Today at work i was acussed of diliberate wrongdoing, anyone with an ounce of common sense could see it was a genuine mistake and i have always gone to my line manager if i have made a mistake before and told him immediately. i am very angry that i was acussed in this way and am still not satisfied the situation has been resolved.im still not happy that my boss accepts it was a mistake. what should i do?i appreciate that accuracy is very important in my job but was this unfairly dealt with?
2006-11-15 09:11:45 · 12 answers · asked by lilbex87 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
i have only been in the job for 3 months so dont want to cause any ruptions but i would like to deal with the situation.
2006-11-15 09:14:49 · update #1
Let things cool down for 24 hours. In most companies, there are periodic "thunderstorms" that roll thru, that are soon forgotten by everyone EXCEPT the person who got hit by lightning. In this case, you're the one that got hit.
After 24-48 hours, when the boss is in a reasonable mood (not a good mood, a reasonable mood), I'd sit down and discuss what happened. Focus on the job at hand, and how it can be done w/o such things happenening. Listen to what the boss says, and don't argue w/ the boss (you won't win).
Just to give yourself some sanity, examine your job options. I'm thinking that "God" (higher power, life, etc) might be suggesting that it's time to move on to a better job.
2006-11-15 09:17:53 · answer #1 · answered by geek49203 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I like Geeks answer!!!
It sounds more like your having a childish tantrum than anything. Since you have not provided any real details, one can only speculate.
If you made a mistake once and first time, and you told them, that is it. Your boss is just being immature in their reaction. Ignore it. If this is a recurrent mistake, then apologise that you were a bit silly, and if they are not happy, then ignore it.
Do you have a right to be angry because someone else is having a bad day, indeed you do not really. You could consider that they are just being an anus, you apologised, the thing is fixed, and you don't intend to do it again, and move on.
Ever heard the expression "Attitudes are contagious"?
Your boss is being an anus, but you seem to be picking up the same attitude, and now you could be the anus.
BOTTOM LINE: You acted cool, realised you made a mistake, sought remedy to fix it, and don't plan on doing it again. This is all you need to know. Your boss is just being the aforementioned anus.
2006-11-15 09:20:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I f you are in a union, let them know. I suggest writing everything down (I presume you do not want to leave the position) as objectively as possible, show it to an unbiased person or workmate, ask their opinion, then show it to your line manager, and also explain how unhappy you are. That is what to do in the immediate future. Any company must have some forum for complaining and having your problem aired, perhaps a human resource case. After this and no joy, contact ACAS or Citizens Advice Bureau. I think you deserve some closure on this or you will start to resent both your job, workmates and bosses. Good luck - take immediate action.
2006-11-15 09:19:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You stated that in the past you have always gone to your line manager when a mistake was made, what was different this time?
How many errors have you made during the time that you have worked for the company?
If your actions caused a major loss of production, money, or time, and it was something that you should have been aware of, then perhaps you are deserving of the accusation (no discipline mentioned). If you were not properly trained, or assigned to a new job, then the error was not totally your fault.
2006-11-15 10:08:17 · answer #4 · answered by PALADIN 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What exactly happened?
Ask for a copy of the company greivence procedure. If you are a member of a union, contact them. If not, i work in HR and have some spare time.
edit - keep all email sent and received on the subject. Put something in writing, but only after reading the greivance policy and figuring exactly what you want to do. The key question is 'what do you want to happen', or 'what do you want to get out of this?'
2006-11-15 09:15:23 · answer #5 · answered by TheJev 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you like your job and can see yourself there in the next 5 yrs or so it doesn't make sense to make enemies especially with your boss. talk to your boss again and if he/she still doesn't see things your way just let it go. Ask yourself is losing your job or creating animosity among the staff worth it. learn form the mistake and please try never to repeat it. if you have a witness to the incident/situation who is reliable let them talk to the boss as well.
2006-11-15 09:32:35 · answer #6 · answered by paige 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it alone just now - let time pass to see what's going on, then decide what you want to do and achieve.
If you react now, people may assume you're easily wound up, and you could become a target for bored and pathetic work colleagues.
Avoid acting now but, for future reference, keep a diary of who said what, when, where and to whom.
2006-11-15 09:43:06 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Robin♥ (Scot,UK) 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would put your concerns in writing to your boss, this way he has to deal with your issue and it also shows a maturity on your part. Besides as they say if it isnt in writing then it hasnt happened!
2006-11-15 09:14:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must have a grievance procedure in your job. Go to HR and ask for details. Good luck.
2006-11-15 09:15:41 · answer #9 · answered by carnival queen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have been put on some type of report or warning then i would definately take this higher.
2006-11-15 09:15:10 · answer #10 · answered by Nutty Nikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋