what can i do about an evil manager?

Question

he is so mean to me and i haven't done anything to him
hes like 60 something and im only 16 and he hates me and always yells at me, even when i havent done anything wrong
i dont understand why he is soooo mean! everything i do, he has something to say about it, no nice comment, always mean!
i dont have problems with anyone else but him, im only a seasonal worker, they wanted me to work as a regular employee, should i stay or go?

Answer 1

You know at gut level you should not be where you're not appreciated. If you lack joy in getting ready to go to work and having to deal with your managers bad attitude twords you you'll find your job performance will weaken. You're young, find a job where you can be supported and have a sense of well being, with no added stress from a managers lack of respect. Or better yet apply for his possition.....{{{hugs}}} good luck!

Answer 2

I had serious problems with my manager when I was 16, I worked for Clark's shoe shop.

She was about 50 and a right 'bitcch'. She would always tell me I would never make it in the retail work, she would swear and yell at me and make my life hell on earth. However, she was always nice to the other staff she just seemed to have a grudge against me no matter how hard I try even if I hadn't done anything.

There is one word for this- BULLY. You have 2 options:

1) report him to an 'area manager' or higher authority, so that it can be settled- however, this may led to further hostile arguments and unrest.

OR 2) This is my choice, and it was to simply get a transfer to another store under the same company. I did this and complained it was due to the travel arrangements. However, when I arrived at the next Clarks again I had a horrible hormonal woman.

The best step which I utimatly did was to leave the company all together find another job, and work my notice. You do not deserve to be treated like this and I understand how you feel, so move on and find a place that is more deserving of your service.

Hope this helps luv.:)

Answer 3

Start with the presumption that your boss is more interested in your output/job performance than in you personally. Assume that he doesn't care enough about you to hate you and that he just really dislikes some aspects of your performance. You MUST be objective about your own performance. Try to put yourself in his place with his responsibilities -- he has a boss too, after all -- and think how you would judge your own work. (As an aside, if your work is like your writing, he could have good reason to be upset with it. Punctuation and grammar count.)

If you can honestly conclude that he is being unfair AND you decide that you cannot deal with his treatment, you have two options as I see it. First, ask him what you can do to improve, making it clear to him that you want to do outstanding work. Ultimately, if you can't resolve things, move on. Realistically, the company is not going to choose a sixteen-year-old over (I'm making an assumption here) a long-term employee.

Having said all that, I am a little confused about who "they" is that wants you as a regular employee. Is "they" someone other than your boss? Does he have no say, because if he does, then he can't be totally displeased with your work. In that case, the most valuable thing you can do for yourself long term is to work it out and work through this. EVERYONE has a boss (even if you have your own business, your customers are your boss) and EVERYONE has issues with his boss. A large measure of one's success is a function of how well one can deal with and manage "boss issues."

Believe in yourself; you can work through this. Good luck.

Answer 4

He sounds like a micro manager. He doesn't trust anyone to do the job correctly but himself. This is a trust issue. You may have to prove yourself by doing flawless work for quite a while before he stops if he ever does. If you decide to leave do it with class. Don't just walk out. Give 2 weeks notice. Type a letter of resignation explaining you are exploring other opportunities that will advance your career and thank them for the opportunity and how much you enjoyed working with such wonderful people. A work history is priceless in getting your next job so don't screw it up no matter how much you hate them,.

Answer 5

Understand his philosophy on work ethics. He comes from an age when a boss demanded, not earned as today, the respect of employees. You can use reverse psychology on him by simply going into his office with the utmost respect and asking for guidance on his part. It is his assumption that teens "have it easy" these days and you can help "change" his misunderstanding by requesting his expectations so you can do the very best you can to improve.

I think you will find him responsive and at least change his attitude of you, personally. He is at a point in life where technology and the overall intelligence our youth has today will overcome his value in life and eventually eliminate his need in the work place. No matter how he treats you always say something nice to him and offer, when you can, to help in other company areas or jobs, direct this to him. Also, keep in mind his personal life away from the office. Attitudes at work generally reflect what maybe happening in his life.

Our youth of today will change the world of tomorrow. If you can understand your boss' method of managing this will guide you to understanding elders' of today as well. People of his generation can tell you a lot of history from their younger days and as you begin to accept him in a positive manner I believe he will begin to accept you and others to better your company and the world.

Answer 6

It is surprising this(abuse /mistreatment) happens a lots of places. It happens even with-in the high tech companies with so called "proffessionals".

Age may not be the issue at all. There are manic managers out there who enjoy by harassing and abusing their reportee.
I have been through this before.

You are going to get angry about it, spend your precious time thinking what to do about it . I know it is very annoying. Don't wast your time and energy.

You 16, you have all your future in-front of you. If you can not resolve the issue by discussion, Just find another job first and leave...run away from such poisonous environment.

Answer 7

Make sure that he is really being mean and has singled you out for mistreatment and that he is not just stern. Sometimes young people who have not worked before mistake a serious and stern manager for a mean one.

If he is being mean, your manager doesn't have a right to abuse you. Start documenting the manager's (mis)treatment of you--names of other people present, dates, times, what was said or done to you, etc. Then take the complaint to human resources and let them know what is going on and request a transfer to another area, department or supervisor (if it is possible and if you want to continue working for that business).

If the company doesn't take your complaints seriously or you get singled out for more mistreatment, then it's time to quit. NO job is worth the stress that abuse in the workplace causes.

Answer 8

Not sure about your financial situation, but given a choice, don't take the full time offer. If you need the money/experience then that is the only reason to gut it out.

There are people out there that will be like this. You can tell him to change his attitude / tone but that only works if he wants to change which isn't often.

Chances are, chalk this as alearning experience and move on. We all have to deal with people but if they cross the line, time to leave.

Answer 9

Hmmm...an "evil" manager?

You get an old priest and a young priest. (that was a joke about exorcism--sorry--sheesh)

But is he mean to others? He may very well be unhappy with HIS job. He's sixty years old. It could be chronic pain. Have you noticed if he's moodier toward the end of a shift than at the beginning? It could just be he doesn't like you. (Sometimes people don't, and for no apparent reason. Get used to it. It does happen. Sometimes people just react badly to one another's pheromones.)

But you are sixteen, he is sixty. You have a better shot at finding another job at comparable pay than he does.

Life is short, lovie. Go. Learn. Be Happy.

(If you continue to have evil managers, keep in mind that it might be something you are doing, though.)

Answer 10

He is a miserable man, but worse, a BULLY, try and speak to someone who has some power there. Better still, do you have a UNION, if so find yourself a Union Rep and have a nice chat with them Find out if there are others who have this treatment to put up with. Trouble is they pick on the youngsters who are frightened to stick up for themselves.

I had one, he made my life hell, but I took him to task via my union, and then tribuneral, it did not do me a lot of good, but it made him sweat a bit, and I am a firm beleiver that What goes around Comes around, lets hope so eh....xxx