First things first, i slept with this person. I thought everything would be cool and of course its not. But anyway, this supervisor is always playing favorites, gossiping about co-workers and having her b/f chill in the office after closing time [a huge no no]. Yet she wrote me up today for eating a sandwich that we were going to throw away anyway.\n\nI do my job well and no supervisor ever has to tell me to do something. Im always moving. Yet im always getting grilled about something real petty. Should i talk to the head GM?
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yes you should talk to her boss and deny it happend!!\nIf she wasn't so nasty you wouldnt have had to take it that far in the first place...
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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.
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Talk with the owners about this. \n\nSay for instance, I have noticed several of the girls have been given a promotion for Smoothie Supervisor. Is there a reason WHY I haven't? What can I do to get the next Supervisors position? What qualifications do I need in order to get a Supervisors Position?
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Q1 - I would say that this was pretty un-important so I'd rate it a 1. After all the General Manager can do what they like, they are the boss and if they did not feel that they wanted to inform the employee before hand then it is up to them. It probably would have been a nice gesture to let employee A (if that is their real name, which I doubt, lol) know what his intentions were before hand as this would have created a good feeling in employee A as they are kept informed of the situations, but it is not essential for the manager to do so. Also the manager has no responsability to say anything to the employee A about what he did, but again to keep the employees happy it would be nice for them to apologise and tell them the reason that they didn't inform them before hand. Maybe the manager forgot, or maybe they only just made the decision before the meeting and they hadn't seen employee A between the meeting and the decision in order to tell them.\n\nQ2 - It really depends on what the meeting is about. If it is a crucial meeting then the best thing to do would be to lie to the boss. Tell them that there was an accident on the way to work (not involving you) and you got stuck in traffic for ages, or that you are having car trouble, or you were on the phone to the hospital, or you could even say that you were on an important business call with a very important client, but make sure that you have a full story to tell incase they ask for more details. The severity on this offense is probably around 2.5 to 3. Just make sure that the first thing you say is 'I'm really really sorry I'm late, but...........'\n\nQ3 - This is probably a severity 1 rating. Everyone has off days and if you have to keep telling your kids the same thing it gets annoying what ever mood you are in. When you calm down from the situation just speak to your child and tell them you are sorry that you shouted at them, and explain that you got mad because you have told them several times before. Make sure that you offer to go through the problem again with them now so that they can understand, and make sure that they listen properly this time. They probably will liten this time as they won't want to be shouted at again.\n\nHope this is all ok for you, have a nice day.
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If you've apologized and attempted to clarify the situation, you've done your part.  What's she's doing is "Businessplace Bullying."  You need to take the email and your attempts to rectify the situation to her supervisor and explain what's going on.  Explain that you're very sorry and certainly not trying to tell her how to do her job, but that you need certain things done a certain way, and explain why.  Keep emotions out of the conversation and show that you're "all business."
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I think that you should go straight to the store manager, and tell him what has been going on. Tell him that you feel uncomfortable with all their questions. While you may like your coworkers, you are under no obligation to tell them anything of your personal life. If the store manager does not do anything to resolve this problem, go to the district manager. Keep going over everyone's head who refuses to acknowledge this complaint of (possible) sexual harrassment. Most chain restarants (Pizza Hut, McDonalds) have a 1-800 number to call to report sexual harrasment.
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I worked for this woman that was a nasty b*tch also, actually a couple of them and both were my bosses.\n\nI was a 'file assistant' and Carol was my boss. I was just reentering the office environment after bartending for years. She was nasty and rude. I think she didn't like my happy attitude and smiling all the time. I would have to stamp the mail a very specific way and I was never really shown how to. Since I was making mistakes she was even more disgusting to me. Telling me that she wouldn't let me on the computer until I did it perfect for a while. Well, she gave me my one month review and boy was it horrible. I retaliated with my own review of her and that her review was based soley on her personal opinion and she didn't like it at all. There was a sit down with HR, The VP and the Owner of the company and I told them that if I have to continue working for her then I wouldn't continue working there. I had heard, while working there, that she went through about 5 file assitants a year. So I know it wasn't me.\n\nThen another boss of mine didn't like the fact that she was a dumb*ss, who couldn't spell, put together complete sentences, or speak clearly. I asked her one day if anyone had put together an Excel file for the job (I coordinated maintenace for about 250 stores) and she said no. Well, a new girl started and she tells her how she had this fabulous idea of putting together this Excel file, which I put together, right in front of me. I immediately corrected her. She didn't like that. Subsequently, my best friend was working there in the same department and my boss told her that I was after her job. I wasn't. all I wanted was a good raise when it came time. Oh well for her.\n\nNow I work for a company where I was promoted in less then 9 months and I was told when I started that the woman can be catty (which aren't most of them in the office). I have no problems with anyone there.\n\nWell, now that I shared my experiences with you, cuz it reminded me of what I went through.... The boss sees that this woman is being petty and if the boss doesn't, do you really want to continue working there?
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A poplular term used when discussing dimwit bosses is "manage your boss."  If you see her beginning to point in a direction you know to be incorrect, try playing the part of Devil's Advocate and pointing out some of the pitfalls in her way of thinking.  Another tactic is to think out loud, walking through the consequences of her decision step by step.  As long as you do this in a way that initially sounds like you are agreeing with her, you'll be fine.\n\nThe saving grace in your case is that "numerous people in the company seek advice from [you] and not her."  This indicates that they also know that your boss is clueless.  However, do not EVER tell anyone else that you actually think your boss is clueless!  Always cover your butt when taking about your boss.  Perhaps she's not been there as long as you, or she has a lot on her plate, or she's just not involved in the issues as much as your are.  Whatever the case may be, let everyone else pump up your reputation.  If your boss begins getting in hot water from her superiors, stay out of it as much as possible and just make sure your supporting co-workers are close at hand to support you as a replacement should that happy opportunity present itself.\n\nOh, and when things just get too frustrating, buy a stress ball.
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Just confront her with the fact you know.  If she's doing a good job otherwise, let it go, but tell her you can't tolerate any more situations like that.\n\nYou can't mix "business with pleasure".  How would you feel if it were any other employee?  What would you do if it were any other employee?
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I agree is sounds like she is targeting you. Speak to a supervisor or the Human resources department at your work. What applies for one employee applies to all, and if she is saying explicit things even on her break..if it is in the workplace and in earshot of someone who may not find it appropriate, it still counts, break or not. Dont necesarily file a complaint on her unless you have to, or she does or says something extremely inappropriate. you dont want to stoop to her level. But at least make it known to the person you speak to about this matter the entire situation. Iwould explain like you explained in your question on here. It was well put. Or even write it out first on the computer or a peice of paper in case you remember other thigns before you speak to someone. Good luck with you situation. You should not have to put up with that behavior. I can't stand people like that.
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leave that to the crew leader, mind your own business and worry about your work, if your doing ur work the way ur suppose to, then let her be, its not up to you to get her fired, let them deal with it themselves.\nhow would u feel if someone was to try to get u fired, u would probably tell them to mind their business.
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Take it up with the management.  As soon as you see that a staff member at the bottom rung is just giving you what they are told to say, ask to speak to their manager.  To do otherwise, wastes everyone's time and energy.  No sense upsetting someone who has no authority to change anything, or upsetting yourself, and looking bad.
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The important part is learning from the mistake.\n\nIf your supervisor knows that it was you, then he has already made his choice as to how he wanted to deal with the incident. My guess is that many people you work with have made similar mistakes... otherwise he would not have spoken to the entire group. He wants everybody to learn. If it was just you, then he probably would have spoken to you personally.\n\nAsking if the customer named names really has no learning value in it for you. All you'll get is a yes, or a no.\n\nThe most important thing in a work place (and life!) is to learn from the times we mess up. Don't be hard on yourself. If you need help to improve, ask for guidance.\n\nBest Wishes... and don't beat yourself up... it's a waste of energy... hope things get better for you! ~ Andrea
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I would have a quiet word with her manager, presuming he is not the offending party. If he is then I would go to the person above him. You need not go into details, just say that you have been told in confidence that that man had wandering hands and that younger females of staff resented his approach. Say that you feel that the problem needs addressing as it could get the firm in hot water for not protecting their female staff but it is not up to you to deal with the situation as it is not in your department.
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Report this to your immediate supervisor verbally and in writing. Use words like "profanity", "hostile workplace", "sexual harassment", "neglect", and "elder abuse".\n\nAsk the patient's family to advocate on her behalf regarding a set bedtime and to not have those employees in her wing.\n\nRequest that the guy has his shift and wing changed so that you do not have to work with him.\n\nGood Luck! This seems like a pretty bad situation for everyone involved. I hope everything works out.
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It sounds like you are being a scapegoat for some idiots mistakes.  If I was you, I would ask to to your Line Manager and express your concerns like why are these mistakes constantly occuring and you are taking the blame for them,  let your manager know that its getting down and you may have to consider leaving your job.\n\nA good manager should be approachable, understanding and willing to help you through this.  If the problem remains unsolved for say a month then leave.  No job is worth the grief.
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It's sad, but a lot of people seem to have Dragon Lady bosses, tho men can be just as bad.  A lot of people simply don't know how to be supervisors--they know how to do a job so they get promoted, but they don't get trained in how to supervise anyone else.  Maybe part of the dynamic is that you're a tiny person and she's bigger than you so she may be throwing her weight around without knowing it. (No pun intended.)  If it were me, I'd meet with her privately to explain how I felt and how she could best help me, and what she expected of me.  If that didn't work, I'd try to meet with her boss, privately, to see how the boss thought it could be handled from that point.  And I'd keep looking for a job elsewhere.\n\nIt might also help if you went to her to ask her questions before you tried to do something that you weren't sure how to do correctly.\n\nLet us know what happens.