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between a rock and a hard place...can't win for losing...

Posted by: cheychey
Date: 2/27/2005 9:39:23 PM

I am in a work place where I am with the public 8 to 9 hours a day...I have a boss who will take any little thing I don't do "right" and write me up...they don't write me up at that time or mention it to me until they build up at least 10 different infractions...I have started feeling sick to my stomach every time I pull into the employee parking lot..when a COD or MOD call my name, my heart drops into my feet.. I am so afraid that a member has complained about me, or a COD or MOD don't think I am smiling enough.I was told in one write up that I don't smile enough...I am beginning to feel like they want to get rid of me so they will find anything to write me up about, as well as spy on me to make sure I am smiling 8-9 hours a day. I have had a manager to tell me that it really does not matter if I am right...the member complained and that is all that mattered...I have been written up two times and there is always a list of infractions...down to leaving my bag or purse on the desk(everyone else does this as well...I don't want anyone taking my wallet so I usually leave my bag or wallent UNDER the desk... not on top like most instructors..I so far am the only one who has been threaten with a write up (I've asked around)if I were to do it again...the next write up means I will be dismissed immeadately...without any explanation. I have made an appointment to meet with someone from HR. I don't want any one to side with me... different rules for different folk is just not fair...I just want someone to talk to and to have it documented that I am having a problem at work...after 5 years of only praises..it now seems that if I blow my nose too loudly and a member complained or is offened...I lose my job.

I have high blood pressure and take two pills a day to control it...one is a diurectic(SP) and there are times when I can't go to the bathroom because I am the only one on the floor and the floor must be covered at all times...my biggest fear is coughing or sneezing too hard and if you are a female reading this...you know what I mean.

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