Sorry, off topic but words of wisdom would be nice. My boss has been really irritating me lately.

I was beginning to think it was me just me overeacting on the inside, so haven't really thought much of it, until yesterday.

 

Basically the past two weeks have been exremely swamped, resulting in me taking work home the majority of that time. I kept thinking, no big deal, I'm lucky to have a job, yada, yada.

 

I still do think that way, and for the most part, I do like my job. But yesterday, I nearly lost it. Well, I did have a breakdown at home and started sobbing. A drink with friends helped, but I didn't mention work shit, basically because I was sick of thinking of work in general.

 

The said breakdown lead up to events during the day. Basically she asked me if I could stop my pojects I was working on and do something for her that day.

 

No big deal, I thought. Until I found out that the stupid thing was transcribing 10 pages of tiny text onto a file. Again, I said I would do it, even though transcribing had nothing to do with my job.

 

The reason why I was chosen to do it she said, was because the person who said they were gonna do it, switched offices the day before and "completely forgot about it."

 

What the fuck, I thought. Tell me if I'm feeling sorry for myself here, but the impression I got was that, since my boss obviously has no idea what other projects I'm working on for other managers in the office, I obvioulsy have nothing to do.

 

At any rate, when I told her I would do it but mentioned that the current project I'm working on for her may get delayed, she snottily replied in a condescending way soemthing like "that's fine, other people's projects take first priority for you".

 

Now that really infuriated me, but I didn't let it show. I just walked out and did that stupid typing.

 

Here I am now, wasting my weekend so the other previous projects I was doing for her will be finished by Monday morning.

 

I do like what I do for the most part, but yesterday and other recent days have made me want to look for new work, of which there isn't any.

 

The other option is to let her know that she really did piss me off, but say it in a professional way so I can still get a paycheck.

 

Any tips on how this might be done without me becoming unglued? Or should I just let this incident fly, too?

 

Also, maybe it must said is that when there's banter flying around the office, I'm usually the butt of the jokes. I don't really mind it, though it does tend to get old.

At any rate, I'm thinking maybe the boss said those comments about 'other projects taking priority' in a tongue 'n' cheeck way. The icy stare I got though probably not though....

 

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I would say, talk to your bosses and lay down the line, but I dont know how much this job means to you or how important it is. In the mean time, try looking into other jobs when you get the chance, this way if you decide to quit you'll have a plan B

I hope is not this context

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobbing

 

if not you can go buy a tape recorder and record everything

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Employment_Tribunal

No, it's nothing like mobbing.

I've had shitty bosses and great ones. I've stood up for myself with the shitty ones (nicely and respectfully...and coarsely), and been paid back by getting the shaft every time it was there to be gotten, I've gone above bosses, when several employees were getting treated poorly. I was always told not to worry, and that conversations would be had, things would get better, etc... but it never changed. Essentially, she's and idiot, and you can't change that.

 

Not to make You bummed, but you will always have shitty bosses throughout your working life. They'll come and go, just like the great ones. I think sometimes you have to ride the tidal wave and just see where it drops you. In the long run, I keep my head down, do the work I enjoy, ride through the rough stuff with my head up, and collect my check at the end of the week. Work is more enjoyable with a competent and friendly boss, but despite her attitude, if you like your job, stay. Don't be bullied into leaving. Things will eventually change.

 

Just do the best you can, and know that youre a good employee that does a great job. When she moves elsewhere (or you do), that dedication and work ethic will truly shine for your next boss,

I've had shitty bosses and great ones. I've stood up for myself with the shitty ones (nicely and respectfully...and coarsely), and been paid back by getting the shaft every time it was there to be gotten, I've gone above bosses, when several employees were getting treated poorly. I was always told not to worry, and that conversations would be had, things would get better, etc... but it never changed. Essentially, she's and idiot, and you can't change that.

 

Not to make You bummed, but you will always have shitty bosses throughout your working life. They'll come and go, just like the great ones. I think sometimes you have to ride the tidal wave and just see where it drops you. In the long run, I keep my head down, do the work I enjoy, ride through the rough stuff with my head up, and collect my check at the end of the week. Work is more enjoyable with a competent and friendly boss, but despite her attitude, if you like your job, stay. Don't be bullied into leaving. Things will eventually change.

 

Just do the best you can, and know that youre a good employee that does a great job. When she moves elsewhere (or you do), that dedication and work ethic will truly shine for your next boss,

 

 

Thanks for your reply. That does make feel better and hopeful. On a sidenote, do bosses like this even notice that I'm busting my ass for them? Yesterday's incident made me think that she must have the impression that I don't have enough to do. I'm probably overthinking this whole thing. But thanks again for your advice.

And yada, yada, yada, I'm really tired today.

Thanks for your reply. That does make feel better and hopeful. On a sidenote, do bosses like this even notice that I'm busting my ass for them? Yesterday's incident made me think that she must have the impression that I don't have enough to do. I'm probably overthinking this whole thing. But thanks again for your advice.

 

Of course bosses like this notice it. they may not notice it as often, but they do. up until last month i was a supervisor for 3 years.

 

i would describe myself as someone in between of a great boss and a bad boss if that makes sense.

 

sadly to say that most people are right and bosses don't change unless they really want to. i speak from personal experience. but as a manager/supervisor etc etc I believe that one should always be growing and learning new things and NEVER fall into "i'm the boss so everything i do is perfect and ok" attitude.

 

hoped i helped :)

pull out your cock.

Of course bosses like this notice it. they may not notice it as often, but they do. up until last month i was a supervisor for 3 years.

 

i would describe myself as someone in between of a great boss and a bad boss if that makes sense.

 

sadly to say that most people are right and bosses don't change unless they really want to. i speak from personal experience. but as a manager/supervisor etc etc I believe that one should always be growing and learning new things and NEVER fall into "i'm the boss so everything i do is perfect and ok" attitude.

 

hoped i helped :)

 

I agree. Recently worked for a sergeant that liked to throw his weight around for nothing more than an ego boost. He was a pain in the ass, BUT when higher-ups wanted to discipline me for non-sensical BS, my boss stood up for me. He did it because I've always worked well for him. He knows he's a pain, and it's his full intention to demand respect (verbally, not by action)... and I just give it to him. Crossing him will get me nowhere, and He proved to me, at least when it matters, he acts as I hope he will.

Well first off... do you like your job? As in, do you love what you do?

 

 

Another thing... if this transcribing stuff is something that she needs to have done often, you may want to suggest they get a special scanner that does that automatically. It can make you look good for suggesting it, from the perspective of saving the company money. Depending on people's billing rate, spending 10 hours each time can be really costly, lots more than a scanner ever would be.

Me and my boss get along well, working together in the tiny office.

pull out your cock.

 

that's what i do.

It depends what your boss is like really. One of my bosses was very strict and he often treated us unfairly but he didn't accept criticism so I felt there was no point in saying anything. Most of the people who did criticise him lost their jobs sooner or later and I didn't want to take the risk.

 

Have other members of staff talked to him about similar things? It might be a good idea to mention the other projects if he's giving you a lot more work to do. He mightn't know how much you've got to do but it's also possible that he simply doesn't care.