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    I got even

    Posted by: fortenberry
    Date: 7/12/2005 11:12:17 AM

    Two years ago I had a nightmare of a boss. Not only did I work myself to exhaustion, including working through lunch and without breaks, she then proceeded to harass me with threats of firing me because users were complaining that I sounded exhausted and tired on the phone. Really? She also talked down to people and treated me with utter disrespect. After trying various options, including a company intermediary, I had enough. I decided to go back to school full time and get my Masters. When I gave notice, my supervisor (not the boss) tried to talk me out of it. There was no way I was staying.

    During the exit interview with the Deputy of HR, I explained everything. Turns out that there were various rumours about this boss, but no one ever made a complaint, nor did they provide proof. The upshot? Ten days after I left the company, HR called me and insisted that they pay for the lunch hours I worked. I never asked for the money, because the hours were never recorded. The overtime occurred because we were so short staffed and I was generally stuck. My only possible proof was the report that indicated how many calls I took and how many tickets I resolved, which was more than double than anyone else, a copy of which I handed to the Deputy of HR. I checked with a lawyer about this odd turn of events. She advised I take the money and run.

    Today, I've completed my Masters, have a job I truly enjoy and have a wonderful boss.

    The moral of this story? Sometimes it's best to leave a company for the sake of your own sanity. If nothing else, find another job. Some bad bosses are beyond redemption.

    Reply from: beenthere
    Date: 7/16/2005 12:35:00 AM
    Reply: The best revenge is getting a great job with a good company and being happy. Good for you!
    Reply from: siggpuppy
    Date: 7/20/2005 10:01:00 AM
    Reply: Good for you... Not only me, you too. Yes, this was the big problem in my last job too. I worked through lunch break and non-stop because we short hands and the urgent needs were piled up every 5 to 10 minutes. I quitted my boss instead of quitting my job at that time. I was told that I did not do my PM job..That was a big time lying for me. This has been going on in many workplace. i do not understand why ? It is just because they are not capable to do the job like we do or not. I got my Master degree(s) too. When working with HS managers, I feel that way from time to time. Problem solving skills was so limited. I did not want to say or put down anybody but they acted that way no matter level your work is. They have their way to get rid us.. somehow. This is not healthy for people like us that working hard, more productivity at work more than just to let go day by day. Oh,this is just a job, I have a job, I have a place to pick up my paycheck.. What an attitude I can't comprehen that... Well, you out of that job and I am the same way. I did not get what I want yet just because of racial bias or not. I will never treat people that way. All they know, just hiring and firing, write them up and/or punish them.. I don't get all of these acts and attitudes... I know there are more people who are from HS and being the boss...Please think twicebefore do such a thing like this.. This is sad because their action had caused a large amount of spending for the company. How much we pay per head to get one person to work?

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