Would This Be A Form of Harassment?

[Arielle]

It was so bad yesterday morning Arielle I almost walked out the door for good. I have told the owners how much I like working for them before. They know I am willing to jump in and help at any time they need me, they have seen me jump in and start bagging or checking customer through even when I was clocked out.
I actually had a customer tell me that this floor super and other co-worker are the reason the store cannot keep people. Customer will not tell the owners though. I wish they would.

Keep that information in your rcords, seriously!! Name, if possible, date time, circumstances-- what prompted the customer to say that. If no name,description phsically and if a regular customer.

WHen in the heat of talking to the owners, you really do need to bring up exactly what you mentioned above, THat is a very important aspect of presenting your information. IT is like going in for an anuual review, to remind your boss what you are worth to the company and business. THey will not remember that you jumped into help when clocked out, when the others start throwing around accusations against you. You do need to have specifics about how much you care about the job and how you help the customers.

If you really care about this company and the job, you can show the owners this by not giving into these poor workers, and help the owners see what is happening---

Gee, they need that TV show that puts up hidden cameras to find out what is going on when absent!!

I can't foresee the outcome of all this, but if you are near to quitting, then you have nothing to lose at this point and possible a great deal more to gain.

 

[TERRY4]

I haven't been here in awhile. How is this going?? I hope you have told the owners by now. Those at fault need gone!

 

[herfrds]

Just got done with our County fair so I have been away from my computer.

The nasty attitudes have been off and on. I have been keeping records of all their garbage. The super is trying to act nice and so does the other nasty person. I don't know who they are fooling but it is not me.
Super tried to cause me trouble with the owners tonight, but it did not work. The owners have seen how I work and what I do, so I know they were not fooled. Yes I have written down what the conversation was and what I was telling my co-worker.

 

[TERRY4]

Well I'm glad to hear that you're holding your own, but when will you take this to the owners? Just wondering.

 

[herfrds]

I am seriously considering on giving them these reports next week. Giving the super enough rope.

 

[TERRY4]

Good idea. Be sure to be nice but firm.

 

[herfrds]

The super is on vacation and the other nasty person is off for other reasons. Could feel the difference in the attitudes around the store. Their buddy was actually speaking to me. Felt more relaxed. Definitely going to let the owners know this.

 

[TERRY4]

The super is on vacation and the other nasty person is off for other reasons. Could feel the difference in the attitudes around the store. Their buddy was actually speaking to me. Felt more relaxed. Definitely going to let the owners know this.

That proves who the "bully boss" is. By all means tell the owners, soon! You could have this good work feeling all the time.

 

[Arielle]

Quote: When we needed to deal with that aweful boss, it happened that we did it while he was on vaca. It was a co-incidence at the time but in hind sight it was a good thing. Perhaps NOW is a good time to let the s h i t hit the fan because this person is likely to spill the truth without the intimidation of the "boss" THis person is likely to be as much of a victim in all this and may want a kinder boss, too.

I think it is time to see the owners. Especially if you can get another person to go with you. strength in numbers.

A year ago-- did I already tell you this story?-- several of us were continually harassed and yelled at by our"boss" . Heck, I was the first emplyee in that depart ment some 25 years ago. THe day shift "boss" and I would chat for a few minutes each day as I was setting up, so it was no secret that I had worked for this company for many years. WEll, I finally got fed up with her berating a particular seasonal who was a VERY good worker( I used to also handle the hiring interviews) and we all converged onthe night manager together. Boy was that "bosss" nice to use after that and she even buddy-buddied up to me after that. SHeesh. We all showed up for work every day and tried to do our best. THe boss just needed an attitude adjustment because then work was a wonderfulplace to come to.

I know this isn't easy-- after my complaint above, I"m still wondering if I will be called back in as a seasonal again. THere is a risk.

Good luck.

 

[herfrds]

Ok talked with the owners today. I was told that they had already talked to the Labor Board and unless they have a very justified reason they cannot fire these 2 people. Said they would be opening themselves up for a law suit for wrongful dismissal, which I can see these 2 doing. They had been told that they needed to bring in counselors to help everyone to get along.
I just hope it does not come to the point where I just drop my apron on the counter and walk out the door for forever.