Has anyone here ever been forced out of a job?

Question

I've been working for a company for 15 months, they're only small so they are always looking to increase their profits by whatever means. They've managed to lay off or drive out other staff members and have eroded my own duties to the point where I spend most of the day scratching around for work. This has not gone unnoticed.
Since my original interview, another manager has had it in for me and has done her best to bully, accuse and undermine (all subtle, no witnesses) I did complain, but it simply made things worse
I am hard of hearing - this has suddenly become a capability issue.
I not upset - I do, of course, desperately need the money - but I've seen enough not to want to carry on anyway,.
I need to know the best way to resign without looking like a quitter.
Or should I stay until I'm pushed?
Will the (UK) state give me any assistance whilst I try to find another job?
I'm an HR Manager and I can't just tell them to stuff it - I desperately need a good reference.

Answer 1

Hi There - I really think the best thing for you to do is to find something else before you leave - and believe me, I know how hard it is to stay when you are unhappy at work. I left a job I was unhappy in over a year ago, and have temped ever since - fortunately, long term temping. HOwever, I look back and realise how much easier it would hve been to stick out the bad situation and be able to put their name down as a reference later. I have learned never to burn bridges.

Look around, and go - your entire life will be so much richer for it. AN unhappy work situation spills over into everything you do out of work as well.

It does no matter who is wrong or right, it is not working for YOU. YOu have nothing to prove, staying until you are pushed is going to harm your self image and attitutes. Take control and make the move.

Good luck!

Answer 2

OK, if you are a HR manager you should know about constructive dismissal and discrimination regarding your hearing problems - are you CIPD qualified? It sounds as if you are a HR administrator as you do not know too much about employment law.

Either go and get a new job or get an IT1 form from the Citizens Advice Bureau, this is the form to initiate an industrial tribunal, so you can challenge your employer in court.

The CAB are good to talk to and can give excellent advice, some solicitors specialise in employment law and some will give you an initial consultation for free.

I have been in jobs that I have hated before and the best thing you can do is get out and get another job.

You can't normally get any benefits from the government if you make yourself voluntarily out of work (ie you quit) The Job Centre (same as benefits office) can help you find work although this is mainly un-skilled or basic office work.

Have a look at www.monster.co.uk for jobs - you can also post your CV there without showing your name publicly.

If you company have that attitude towards you, at best you are only treading water and your career will never move forwards

Answer 3

If you're an HR Manager you should know that resigning means that you have voluntarily left your employment and therefore could be suspended from entitlement to Job Seekers Allowance for up to 26 weeks.

Hang in there and wait to see if the company declares you redundant or sacks you for some other specious reason. As you have only worked for this company for 15 months, again you should be aware that if you have a right to a Redundancy payment at all, such payment will not be that great. On the other hand, if the company dismiss you for specious reasons, you have the right to issue proceedings at an Employment Tribunal and if the Tribunal uphold your complaint, you may then ask for either re-instatement into your employment, (i presume this is not an option you would prefer), Re-employment by the company, but not necessarily in the same job (again presume that is an option that you would reject). Finally, you could obtain financial compensation for the loss of your job - and I presume that that is what you would prefer.

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Answer 4

Good luck to you. I do not envy your position at all. I don't know what assistance you might be entitled to if you quit vs. being asked to leave. My advice is to have another job lined up and then give notice. Don't outright badmouth your current employer, other prospective employers will frown on that. Just explain that they are downsizing and you would like a more challenging fast paced position to keep you motivated. Good luck, what a drag to have to face that load of cr*p everyday. You'll find something better!!!

Answer 5

ok you are a hr manager? in the uk? ok here in the states, what that manager was doing would be out of a job and would be paying for harassment charges. as the uk government offices if there is any help while you look. good luck and hang in there. im hard of hearing myself and i have been in your shoes (my boss eventually was suggested to leave the company)

Answer 6

Don't be wasting time here - you should be looking for a new job right now! Don't wait to be pushed out, particularly if you want a good reference.

It's not considered 'being a quitter' to get off a sinking ship before it drags you under.

Best of luck to you!

Answer 7

Speak to Citizens Advice Bureau and they should be able to offer you legal advice regarding this. As a HR manager you should not have any bother getting a new job.

Answer 8

I've found that giving considerable advance notice can sometimes ease the climate, as well as adding to the time you have for finding a new job.

Answer 9

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