What do I do? I am stuck in a job where my boss treats me like I am lower than dirt?! I am suppose to be an office manager but he treats me like I am a receptionist. He comes in to my office and will scream and yell and cuss at me when he gets upset. I am only 24yrs old and I love my job. I am just tired all the time now. This is the first job that I have had that actually shows my skills and I don't want to blow it seems how I have only been here for 3 months. But really how much can a person take. On top of all of it I have my husband who is constantly telling me to quit and that I am not the same happy person I was before. Can someone please help me decide what to do??
2007-01-22 09:24:24 · 5 answers · asked by Please help 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Point 1 - what your boss is doing is called workplace harrassment. Especially if he's cussing at you!
Point 2 - You have to decide for yourself how much you are willing to sacrifice for a job that can showcase your abilities, are you willing to put your happiness on the line?
My advice - start looking for another job, find something that you think you might enjoy, go to interviews and when you have something lined up leave your current position. There is no sense working somewhere you're going to be treated badly (I've been in a similar environment) it's bad for your self esteem/confidence, better to move out and on.
Point 3 - Trust your husband, he, better than anyone will know how things are affecting you and if he's making comments like 'you seem really unhappy with your job' chances are he cares about you enough to point out that it's not good for you.
All the best!
2007-01-22 09:37:13 · answer #1 · answered by JD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only you can make your own decisions. Can you send an anonymous email to some of his higher ups and tell them of the problem? If not, your husband may have the best idea as far as getting another job. Some jobs just aren't worth the stress. I'd start looking if I were you. Keep your cool with the boss. Sometimes silence works best. Don't take it personally when he vents. It's HIS problem, not yours.
2007-01-22 09:35:09 · answer #2 · answered by lynda_is 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say you "love your Job", Doesn't sound like it, But I will take you at your word...In that case, since you really don't want to quit, Go talk to the office manager, and tell him your feelings, If you do it in a nice way, things will change, if not, life is too short, get another job.
2007-01-22 09:40:09 · answer #3 · answered by bob shark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to your boss, but don't tell him about your feelings. Tell him how it's going to be, or else. Be prepared to leave. Many tyrant bosses like that will back down and treat you with respect when you throw down the gauntlet and demand to be treated fairly. If he doesn't, then leave. If he does back down, go on doing the job you love...
2007-01-22 10:37:51 · answer #4 · answered by morlock825 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with your husband - quit. You are young and there are many jobs out there. The longer you stay there in that type of environment, the worse you will feel. It will then start to get in the way of your relationship with your husband.
2007-01-22 09:33:25 · answer #5 · answered by ropman1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋