up for one but the thing is I want to RECORD my review.My boss is very "I can't even explain" but let me try. He is like a watch dog. He sees EVERYTHING. He is always looking over your shoulder and it's no just me he does this to EVERYONE. My first week everyone told me bad thing's about him and that he is the reason people quit and just last week he made a female worker CRY. I later heard him saying 'I'm sorry". I've heard people call him everything under the sun including CUT THROAT.My question is would it be a good idea to record my review just in case. Because what I'm dealing with here is no joke.
2007-09-26 02:22:06 · 8 answers · asked by WTF Is going on.... 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
I worked for a non profit at one time and had several different bosses over the course of my employment. One boss to say was incompetent would be putting it lightly. I had issues with his treatment of me. I took it upon myself to place a pocket recorder in my pocket and recorded everything said between us. I of course did not tell him. I never needed the recording I had made but I was prepared to use it if necessary...
Having said that let me say this as well. Every company of any size has an employee handbook. If you were given one then you are in good shape. If his methods of supervising cross over into harassment then there should be a policy in your handbook outlining what you should do in the event it is taking place. They will differ from company to company but it is all rooted in law. It is against the law for any type of harassment to take place. And if you report it and your supervisor begins retaliating against you then that is also against the law. In other words if you are suddenly transferred to janitorial duties and you were a data programmer then that is obviously retaliation and then both he and the company are in violation and have opened the company up to litigation. Trust me the company will see your boss as a liability at this time. Go to the department of labors website and even give them a call for further clarification... Just because he is boss does not give him the right to make peoples live miserable... In fact looking back on the question yes by all means record the conversation and any further contact you have with him. Just do not tell any of your co workers... A secret shared is a secret told and will no longer be a secret...
Good luck and consider employment elsewhere... Life is too good and short to put up with donkeys like this all your life...
PS be sure and backup all your recordings with him...
2007-09-26 02:43:56 · answer #1 · answered by Treslayr 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you should record your review just make sure he known that you are doing so. from what i'm hearing you are a strong person, because to have that type of boss and still working there is really good. but what you and other employees have to understand that this is the real world and this is how most bosses are, if i'm wrong correct me. all you have to do is your job, i have that same problem where i work and i try not to make it a problem i just come and do what i ahve to do, that will help build you for your next job or journey in life. that may not be the way he is but, he choose to be that type of boss to get his work done or if he have others above him, he might as well be reveciving the same treatment and just passing it down the line. just keep a strong mind, confident, and don't let him break your self-esteem. good luck
2007-09-26 09:49:39 · answer #2 · answered by Trinidarkie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from what you have written about your boss, I don't think he is going to like it if you record your review session with him- more than half the things he is doing may be legally wrong and he can be taken to task- I guess the only reason people are putting up with him is because there is no option- they need the job and he has it OR may be in your country one cannot take legal action against people like him.
Second point- not only will he be furious with you about the recording if he finds out (assuming you are not going to tell him) , it may also be illegal to do so without the other person's consent.
Why don't you go though it bravely and ALSO look for a new job- there is no point working with people like your boss.
2007-09-26 09:32:27 · answer #3 · answered by durg_tis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure of the legal aspect of it, but I definitely would. Be inconspicuous with it though, like with a pen recorder. Do a Google on spy shops in your area. They have all sorts of recorders. I’ve been in situations where I didn’t do this when approaching an uncomfortable situation and ending up losing a good job because it was my word against theirs. I know it may seem sneaky or deceitful, but I’ve learned the hard way to CYA!
2007-09-26 09:31:53 · answer #4 · answered by Tiredofcredit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you have to decide for yourself. What other people think can be jaded by a situation that may have occurred to them. Nobody knows or should know what has occurred between the boss and other in the company. We praise in public and counsel in private. If you are concerned about your job be discrete about what you document. Make sure it is not personal, but reflects the actual situation.
2007-09-26 09:29:01 · answer #5 · answered by loosegc@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes always record your review . I did for a long time when i worked for a job for a long time (10 yrs ). I think employees have to look out for themselves . Especially in todays market . good luck .
2007-09-26 09:31:49 · answer #6 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have and HR department? If so, you may just address the situation with them and ask for advice on how to handle your review.
2007-09-26 09:44:08 · answer #7 · answered by Spirish_1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope do your job and do it well. and look for a new one if unhappy.
2007-09-26 09:29:35 · answer #8 · answered by Michael M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋