today the customer is in our office and i am feeling cranky.  they were asking my boss all the questions, and i am sitting behind my boss listening (my boss' back is facing me and the customer's face is facing me) to the customer.  the customer asks some stupid question.  then i look at the customer, shake my head, and make a fist with my right hand and stick my thumb out, and slowly graze my thumb across my neck and mouth "you're f*cked" so my boss couldn't hear me.  but my boss turned around and stuffed a pink slip into my shirt pocket, ruining my pocket protector.  do i have a lawsuit?
126121
You have so many great lawsuits it isn't even funny anymore!!!! You should own that company by now! You make me laugh so f*cking hard its painful!
667581
I'd personally smack her in the mouth it would make you feel alot better or talk to your boss that hired her and see about getting her fired after all you got her the job and have been there longer... but slapping her will sure make you feel better
488208
You DO have legal recourse, regardless of anything you may have done to pizz her off.  She might just blow away if you were to confront her and answer her questions and take her hostile comments so she she could get it out of her system.  Then again, she could cut the brake cables on your car.  Obviously she is obsessed with knowing fine details about who you are, and is in a poor state of mental health.  Such people can be very dangerous.  Get in touch with local law enforcement now and ask them what can be done.  Your coworkers are witnesses.  The police are there to protect you, not to judge you.
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Speak calmly to the owner and tell her the facts of that night and that if this the type of behavior they accept from their employees, that they will not get your business again. Don't call the rude lady names and try to keep your emotions in check. Tell her you want the slip where your information was written. I would also have to say that since this was such a verbal assault, I would record any conversations you have with any of them. It is not illegal and you don't have to tell them that you are taping. If the owner doesn't want to amend the situation, you may consider filing a police report, although that is a little extreme especially without a tape of the assault.\nAs far as getting the word out, a customer of any business is the best or worst billboard. I would tell everyone within your circle about your experience, encourage them to take their business elsewhere and encourage them to pass the word on how you were treated. Many people will take a firsthand account very seriously and it will influence their decisions about that business.
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Yes, Go back to work. Be tough, tell her you didnt appreciate what she did and how unprofessional it is to act like that. It seems like they still want you to work there and everything, you arent the first person to ever get mad and walk off the job, but if the abuse continues or gets worse then you will have to consider something else.
276033
You should worry.  You are now an accessory.  Your coworker has just pulled you down with him.  He is not your friend.
579820
Before you contact a lawyer you should consider doing the ground work.  Have you contacted someone in the Human Resources dept. (if your company has one) or have you made anyone at work aware of the situation?  If you haven't already, start keeping notes concerning when, where and everything about any instance that you consider boss abuse.  You weren't specific as to whether it was physical, verbal or just in general abuse but no matter which one, keep anything that can "prove" your case - pictures, notes, emails, audio recordings.....\n\nThis doesn't exactly answer the question you asked but I thought it might be of some use.
309733
Boy, do I identify with this - no one should have to put up with this - you need to go directly to the human resources department with a complaint - when you do, remember that the government doesn't want to have to deal with a lawsuit or bad publicity - describe the supervisor's behavior and use the following phrases in your description "I feel harrassed by this supervisor" "she belittles me and harrasses me in front of other employees" "she creates a hostile work environment" These are phrases that come right out of the human resources handbooks and are phrases that are used by lawyers when they bring a lawsuit against companies. The human resources department will absolutely know that you have been coached by someone with a legal background when you say these things - but that's a good thing. It will make their ears perk up and they will take you seriously. When you make this complaint you will most likely find that you are not the only employee who has complained - people like your boss are bullies and they have many targets for their unprofessional behavior - You may find that not only will you not have to leave your job - but your supervisor may find herself without a job. If human resources doesn't take care of this - or if you end up with the supervisor behaving even worse after you talk to human resources - get a lawyer and sue them for harrassment.
501758
That co-worker is trying to kiss butt to look so good... However, if the manager, or supervisor should notice this, the fact that he/she con't even offer any bit of assistance makes him/her look pretty bad on record...  If that supervisor does not keep note of such actions, then he/she is as biased as the coworker. \nBut your supervisor is in fact neutral, as he/she should be, you should go have a talk with him/her, or even file a complaint against the co-worker and state it as negligeant and unprofessional, Would rather show some bad attitude, than to upkeep a positive working atmosphere, and what more to make that this co-worker is going out of his/her way to hold things against you...  The fact that he/she is breathing down your collar in hopes of finding any flaw you'll do, you can get away with filing for harrassement and, in fact you can say that whatever mistakes held against you are the result of him/her attempting to intimidate you, and whatever threats that are being waved in your face by this individual.\n\nCheers!
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I, too, am second in charge at my job.  The best way I've found to deal with timid bosses is to first talk to them about the problem.  You are there to help them, so help.  Approach your boss in a non-threatening way, one-on-one, and discuss your concerns.  You could say "I've noticed other employees not adhering to the company policies. I know we don't want to send the message that this is acceptable. What do you think we could do to discourage this?"  If your boss tries to skirt the issue or tries to blow you off, be firm.  You could also say "I know coaching and corrective action isn't one of the fun aspects of your job, and I'd be happy to help you with this (if you truly are).  Let's get a game plan together so we can be sure we are on the same page with this"  This way your boss should get the hint that something needs to be done, and you are willing to help, yet you don't have to go over her head or make her feel like she can't do her job correctly.  Good Luck!
149598
Do you feel it is. If uncomfortable a nice please do not do that is all you need. I don't feel a class action lawsuit but telling how you feel is the best way. If is persists tell your upper mgmt.
486943
Gosh... sometimes you just want to poke peoples eyes out with tooth picks huh... I honestly hate most people... \n\nIf you appease the customer they will go away faster.... \n\nGood customer service is listening to everything the customer has to say, telling them you "understand" and honestly do your best to take care of what they want.\n\nSometimes you can't fix it, but tell them you will look into it further so "this sort of things doesn't happen again"\n\nNever leave them with a "no" if you are out of a product or service, offer an alternative.  \n\nTreat them the same way you want to be treated. Sometimes people have crappy days, and you are the straw that broke the camels back. Remain calm and remember, sometimes your day is crappy and you get a short fuse too...
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Be very proud of yourself that you are an admitted thief....what a nice thing to tell us about your character. And you are certainly trustworthy, aren't you. Do you really think the boss isn't going to notice the inventory missing? Sorry, but time to grow up. Perhaps the boss thought you were all cleaning up, serving customers, ya know, the stuff you were being paid to do???? But with your work ethics, what a stupid thing to think. Sure wish I knew where you work (I use the term VERY loosely)...you wouldn't be there long. Grow up fast. You will all be fired very soon. I certainly hope you do not need this job as a reference.
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I sympathise with you. I have worked in places where people don't pull their weight and took liberties. \n\nIt's difficult when you are the new guy and if you went to your boss, it would look like you are telling tales out of school.\n\nI would wait a while, maybe mention it to the guy himself and after a while if things have not improved, see your line manager. \n\nA good manager should not let something like this happen anyway. You may be better off going to Human Resources. Good luck.
352263
How are you going to sue your boss for being a b-i-t-c-h? Is there some kind of law that says your boss has to be pleasant? I mean I worked for a b-i-t-c-h who tried to get me fired and made my life such a living hell that I still have nightmares. When I went to a lawyer and paid him $450 an hour he told me he couldn't do anything and suggested that I take a photo of my niece in with me for our next meeting so I could stay calm. It worked but it was kind of expensive advice. Nonetheless, I'd love to hear that you called her a b-i-t-c-h and flipped her off! Do it for the both of us!
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The best thing to do is to greet them, the way you would do any other customer.  Just because he is rude, doesn't mean you have to lower yourself to his level.  If he gets mad for interrupting him, then that's his problem to own, not yours!  Keep doing what you're doing.  You are an asset to your company!
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Try to keep your head up. I was just like that on my first day at a restraunt. The customers don't understand you're new. Try your best to concentrate on each task you're doing.  If you don't exactly know what you're doing, don't let the customer even think you're slacking off, that's when they get upset and start complaining.  Even if it's a bad day, smile anyways sweetie. much luck :)~~~