Reason for leaving was a hostile work environment.... what should I put down?

Question

I was with the same company for 8 years, division for 5, position for 3, store for 18 months.

Due to an incompetant supervisor, an open workman's comp claim, failure on the part of upper managment to do anything with the supervisor..... I walked off the job today. Keys, timecard, everything left behind. Situation had been unbearable for the past year and a half.

I am looking to get out of the retail industry.... should I put "hostile work environment" or should I say "medically unable to meet positions demands"?

Answer 1

Neither. You have 'decided to pursue other career choices' and needed to take the time to 'evaluate and rethink' your choices. Never tell a hiring manager you quit because you did not get along with your prior management. As for the medical - there is no reason to disclose unless it prevents you from being physically able to complete the job you are applying for.

You will need to disclose the open workers comp case - try very hard to find a middle ground and not be hostile to your former employer - it is a very big turn off to most hiring managers. Fair or not - how you present the case is impacting their impression of YOU not your former employer. If you are fair and rational - it will be a big plus.

Good luck.

Answer 2

8 years is quite a while nowadays. Perhaps you should tell them why you stayed so long. ;-)

Your biggest problem is that you walked away from your job and you did it without providing appropriate notice. Next time, find a job while you are employed. I know... it's easy to say, isn't it?

Virtually all hiring managers want you to play the game and say nothing negative. Everyone knows that if you loved your job you wouldn't leave it. The reality is that employers cannot hire ANY experienced people unless these people are unhappy about something.

Market yourself as a positive person who accomplished everything you could in 8 years at xxxx Corp., and now you are looking for new, exciting opportunities to add value somewhere else.

Answer 3

Put Hostile Work Environment. That way it is their fault. If you put Medically Unable...then potential employers may think twice about hiring you. You may be unable to meet their demands, and images of even more workmans comp comes up,which no company likes to deal with! I also wouldnt leave a contact number, since you didnt give a two weeks notice.

Answer 4

Always be diplomatic. I would say "the job wasn't a good fit for me and I thought I would be happier elsewhere", which is true.

Don't ever run down a former manager or co-worker, no matter how bad they were, or the interviewer will think that you are the one who is not easy to get along with.

Answer 5

I would put neither... try pursuing another job focus... or will explain @ interview...

Both of yours sound like you are looking for an easy job or hate every boss out there... Even if you are not that type of person...

Answer 6

I would always stay positive and put to investigate better opportunities.By using a negative endorsement of previous job only indicates failure in communication with prior employer.In any case prosper in your coming endeavors.

Answer 7

ridiculous working conditions...walked after 1 1/2 yrs

Answer 8

Been there--you are looking for a more pleasant work environment. Nuff said.

Answer 9

Persue your dreams.
Work for yourself
Set your own hours
Earn what you deserve
No more hostile environments
I did it
Now I'm set for life
I worked my butt off a year but it payed off.
E-mail me today--- thank me tommorrow
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^Tom

Answer 10

Neither-say instead: seeking new opportunities otherwise you won't get another job.