My boss at work has taken to firing a plastic guns at me. I told him to stop it so he threw a ball at my head. Realising that this didn’t work, I told the director of the company that I find it hard to work with someone with violent tendencies. My boss then told me if I ever told on him again he would make my working life hell. What should I do?
2006-10-05 01:11:45 · 36 answers · asked by Purple_Phoenix 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Thank you everyone who has replied you have given me something to smile about. But I think he noticed I was about to tell the director because he is being really nice to me. But I’m making notes on the incidents from now on.
2006-10-05 01:29:35 · update #1
Get a new job, and sue the old boss for "Constructive dismissal".
The fact that you've already reported this, and then been threatened is despicable. Write to the Director when you resign, and explain what has happened, and under these circumstances you feel it unwise and unfair to "work your notice". Do this at the end of the next time you go to work, get your things, and don't go back. Also explain that it's the only reason you are leaving, and otherwise would have given loyal service to the company.
Work is an important part of life, and you can't afford to waste your time on something that makes you miserable.
2006-10-05 01:19:53 · answer #1 · answered by jezterfezter 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
This is absolutely unacceptable. If it continues, my advice would be to make a formal written complaint in confidence to your Director and Human Resource/Personel Manager. It will also be work notifying them immediately of your bosses recent threat. If no action is taken or your boss starts to make unacceptable or predudicial demands on you as a worker make notes of the instances.
If they get too much resign and make a claim for constructive dismissal.
Constructive Dismissal is a legal term which describes when an employee chooses to leave because of unacceptable work demands or environment. Essentially if upheld your resignation will not be treated as a resignation rather a dismissal. You can then go on and claim for unfair dismissal, if successful you will be entitled to either your job back or if this is deemed to be inappropriate due to the deteriation of your relationship with your former employer then financial compensation is usually granted.
This advice is relevant to any territory governed by UK law. Other countries will normally have a similar legal position. In either case it would be advisable to take some legal advice before resigning.
I've included some sites below which will give you a bit more information. Essentially please don't stand for it. It is unneccessary, unacceptable and could be illegal. Unfortunately it is up to you to assert your rights, which I understand can be hard. Wishing you all the best with the situation.
2006-10-05 01:41:13 · answer #2 · answered by tommytwopence 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you work in an open plan office with your boss make sure that the next time that he throws something at you you make a big drama out of it so that you get everyone's attention.
After all of the incident fuss has died down mention to some close colleagues the trouble that you have had with him bullying you.
Next step is to take the matter up with either HR or your director again, and this time you have lots of witnesses of the trouble that he has caused and that should make it P45 time for him.
2006-10-05 01:24:44 · answer #3 · answered by bumblingbeermonster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out your work handbook, there will be a section on harrasment which is exactly what this is. don't back down under the pressure - you have a very good case for going to an employment tribunal. the first thing you will probably need to do is make an official complaint via your HR department to the director. stick to the points and don't badmouth just explain the behaviour, and explain how this is making your working life difficult. check out your rights - your boss' behaviour is awful and he is completely in the wrong. also start keeping a diary you can use this as evidence if things get more serious.
finally don't lose your cool - i know its hard but if you behave in a professional manner throughout you have nothing to worry about.
i'm sorry your going through this but be strong!
2006-10-05 01:25:20 · answer #4 · answered by Empress 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My boss does the same thing with elastic bands, pencil darts, juggling balls, toy guns with little yellow pellets, etc.
There is nothing malicious in it, just a bit of fun as the targets are set up all over the room and other officeers play too. I get fed up though, cos it's a bit like school and I wanted to move on from that, so I'm out on site a lot doing the practical stuff.
You could get a potato gun, they sting a bit - you defo need to lighten up a bit though. BTW, we do fire at each other's heads too, ie, shooting a well balanced water at work cup off the napper...
2006-10-05 01:36:09 · answer #5 · answered by JAM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not let this guy intimidate you. He is a moron and as such you should you go back to the director and tell him that things have not improved and tell him what this moron said to you. Why should you be hounded out of a job. You have right on your side.
And good advice from Treb keep a diary of everything that is said as well as dates etc. You may need evidence of harrassment if it goes to a tribunal. Be like a girl guide be prepared.
PS Just a thought, is this boss of yours your direct line manager..if so you have done right by reporting him. However, if he is not then you must speak directly to your line manager about this before going back to the director. Always keep within company policy guidelines about grievence procedures. Okay.
2006-10-05 01:18:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shame really he sort of sounded nice are you sure you're not just being a grump. However if my boss said that I would go back to his boss tell him everything he said. Then I would ask his boss, what should I do if he starts something. If you do not get the sympathetic response you want, just say, if he does make my life hell, it will be your responsibility to deal with the consequences. Good Luck
Also be careful with some of the Bravado responses, people often give advice that if given to them would be too chicken to do.
2006-10-05 01:17:32 · answer #7 · answered by Powerpuffgeezer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be really sneaky and do something evil - like posting his email address on t'internet so we can all tell him we are your mates and we hate bullies!
Can you get someone to witness these assaults? Record him (your mobile phone may have this option) threatening you. Also keep a log of everything he does - EVERYTHING! It may also help if you smile inside when he gets at you knowing that he is merely adding more ammunition to your arsenal!
Either that or start looking for another job - it's the only way!
2006-10-05 01:25:16 · answer #8 · answered by NORSE-MAN 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a nerf, and shoot back at him.
Relax a litle. Especially when the director would not support your complaint. I mean, how much do you like your job? You have to thrive until, if you decide, you go elsewhere. But there will be a new issue there too, if you are so sensitive.
Just ease up
2006-10-05 01:26:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Drug him(put him to sleep) and stick a cucumber up his yeah, where the sun don't shine.
Following day ask him WHO"S YOUR DADDY.
Imagine what the his wife is been threw, if he reacts at work like this, wow< if his married, hope not.
And last but not least, bring to the HR..
2006-10-05 04:06:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋