i recently started work as a paralegal at an ethnically diverse law firm. however, the corporate culture (actually its a small private firm managed by one man) is manipulative and selfish. there are no boundries as far as work accountability is concerned. our meetings are basically focused on assigning blame. and the co-workers are also selfish. if we work late hours, they "sneak in"food without asking (even politely) the new person (one other person besides me). secondly my immediate supervisor has an extremely flexible schedule due to her kid and comes and goes as she pleases, and takes days off without any notice or reason. while, i'm expected to pick up on her work and get the blame too. boss has mentioned many times in meetings that i am available to work more hours since i dont have children. 3rd everyone is allowed to give me work. 4th i commute 2 1/2 hrs each day and work 6 days a week. i want to confront my boss but cant afford to lose the money. is this normal?should i stay?
2006-08-31 16:22:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Revenge is a dish best served cold...in other words, plan. Plan on finding another job which has a better location and better perspectives. Then, once your situation is secured, you can always leave your current job with a one day notice, especially without finishing any work that are on deadline. This is not being mean to them, it's just karma.
2006-08-31 16:36:22 · answer #1 · answered by Vsteph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can't speak for the legal industry specifically, but every job has its horror points.
The questions you should ask yourself are..
1. Are you HAPPY where you are?
2. Do you think you could easily find a job somewhere else?
3. If the situation at work doesn't change, could you see yourself being there still in 6 months time and being able to cope with the stress?
I would think that the commuting alone with drive you insane soon enough.
2006-08-31 23:34:21 · answer #2 · answered by dellamorte 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say to leave the job....but only after you've found a suitable replacement. It seems like they're taking you for granted and discriminatiing against you for not having children...that is something that you should speak to human resources about...2 and 1/2 hours each day? ARE YOU ON CRACK?
2006-08-31 23:27:50 · answer #3 · answered by curiousT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can afford to,leave. It doesn't sound like a pleasant environment. And doesn't seem worth the commute. But do it the right way,look for another job,then give them the two week notice. Peace,Y.
2006-08-31 23:33:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kiss their azz a lil longer to get the work, But keep your eyes on the main goal.
2006-08-31 23:28:31 · answer #5 · answered by myothernewname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey guess what...you're a grown up now, you have actually described what most jobs are like.
2006-08-31 23:33:06 · answer #6 · answered by Philbert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Holy crap who are you working for...Hitler's brother? Get your resume out there, if you need a reference I'd gladly give you a great one.
2006-08-31 23:30:37 · answer #7 · answered by wondering 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look at it as a learning experience and get the $#@ out now
2006-08-31 23:36:56 · answer #8 · answered by capollar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
quietly start looking for a better situation elsewhere.
then move on.
2006-08-31 23:33:30 · answer #9 · answered by justnotright 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life is too short...get something else then move forwrad
2006-08-31 23:27:55 · answer #10 · answered by sharkman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋