I worked in a international chain hotel for past 10 years in a senior position. Lately we have a new manager, with a habit of running down his staff with foul and cutting remarks. If we make any mistake his and his right hand man would go for the kill. I am sick of this kind of working environment which is very trying and unheathly
2007-02-26 01:51:36 · 11 answers · asked by The true 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Report him to your boss. If you quit -- he wins. If they get enough complaints, they will let him go (hopefully before his probation is up).
Good Luck!
2007-02-26 01:54:58 · answer #1 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a terrible predicament to be in and I am sorry that you have to deal with it. I would suggest that you look for another position immediately. With 10 years in a senior position, you shouldn't have much of a problem finding another job. You may even make more money since that is what happens when you start somewhere new after working at the same place for 10 years. If potential employers ask why you have left, you can be honest and let them know it is due to the environment. Then, once you get the offer, you can maybe use the opportunity to say something to the new manager in front of everyone so people realize that what your new manager is doing is wrong. Something professional, but at the same time letting him know he is in the wrong. Maybe like, your behaviour is unprofessional and frankly I find it completely inappropriate. The thing is you work for a hotel and are in the hospitality business--that kind of environment only thrives when everyone has the same goals and is on the same page. Anyway, hope this helps! Good luck to you!!
2007-02-26 01:59:48 · answer #2 · answered by willberich 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have learned that in order to get control of the situation you have to go over their heads. Unless he OWNS the place then you should contact whoever is in charge of them. Explain that you enjoyed your job for the last 10 years. Tell them that you think the new guy(s) are dragging the establishment down because morale is starting to sink. Nobody wants to hear that kind of stuff about their establishment. Especially the fact that this is a place that deals so closely with the public. Make sure you tell the "upper" person that it is affecting all of the workers, provided it is. Usually they will step in within a week or 2 and view the problems. Just make sure you can uphold your complaints and hopefully have proof. Proof is the problem. Otherwise they will just say that it is a personality conflict between the 2 of you and you being the lesser may end up dismissed. I hope this helps. It's worked for me twice in my life and both jobs were piddly. Good luck.
2007-02-26 02:01:06 · answer #3 · answered by Me2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have already decided that this isn't the job for you.
Putting pressure on people to do better is not a bad thing though. If you are a supervisor then you have to apply pressure somehow but being crude or rude isn't needed.
I found that a good beating always motivates my employees and it relieves my stress as well.. ha..ha.. Spread the pressure around, when they get on you then you get on those beneath you that caused the problem in the first place. You might loose a few employees but in the long run you will provide better service to your customers which makes you look better. Ride it out and see what happens, you boss probably has to answer to someone too and they are probably putting pressure on him as well.
2007-02-26 02:04:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The new man in command is almost always eager to impress his employers so he tries to find faults with everything. Let him make some mistakes and he will surely wise up. I think if you find a way to hang in there for awhile you may see some improvement in their behavior and you won't have to let go of your 10 years of experience with the chain. Good luck.
2007-02-26 02:03:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't resign!!
You have put in 10 years of hard work for this company. You deserve to be there. If you quit...he wins. Go to human resources - or just confront him in front of a group of people (so he can't lie about what was said). If no one stands up to him, nothing is going to change.
2007-02-26 02:45:25 · answer #6 · answered by LG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What your new manager is doing is considered verbal harassment. If I were you, I would go to human resources to file a complaint. Also, gather up any other employees who feel the same way as you and report your complaints individually.
No one is perfect and employees should not be talked down to they way your manager does.
Your manager may have a hirearchy issue and feel the need to overpower his or her subordinates instead of working as a team player.
2007-02-26 02:04:21 · answer #7 · answered by Mac 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would wait till you found a new job, its never a good idea to quit without having a backup plan. Start looking now so you can get out of that bad enviroment and be happy with your work!
2007-02-26 01:55:24 · answer #8 · answered by melmiko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JOBS are not for life. You should look at what you like to do best or consider some Multiple Source of Income scheme. Test them until your see some result before you call it a day to your present JOB.
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2007-02-26 17:06:34 · answer #9 · answered by Dennis Har 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the U.S., that is called a 'hostile work environment' and is against the law.
Talk to your state's labor relations board.
2007-02-26 02:01:17 · answer #10 · answered by credo quia est absurdum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋