what to do when your supervisor is a real *****?

Question

so my supervisor got into an argument with another co worker. she tried to get my involved in the argument by asking things like,"what does she say behind my back?" i just politley bud out. then later, she yells at me for not sticking up for her?? and she scolds me for things that she does numerous times. she acts like she doesnt give a sh1t about our job. she is a piece of sh1t supervisor, but i dont want to tell her that and make matters worse.every time we talk, she yells and when i start to talk, she puts her hands up and walks away. she acts really immature when i try to talk to her. i just want to beat the living sh1t out of her and call it a day(but thats not an option). should i go to our director with this problem?? the other girls got it worse, and they are not talking to the director, they just choose to fight with her. and i am soooooooo sick of the drama. what to do?? please help!!!

Answer 1

look for a job with better working environment.

Answer 2

Management is usually already aware of the situation and doesn't care. Sometimes management feels that with a supervisor of this sort that more work is produced just to keep the supervisor from yelling. They also feel that it will not be necessary to give you a raise because you won't last that long. Then they'll hire someone else at the going starting rate. Turnover in their minds keeps the bottom line tight. I worked for someone like this for 23 years, and I and the others that stayed have lots of mental scars that are coming out now that this person is gone. Many, many employees went to speak to the owner over the years about this abusive person, but to no avail. Good luck in making the right decision.

Answer 3

You need evidence. Do not count on your co-workers to help you w/ this. A tape recorder will be perfect to have hidden on your body when she starts asking questions and then starts yelling. You must go above her head. And bring the evidence w/ you. Document everything in case you lose your job and have to collect unemployment. Make sure you are clearly heard on the tape recorder saying something like " Look, Miss whatever-her-name-is, you've asked me this a million times before what they're saying about you and I've told you a million times over, I'd rather not get involved. I know you're going to start yelling at me again for this, but I would rather remain professional" The reason for this is to that when the director hears this, it'll be clear that this line of questioning is not an isolated case. Good luck.

Answer 4

1. Get your resume up-to-date.

2. Upper management is aware. Make an appointment to see the director as you will be away from your desk for at least 1/2 hour. Tell the supervisor NOTHING.

3. Give them a letter (make a copy) of your "concerns" be polite and professional in the note and in person. Use words like "abusive, unprofessional, I have concerns about escalation, stress". Take notes.

3. If they fire you, you may be in a position of suing for wrongful dismissal.

Answer 5

I certainly empathize with you not being in a position to leave this job, however, do not lose faith. I would suggest that you go to your director as soon as possible because from what you explained, it is possible that the situation can escalate into physical violence and this would tarnish your work record or get you into trouble. Your supervisor is very unprofessional and not fit to be in charge of anyone since she cannot even control herself. Please seek the intervention of your head. I am sure that your colleagues are not happy in this situation but someone has to speak up. Be brave and do the right thing for your own sake.

I hope everything is resolved smoothly. Best of luck

Answer 6

First,if you go to your director about this problem be prepared for him/her to side with your supervisor and be prepared to look for another job.
In many firms,management will lean towards the senior worker in preference to a junior one regardless of the rights or wrongs of the issue(s).
If you feel it is pointless trying to rationalize with her calmly and that she wont listen then you have few options available other than to look for another job.
But first try and consider my only other suggestion which is that if your other work colleagues feel the same as you do about your supervisor then you go to your director AS A GROUP and explain the problem.
Remember there is safety in numbers.Good Luck

Answer 7

If leaving is not an option, than you will to go over her head. Explain how things are, but dont 'bit*ch'. What I mean is, dont go in there and just complain about her 'being mean' or 'having an attitude'. Her superior wants specifics. He wants to know how she is making the workplace impossible. Let him know that she is bringing down morale with all the bickering and making it difficult to work and get the job done. Tell him that you want to be able to work with her without her arguementative outbursts. Make it sound like you want to actually solve the problem and not like you are just complaining.

Answer 8

talk to the other people you work with and then all of you go to the director toghether. This woman does not sound very professional at all.