting there not talking to the girls at the next table. i think this is wrong. now i have a new job which we all love but now a new boss who think she can tell us not to talk.and has even told someone off for doing so.
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@thinkingoutloud (6127)
• Canada
22 Feb 09
Well, it sounds like it's not a nice work environment at all but, yes, I believe a boss can tell you that personal conversations are to be limited during work time (they may suggest these conversations take place during breaks or at meal hours). It's not the norm for most workplaces any more and sounds highly restrictive and uncomfortable but, if people know these conditions when they are hired, then it would seem they've agreed to respect them.
If you have a new boss that is drastically changing the dynamic of your workplace by imposing new "no talking" rules, I'd speak up (as ironic as that sounds LOL). Perhaps this person comes from a different background or environment or perhaps she is somewhat insecure in her role as a boss and thinks, by being heavy-handed, that this gives her more power or control over her employees. You could request a meeting with her as a group, if you feel that everyone will be open and honest. If people will not be willing to step up and say how they feel, it might be best to approach her superior and ask if there is something that can be done.
I wish you luck because it doesn't sound like a happy place to work :(
