Verbally attacked by employers?
I recently had a conference call with my employer. There were a total of 3 people on the other end. The conference call was a complete surprise and I had no clue there were any issues that they had with me. I was being accused of constant negativity. All of my communication (that was asked of me and my colleagues) was in writing via email or quick text, just as was asked. Right after the issue was brought up, one person began YELLING at me, the way one's parent might yell at them when you screw something up at home, BIG TIME. I've been on my own for 4 years and have my own family, so I'm not a child. Anyway, the 3 of them had me in tears for close to an hour because I was feeling attacked and now fear for my job. The main person talking/yelling at me would not let me speak. Everything was about him. He was convinced I keep saying that he doesn't know how to do his job....though I've never EVER said that. He doesn't like my observations, opinions, or proactive decisions. He was putting words into my mouth and twisting old communications that I had previously sent to have a completely negative demeanor when they were purely concerning, if not POSITIVE/EXCITING! Another woman kept telling me I have a problem. And the other guy was insulting my intelligence. I was basically threatened that I would be fired for insubordination but when I asked if I was indeed being fired, they said no. I was however, told, "We suggest that you find another job because you're not cut out for this one." Mind you, I've been working here for 1.5 years as an assistant manager. So then, I asked, "Are you suggesting that I quit? Is that it, you're forcing me to quit?" Once again, they said no. They were insisting that I was intentionally bringing the company down and that I have problems. I don't love my job. But I don't hate my job. I work hard, usually beyond my scheduled hours. Yet I still cannot win. I'm too, "immature."
Was this kind of approach by them in any way appropriate? I was in TEARS during the last 1.5 hours of my shift and had to hide from my employees so they didn't see what I had been put through.
What do I do? I'm looking for another job, but I feel like Ive been victimized.
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OverRuled23 |
No job should reduce you to tears. Being a "boss" doesn't give him the right to belittle you. |
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Jonathan |
It may have been a test don't get so upset quite yet some companies test their managers that way to see how they react in those kind of situations. just keep it cool and see what happens you may even get a raise and or promotion. If they were really upset with you they would present you with the exact problems and they would not scream at you over the phone, they would probably have a personal meeting. I'd say there is a good bet that was a managerial test so like I said keep it cool and continue to work hard and it will probably pay off. |
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LadyCatherine |
I have had this happen on a number of times at a job I had.. that is why I don't work there any more.. I don't think you will be able to do anything about it.. find a new job.. |
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SWEENEY |
Grow up and fight back |
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Judy |
There are obviously some problems, and it sounds like your bosses think it's mainly you, whether that's the case or not. |
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