Originally posted by: Azraele
I'm so glad I got out of retail. Things like that happened all the time when I worked it.
What stands out most in my mind is when I was pulled off of lunch to work, not allowed to go back and finish my lunch, was told I could leave early to compensate, and then was forced to stay and work over (I was absolutely starved when I got home that day).
I've seen it, too. Veteran managers will also succumb to this when higher-ups like district or regional managers visit. Then suddenly every rule needs to be followed, because the proximity of these higher-ups causes an instinctive reaction for lower management to firmly embed their noses in any upper management ass they can find. Few managers can resist this powerful urge.Originally posted by: Fritzo
Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy
Originally posted by: m316foley
I've never been written up at any job and since this new boss has come in (2 months ago), he's been nothing but trouble for everyone at work.
Well now, there's yer problem. Probaby his first management gig and he's over compensating or trying to make himself look good to the higher ups. Either way, all you can do is quit or walk on eggshells until he grows out of it and starts to relax.
Yeah, we call this "Hitler Syndrome". I've seen it quite a few times. It'll take a year or two before he settles down and realizes every single rule doesn't need to be followed to the T.
Originally posted by: UncleWai
Play the race card.
Originally posted by: Fritzo
Originally posted by: Gooberlx2
Originally posted by: Fritzo
Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy
Originally posted by: m316foley
I've never been written up at any job and since this new boss has come in (2 months ago), he's been nothing but trouble for everyone at work.
Well now, there's yer problem. Probaby his first management gig and he's over compensating or trying to make himself look good to the higher ups. Either way, all you can do is quit or walk on eggshells until he grows out of it and starts to relax.
Yeah, we call this "Hitler Syndrome". I've seen it quite a few times. It'll take a year or two before he settles down and realizes every single rule doesn't need to be followed to the T.
I doubt it even has to do with following all the rules. I've NEVER worked at a job that requires you to see a doctor if you're only sick one day....and that includes several retail jobs. I think this new manager is just a douche.
Look in the handbook for the job- every employer needs to have one (HR might have it). See if a doctor's note is mandated in the sick day rules. If not, you can point that out. The boss can not write you up if it's not a pre-defined rule.
Originally posted by: m316foley
So today, I got off of a 13 hour shift (retail employee) where I was scheduled for a 1 hour lunch. I also live in virginia and have worked for the company for 2 1/2 years. At the end of my shift, my boss pulls me into the office and tells me I'm being written up for two things:
1.) I called out sick 10 days ago and I was legitimately sick. I haven't used a sick day in over a year, but I didn't get a doctor's note since I have a Health savings account and really didn't want to use it unless I'm practically dying.
2.) I was also being written up for taking a 1 hour lunch. He scheduled me for a 1 hour lunch, however, he told me later that I was supposed to take two 30 minute increments instead of one straight hour. I've never been told of this, nor do I know if this is even true.
I've never been written up at any job and since this new boss has come in (2 months ago), he's been nothing but trouble for everyone at work. MANY HR complaints have been filed and I've come to the conclusion that HR is going to be sitting on their hands about this. Anything I can do besides finding a new job? Anything legal I can do? I was thinking about possibly going in with an audio recorder and recording everything. Suggestions?
Originally posted by: m316foley
Originally posted by: tasmanian
Originally posted by: m316foley
Well, I have actually documented EVERYTHING that has happened over the last 2 1/2 years that was either questionable (legally) or downright illegal and unethical in case anything happened to me. Anything I can do with that? Or just satisfy myself with a nice little read every time I'm too happy with my life... (haha)
Yes you can black mail the company and get millions.
Haha, let me rephrase. Anything I can do LEGALLY? I'm actually considering seeing an attorney based on principle alone...
Originally posted by: ahurtt
Just say to him, "I don't think you're not gonna write me up. In fact, I'm pretty positive you definitely don't want to write me up. In fact you want to give me a raise."
And when he says, "Oh, and why would I want to not write you up and give you a raise instead?" you just say, "Because I don't really think you want HR finding out about the offer you made me to not write me up if I'd let you blow me now, do you?" Then when he threatens to fire you, threaten to tell everybody about the hand job he gave you.
Originally posted by: MrDudeMan
What did he say as a reason for being able to write you up even if you had a doctor's note? Did you not say anything in your defense?
Originally posted by: ahurtt
Just say to him, "I don't think you're not gonna write me up. In fact, I'm pretty positive you definitely don't want to write me up. In fact you want to give me a raise."
And when he says, "Oh, and why would I want to not write you up and give you a raise instead?" you just say, "Because I don't really think you want HR finding out about the offer you made me to not write me up if I'd let you blow me now, do you?" Then when he threatens to fire you, threaten to tell everybody about the hand job he gave you.