I am so frustrated with my situation at work that I could just scream! I work graveyards at an emergency animal hospital . . . good job for the most part . . . I love most of the people I work with, etc.
About 5 weeks ago our manager was killed . . . another coworker was promoted to manager. I have only been at this job for 5 months now, so I kind of hung back and let everyone handle things since I didn't really know him too well. Our new manager seems to now have a personal issue with me and is constantly looking for reasons to complain about me.
My big issue with this isn't that she says I am doing things wrong . . . because I'm pretty easy going about making mistakes and will work hard to fix them. The big issue here is that she won't come directly to me if she has a problem, she will talk about me to my corworkers and make rude comments. (I've walked into the hallway 3 seperate times lately and heard what she has said--guaranteed, if I spoke about ANYONE like that, I would be fired!)
I did make a mistake yesterday, but it was a small one and very easy to fix. It was nothing to do with patient care at all . . . I transposed a number on something . . . it was quick and easy to take care of. Insted, it becomes something equivalent to a freaking national emergency and she has to call me on my personal time and take 20 minutes to berate me.
I have been doing this type of job for 15 years now . . . grown up in this business . . . have managed a practice before . . . and NOT ONCE in my career has ANYONE ever had a problem with the quality of my work. I have been doing everything I can to perform above and beyond since it is very apparent that she expects me to be perfect . . . . but apparently its not acceptable to be human and make a mistake.
I know she has a personal problem with me because not only of what she has said, but because we have a technician who has made SEVERAL HUGE MISTAKES involving patient care that should have gotten her reprimanded, and insted our manager makes a joke about it like its no big deal! I get called on personal time to be yelled at for things that other employees have done . . . and then yelled at when I can't help her because I didn't have anything to do with that case, etc.
I really like this job other than dealing with my super crazed manager. I earn more working graveyards and have so much free time to devote to my friends, family and hobbies . . . I would hate to leave but it looks like its going to happen.
I'm supposed to meet with my manager tomorrow night . . . I'm thinking I won't quit no matter how angry I get . . . . I'm tempted to let her try to fire me. My boyfriend wants me to fight it if she tries . . .
It would be one thing if EVERYONE thought I was an idiot, but my coworkers cant figure out what our managers problem is. I spend half my shift fixing mistakes from the day shift . . . I never lord it over anyone because its not a big deal . . . but this is getting to be so stupid!
Sorry for the rant . . . I just needed to vent before I have to deal with the dragon tomorrow.
KatieTaylor77,
So sorry to hear about your uncomfortable working conditions.
You would think that work would be about work issues, but sometimes it's more about who you know than what you do. And sometimes, the supervisors have their own clique and if you're not in - you'd better be a darn good worker!
Your work record speaks for itself. Don't let the supervisor aggravate you into quitting, and don't let the issue become anything other than work performance.
I'm sure you'll be there long after the supervisor is HISTORY!!!!
Your in a tuff situtation, cause it doesn't seem to matter what you do.
But if it were me when you talk to her tonight, don't quit, go in and ask if you offended her someway. Make sure you let her know that you aren't after her job (even if you are, sounds like you might be a threat to her) I would let her know that you don't want to leave your job as you have always enjoyed it and that you will do what you can to make it an easier work place for both of you.
I find if you sympathize(sp?) with people like this that you can befriend them (to a point at any rate) let her know why you hung back, that it wasn't anything personal, you weren't pissed that she got the job and that you weren't after that position that you are content where you are and what you are doing, that you know she is under pressure.
Why is she getting mad at you for what the day shift does? She should be talking to the day shift manager and having that manager take care of the issues.
If trying to work it out w/ the night supervisor doesn't work, you may have to jump heads at this point.
I'm sorry you're going through this. What was your relationship like with this person before the promotion? If it was fine, than something must've happened resulting to the attitude change. If it was not fine than I think you'd be wasting your time talking to this person, most likely no matter what you say or promise the cituation would not get better. You may not get fired, but your job may become too stressful or miserable that in the end you'll be forced to leave. I think you should start looking for another job. Good luck.
Emi
You need to take this up with the Dr or Dr's that own that clinic.
They probably have NO idea this new promotee is acting so unprofessional. My daughter owns her own vet clinic, and right after buying it out she fired almost the entire staff because of uncontrollable in fighting. Nothing will hurt a business worse because clients can easily pick up on it.
I say bypass bozo and address the issue and soon.
I agree with peg and the rest.... just ask her if there is something that you did or said that might have offened her or ask her is there something that she doesn't like about you -- that way you know and maybe you can fix it or not do it when she is around(not saying there is something wrong with you but maybe to her there is) . also this might bring attention to her that she is treating you bad and maybe she doesn't realize this. she might be stress and not realize that she has a horrible attitude. hope this helps and keep us updated on what happens.
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