There is this guy at work that i think should get fired, but since im the new guy, i cant really say anything.  He constantly comes in late-bad enough that the start of the day is put on hold until he gets here.  Its only like five minutes, but workinng where i do you have to be here on time, or else you throw your whole department out of whack.  Everyday when he is on the desk upstairs, i start things up just in case he doesnt show up on time-which has happened many times.  One day, he didnt come in at all, and it was 45 minutes before we got a call from him saying he was "sick".  He seems to be "sick" more than everyone else too.  In fact, this week, him and someone else was supposed to go to a work sponsored fair to promote what we do.  However, the situation there isnt good so it had to be cancelled.  The othe person is here at work, but of course that guy is taking a week off without giving notice.  He cant get along with the customers-the police have had to be called.  \nFire him
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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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It sounds like a really poorly run business taking advantage of it's workers. Reporting them will likely accomplish little unless the manager is the problem and the owners don't know it.  If the manager and owner are the same guy, forget it and look for another job, if there is a separate owner, call him and report the manager.  Either way, unless it's a really big company, you'll probably have to look for another job.
608806
What a jerk. Ignore him. If he persists then try to explain the meaning of the word harrassment. If he was a work colleague he would be facing dismissal for this behaviour (or you could sue the company for failing to protect you from his harrassment).\nDon't let him get you down.
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I to deal with people like this everyday. You have your regulars that are just plain miserable people, and always show you attitude when they come in. Then you have those that are rude because they are dissatisfied with your company for some reason (out of stock on an item, pricing, long wait, etc.),or their just having a bad day. When you finally are able to rectify the situation you usually see a positive change in their attitude. These are normally just your eveyryday people who if they were able to see the way they were acting, would probably be very embarrassed. Finally there are those that actually get kicks out of being rude to people, especially when they know you are unable to fight back and say what you feel. Don't take it personally, just smile an please them as best you can. When they leave your store you can make fun of them and mock them all you want.
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Many, many years ago, I once had a boss tell me that he expected more from his better employees than his slackers.  Not fair, but I can understand the reasoning behind it and I also think kinda the same way because some people have more talent or abilities than others and more should be expected of them. Boy, I'm going to get into trouble for this!! What I liked about him  was that he was honest about it.  \n\nNowadays, it seems we have to be careful about everything we say. Where is this screwy country headed? Things like the above could be grounds for a lawsuit I suppose.
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If you reeeally need this job, I'd go to the Labor Board. It sounds like A$Shole wanted to find a reason to get rid of you.  You might come out on top in this one, but even so, will your employers make your job a living hell by always looking for legal ways to fire you again and again? Just think it over.  "Choose your battles" was some of the best advice I ever got.
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I think it is because customer service oriented jobs are being performed by the couch potato generation.  They think they are doing us a favor by being there.  Labor laws protect the employee but not the employer.  It is hard to weed out the individuals that are lazy.  It's not like the days when somebody could be fired on the spot.  Now there is so much red tape to terminate somebody.  I feel your pain though.  I have a hard time having to bag my own groceries after putting in a ten hour day!  I voice my opinion by making a copy of my receipt and mailing it to the business owner or manager with my complaint.  This way; they know exactly who the individual was, what time and date the incident occurred, and what my issues were.  Most of the time I get a letter explaining that the problem is being addressed.  Sometimes, the individual puts two and two together and is much more pleasant to me the next time I pay the place of business a visit.
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Oh my gosh, did you work at the same place I did?  Your story sounded exactly like the situation I had.  Management and supervisory positions had changed at my work and from then on, the nightmare began.  The witch who rose to power was a narcissitic, egotistical backstabber who made it so unbearable for everyone. She continuously found it amusing to berate, belittle and degrade each and every employee in the company by telling us that we were underworked and so grossly over-paid (we all made more $$$$ than her). Someone who is in the psychology field said that this supervisor's had low self-esteem issues (she weighs close to 300 lbs.)and it is satisfying to her to put others down in order to feel better about herself.  She can't control her weight so she tried to control others.  Unfortunately, confronting this supervisor only compounded to the problem, as she could not take constructive criticism from ANY employee...and talking to the owner of the company proved to be useless, as he always avoided any type of problem or confrontation issue.  Since I did not have an advocate or anyone I could really turn to, the stress of going to work every day was taking it's toll on my health.  For peace of mind and sanity, I gave them my two weeks notice but did not burn my bridges upon my resignation. It is a good idea to have something lined up to go to, especially if you need the income and medical benefits.  You really don't want to be at the mercy of your current employer when it comes to recommendations or verifications.  Good luck.....
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I was an HR Director for about 10 years, although in California and Texas, not Washington. Anyhow, it's been a while, but here goes... Technically you were insubordinate and it is likely that the unemployment officer who officiates over the phone hearing will not believe that you meant anything else by saying d*ck in an e-mail (about someone who I presume is your boss). That said, I am wondering if they actually have your signature on anything that says that you are aware that "they" (your employer) have the right to read and monitor electronic mailings sent by you. Unless they (or you since you were the office manager) are very organized they may have trouble coming up with this paperwork. They need this in order to read your electronic communications and I would bring this up to the officer unless you know for sure that they have it and can easily access it. Also, I am wondering if there is any defense you might have with regards to why you said it or the context in which it was said. Additionally, has there ever been a time that you are aware of when "they" may have set a different precedent by not firing/terming someone based on this sort of insubordination? In other words, where someone else called  a manager a name of sorts, but were either not disciplined or disciplined without termination. I also have to wonder why your employer was able to read this e-mail (did someone show it to him or did you leave your computer on) and why he bothered to log on to your computer if that's what he did? Typically, I wouldn't do this unless I had it in for the person and usually that would mean a series of write ups (I'm a GM/PM now so I still have a number of reports and remember my HR days well). Unfortunately, most companies have a policy saying that they can terminate with no notice based on certain acts, one of which is insubordination. Still, I agree with you that he sounds like a jerk if this is all he had. He would have done better to call you in and find out why you felt like that, thereby trying to find a fix for the situation and gaining your loyalty if he succeeded. Good luck!
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I worked at wendys this time last year for some extra cash when the kids were in bed and hubby was done with work. We had this really nice lady from ehtiopia working there ( her 3rd job no less ) she asked this guy if he wanted a combo ( was cheaper ) he yelled, DID I SAY I wanted a combo ? He kept yelling and I was over in the drive thru and I heard him and went over there ( the manager was doing something else of course )\n I was like sir is there a problem. He starts raving like I didnt say I wanted a combo and on and on ( the dining room was packed! )\n Finally after about 1 minute or 2, he stopped yelling and said "What do you think about that ? "\n I politely smiled at him and said, " dang mr, if this food wont give yiou a heart attack your ugly attitude will."\nEVeryone in line started laughing, hes screaming he wants my manager and my name, I said my name was juanita( it isnt,,lol )\n The manager came over and said sir we don't want your business and please leave. \n He called and made a big stink but you know what, that ethiopan woman was JUST DOING what she was trained to do. As my pastor says, some people have to act like that cause its the only power they have in their life.\n\n I gave my friend a hug and told her to chin up cause she was really upset.
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I would be frustrated with the colleague, you should tell them to pull their finger out or tell your employer of the situation.\n\nGood luck.
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Why is it that the nice guys and gals get crapped on.  I work in a factory where the same kind of thing goes on all the time.  One person won't speak to you because you speak to someone they don't like and so on.  Sounds like you work with a few kindergarten mentality people.  The way I deal with this foolishness is to tell the "children" I speak to whomever I chose to and if you don't like it, too bad.  Being in my mid-40's, my selective hearing is very well developed so I tune out the trash talk and gossip. I also tell myself, I don't have to take these people home with me. Be glad yours is only a part time job, imagine 40 hours a week with such childish ignorant behavior.
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Great answer from teresawol.  it sounds like he is intimidated by you.  Actually you can tell him to f off, you just have to do it in a very tactful way and when he responds, do what he does....act like you don't know what he is talking about.  There are laws that protect you from being dismissed w/o cause. I do realize that this is a right to work state.
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Not bad at all where I work, but then again almost all our bosses are totally cool. But I've been places where people flat out tell their boss "F--k You", and nothing happens to them. Weird....
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lol well I once had a boss that was really anal about time, so I would show up early, stand by the time clock till I was 2 min late, then punch in lol\n\nit was a little protest for being yelled at for being 2 min late one day, you would have though I did a no call no show.
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The question that you should ask is....Is his life worth a job?  He should've just called off and taken the consequences for it.  Businesses will always expect you there but the personal choice is ultimately up to you.  I hope he makes it home safe and sound!
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True, it is not fair and we hate working with people who are so full of BS, especially when we come to work every day, because we want to do the "right thing'.\n\nHowever...........I was told something many years ago by a manager, that I will never forget and will share with you right now..........\n\nYou worry about you and not what every one else is doing or not doing for that matter. Make sure you come to work when you are supposed to and do the best job that YOU possibly can do. \n\nWhat your co-worker is doing is not going unoticed and what you are doing is not going unoticed. Let's see how long your co-worker will be employed versus you.