Bullied into quitting my job? (page 2)

Nosferatu

PS I'd leave before winter, otherwise then he'll have you shoveling snow, too!

It's happened already, and the emails were similar regarding the snow.

amac

It's almost tempting to go off on my own, start my own repair business, contact all the people my company deals with, and repair their stuff for a much less charge.

If you can swing it, that's the way to go. Of course there is risk involved but that is the best way to make money. Just keep in mind all the costs involved, supplies, inventory, advertising, your time selling to the accounts, workspace, etc, if you think you can do the same thing cheaper and still make good money then go for it!

itsallgoodnow

pushing the pile of snow to behind his car won't go over too well, would it? Oh, well. you can dream.

Just leave when you are ready. That's the best thing.

xjw_b12

Nos. I get the impression he dosen't like you, is on a power trip, and is hoping you'll quit so he dosen't have to "let you go"

It's almost tempting to go off on my own, start my own repair business, contact all the people my company deals with, and repair their stuff for a much less charge .

I had a freind who went through a similar situation a few years ago. Kept all the contact info. Made the move and started out on his own, and took quite a few of his old bosses customers with. (they didn't like the boss. Knew he was an asshole, and it was my friend who made the business successful). It's been a struggle the past few years, but his wife looks after the books,and they are making a good go it, and are a whole lot happier.

TresHappy

Sorry to hear about this abusive boss (that's putting it nicely.) Bullies in the workplace are horrid, there's no pleasing them. They tell you to do (A) and then curse at you for doing (A). I had one like that several years ago. She was horrible, always picking on me. I finally asked to be fired. I learned a few years ago she died.

jgnat

I like liz2cool's advice:

he's SOOOOOOO particular about it, you can email him daily reports on your new assignment. You can include type and amount of garbage picked up, method of disposal, length of time taken to pick up and transport garbage to dumpster, methods of transporting garbage, statistics on garbage composition such as ratio of candy bar wrappers to empty cigarette packs.

He may be playing the documentation game with the intent to have enough to fire you on. Don't let him. Out-report him until he gets exhausted. I have used this strategy several times, and it works!

undercover

Never burn bridges when it comes to jobs and business associates if you can help it. The guy may be on a power trip, but if you can endure it until you find a better job, do it.

You could be the professional one and go to him and discuss in person the situation. Keep anger and accusations in check even if he loses it. Inform him that you were not aware that these new chores were in your job description but that you'd be willing to do your share along with everyone else(or if it's to be your assignment alone, discuss what concessions are to be made elsewhere). He is the boss or owner, it's his company and his peroragative to have his employees do whatever he wants as long as it's not illegal(unless you have a contract stating otherwise). I worked for a man once, who would have you go to his house and mow his yard, work in his garden, make deliveries for his other businesses and sweep the floor if it needed it. It all paid the same, even though I wasn't doing what I was hired to do.

Nosferatu

This has been so difficult to deal with, and I've bitten a hole through my tongue trying not to outburst. I like the "out-reporting" idea, which is really my style, but he'll probably give me shit for doing too much work.

This morning when he sent me that second email, I thanked him for clearly outlining my new duties, but I told him I was confused about failing to respond, since I was out yesterday picking up garbage.

He replied, saying he was disappointed I failed to reply to his first email. I find it strange that he's basing his disappointment on my words (or lack of) rather than my actions.

Stefanie

Clearly he is having mental problems, is there anyone higher than him? Maybe a main office you can call or something.

talesin

Nosferatu

This sucks. And you want to leave when YOU choose, I see your point. If you antagonize him at this point, well...

My first rule of business is CYA - Cover Your A**.

Response to his e-mails in writing is a good way to do this. Since you want to preserve your job, give him no reason to fire or attack you by being sarcastic and puerile. Just let him know, yes, I followed your instructions, such-and-such a date, with relevant details. If this is taking time away from the duties involved with your expertise, and there is a way to tactfully include that information in your response, do so. That way, you are subtly pointing out that he is losing the company money by making a highly-trained professional perform janitorial duties. Ensure that the higher-ups (or EI if he is the top dog and can fire you on his own) cannot point to your responses as unprofessional.

Then, when YOU are ready, you can go see him and person and say BITE ME, I'M OUTTA HERE!

My two.

Looking forward to seeing pics of your nuptials this summer!

talesin

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