Comments on: Bad boss behaviors employees hate the most http://www.hrlegalnews.com/bad-boss-behaviors-employees-hate-the-most/ Up-to-the-minute cases and law impacting HR Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:01:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Joni http://www.hrlegalnews.com/bad-boss-behaviors-employees-hate-the-most/comment-page-1/#comment-2575 Joni Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:36:48 +0000 http://www.hrlegalnews.com/?p=233#comment-2575 I really am mortified to see that this stretches out further than here in Bedford, Tx! I am extremely disappointed to find out that while we are burning the proverbial midnight oil, and not getting enough time in with family and most importantly our children, that the companies or bosses that we work for are continuously ALLOWED to behave in this manner. I totally feel you guys on this, as I have 9 years in the hospitality industry, and am "under" a 20 year old who does not know a lick about the hotel industry that he hasn't learned from me. However, when he makes "mistakes", like taking business from another hotel (knowingly) that costs them over a thousand dollars, it is my fault that we lose the airline...not to mention I lose my credibility...HELLO!!! How about some "accountability"...I see perfectly well what Candi is saying, and I agree. It is ridiculous that in this day and age and depending upon what state we are in, whom HR or the government sides with. I am a firm believer that the employees MAKE a company, so why not treat them as stockholders? We all need more recognition, or at least some appreciation. With the industry and economy being as "soft" as it is right now, a lot of us are making the same mistakes, staying where we are unhappy...but do the risks of leaving and having less seniority at another employer outweigh the damage that we endure on a daily basis? I myself am confused in this area...part of me screams yes, yes, take the new job...but my mind thinks...how long will your new job last? How many people have seniority over you? What if they decide to downsize in this economy...it is SCARY out there! Keep your head up Candi, we are never given more than we can handle ( I am also a firm believer in this!) ;) I really am mortified to see that this stretches out further than here in Bedford, Tx! I am extremely disappointed to find out that while we are burning the proverbial midnight oil, and not getting enough time in with family and most importantly our children, that the companies or bosses that we work for are continuously ALLOWED to behave in this manner. I totally feel you guys on this, as I have 9 years in the hospitality industry, and am “under” a 20 year old who does not know a lick about the hotel industry that he hasn’t learned from me.

However, when he makes “mistakes”, like taking business from another hotel (knowingly) that costs them over a thousand dollars, it is my fault that we lose the airline…not to mention I lose my credibility…HELLO!!! How about some “accountability”…I see perfectly well what Candi is saying, and I agree.

It is ridiculous that in this day and age and depending upon what state we are in, whom HR or the government sides with. I am a firm believer that the employees MAKE a company, so why not treat them as stockholders? We all need more recognition, or at least some appreciation.

With the industry and economy being as “soft” as it is right now, a lot of us are making the same mistakes, staying where we are unhappy…but do the risks of leaving and having less seniority at another employer outweigh the damage that we endure on a daily basis? I myself am confused in this area…part of me screams yes, yes, take the new job…but my mind thinks…how long will your new job last? How many people have seniority over you? What if they decide to downsize in this economy…it is SCARY out there!

Keep your head up Candi, we are never given more than we can handle ( I am also a firm believer in this!) ;)

]]> By: Lisa http://www.hrlegalnews.com/bad-boss-behaviors-employees-hate-the-most/comment-page-1/#comment-1520 Lisa Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:04:10 +0000 http://www.hrlegalnews.com/?p=233#comment-1520 What if you're told that you will get no raise unless you get a real estate license? I was hired to do simple non licensed work at a rate of $10/hour. This was raised to $12/hr at my 9o day review. I am not licensed but doing everything as if I was licensed. My workload increased by at least 15x. I am often the first here and the last to leave. I typically work a 9 to 9.5 hour day. I feel that since they expect me to do this work instead of hiring someone else to do it then they should pay me what the last person in my postion was being paid, which was considerable, or lax my workload to what it ws before which was only things that a license was not required. When I was hired I was NOT told that a license was a requirement but now I will not get a sig. raise unless I get one. I believe raises should be based on merit and nothing else. What is everyone else's thoughts on this. To wrap up..I get paid $12/hr vs approx. $17/hr that last person was gettting paid. What if you’re told that you will get no raise unless you get a real estate license? I was hired to do simple non licensed work at a rate of $10/hour. This was raised to $12/hr at my 9o day review. I am not licensed but doing everything as if I was licensed. My workload increased by at least 15x. I am often the first here and the last to leave. I typically work a 9 to 9.5 hour day. I feel that since they expect me to do this work instead of hiring someone else to do it then they should pay me what the last person in my postion was being paid, which was considerable, or lax my workload to what it ws before which was only things that a license was not required. When I was hired I was NOT told that a license was a requirement but now I will not get a sig. raise unless I get one. I believe raises should be based on merit and nothing else. What is everyone else’s thoughts on this. To wrap up..I get paid $12/hr vs approx. $17/hr that last person was gettting paid.

]]> By: Sandy C. http://www.hrlegalnews.com/bad-boss-behaviors-employees-hate-the-most/comment-page-1/#comment-940 Sandy C. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:45:00 +0000 http://www.hrlegalnews.com/?p=233#comment-940 Thank you, Karen. Very nicely said. Thank you, Karen. Very nicely said.

]]> By: Sandy C http://www.hrlegalnews.com/bad-boss-behaviors-employees-hate-the-most/comment-page-1/#comment-936 Sandy C Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:52:05 +0000 http://www.hrlegalnews.com/?p=233#comment-936 Thank you, Karen --- you said it much better than I. Thank you, Karen — you said it much better than I.

]]> By: Karen http://www.hrlegalnews.com/bad-boss-behaviors-employees-hate-the-most/comment-page-1/#comment-922 Karen Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:05:04 +0000 http://www.hrlegalnews.com/?p=233#comment-922 Tina, it does sound like your best option is to check out the job market. You should never threaten to quit a job unless you're absolutely prepared to do so. I would start looking and interviewing. If you get an job offer you like you can either take it and run, or then use the "it's him or me" strategy and see if things change. As a general comment, I've been working for over 30 years (I'm in my mid-50s now) and I've had good bosses, and not so good. My strategy has always been to learn as much as I could possibly learn at each job. That has always left me in a good position when job-hunting. I have never left a job where they were happy to see me go. I have never left on unpleasant terms (no matter how I actually felt). I have never gotten fired. And I know that, despite the work environment, I have always done the absolute best job I could do. I never let being disgruntled affect my job performance (and believe me, I have worked with many who did and they usually got fired). There is not one job I've had where I couldn't ask for and receive a good recommendation. So look less at your bosses and more at what you can take away from each job. All experience is good experience. As in all forms of life, don't accept abusive behavior. Be proud of yourself and be the best you can and prospective employees will see that in you. Sorry if this is too preachy but it really is the way I've approached my working life. Tina, it does sound like your best option is to check out the job market. You should never threaten to quit a job unless you’re absolutely prepared to do so. I would start looking and interviewing. If you get an job offer you like you can either take it and run, or then use the “it’s him or me” strategy and see if things change. As a general comment, I’ve been working for over 30 years (I’m in my mid-50s now) and I’ve had good bosses, and not so good. My strategy has always been to learn as much as I could possibly learn at each job. That has always left me in a good position when job-hunting. I have never left a job where they were happy to see me go. I have never left on unpleasant terms (no matter how I actually felt). I have never gotten fired. And I know that, despite the work environment, I have always done the absolute best job I could do. I never let being disgruntled affect my job performance (and believe me, I have worked with many who did and they usually got fired). There is not one job I’ve had where I couldn’t ask for and receive a good recommendation. So look less at your bosses and more at what you can take away from each job. All experience is good experience. As in all forms of life, don’t accept abusive behavior. Be proud of yourself and be the best you can and prospective employees will see that in you. Sorry if this is too preachy but it really is the way I’ve approached my working life.

]]> By: Candi http://www.hrlegalnews.com/bad-boss-behaviors-employees-hate-the-most/comment-page-1/#comment-847 Candi Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:33:01 +0000 http://www.hrlegalnews.com/?p=233#comment-847 Well, at least we have one thing in common then. I believe a few of your comments were inappropriate as well. Sorry if I offended you, but I am a blunt person, I don't beat around the bush and after reading your comments, you remind me an awfully lot like the people I have problems with. Same attitude, same condescending comments. You are right, life is too short and you get me wrong I like my job, but I would like to get some assistance to make it a little easier. Well, at least we have one thing in common then. I believe a few of your comments were inappropriate as well. Sorry if I offended you, but I am a blunt person, I don’t beat around the bush and after reading your comments, you remind me an awfully lot like the people I have problems with. Same attitude, same condescending comments. You are right, life is too short and you get me wrong I like my job, but I would like to get some assistance to make it a little easier.

]]> By: Judy http://www.hrlegalnews.com/bad-boss-behaviors-employees-hate-the-most/comment-page-1/#comment-845 Judy Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:20:57 +0000 http://www.hrlegalnews.com/?p=233#comment-845 I am sorry, I meant Candi. I am sorry, I meant Candi.

]]> By: Judy http://www.hrlegalnews.com/bad-boss-behaviors-employees-hate-the-most/comment-page-1/#comment-844 Judy Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:20:16 +0000 http://www.hrlegalnews.com/?p=233#comment-844 Thank you Tom for your feedback. Yes you are right it does not have anything to do with Condi’s problem. I guess what I was trying to say is the company I work for has a lot of family members on the payroll and they have gotten away with a lot of things..coming and going as they please. I have a first cousin who is 76 years old and has been like a father to me, I lost both of my parents at a fairly young age. He is not married and lives alone he was diagnosed with Lung Cancer in January. I had to leave and go to Florida three different times to help take care of him. I ran out of vacation by the time they decided to do surgery and had to take the time with no pay to go and take care of him for a week and a half then have my daughter go and finish. But at the same time the men can just be gone for a week and not have to take vacation.. I couldn't afford to do this but it had to be done. I probably sound like I am really complaining but in all actuality I am looking for some foresight. Unfairness in the work place is not right. Thank you Tom for your feedback. Yes you are right it does not have anything to do with Condi’s problem. I guess what I was trying to say is the company I work for has a lot of family members on the payroll and they have gotten away with a lot of things..coming and going as they please. I have a first cousin who is 76 years old and has been like a father to me, I lost both of my parents at a fairly young age. He is not married and lives alone he was diagnosed with Lung Cancer in January. I had to leave and go to Florida three different times to help take care of him. I ran out of vacation by the time they decided to do surgery and had to take the time with no pay to go and take care of him for a week and a half then have my daughter go and finish. But at the same time the men can just be gone for a week and not have to take vacation.. I couldn’t afford to do this but it had to be done. I probably sound like I am really complaining but in all actuality I am looking for some foresight. Unfairness in the work place is not right.

]]> By: Sandy C. http://www.hrlegalnews.com/bad-boss-behaviors-employees-hate-the-most/comment-page-1/#comment-843 Sandy C. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:06:24 +0000 http://www.hrlegalnews.com/?p=233#comment-843 Wow. Just making a comment, Candi. I'm not suggesting you just up and walk out without having plans for your future, but life is too short to be unhappy in your workplace day in and day out. And I feel your final comment was both inappropriate and unprofessional. Wow. Just making a comment, Candi. I’m not suggesting you just up and walk out without having plans for your future, but life is too short to be unhappy in your workplace day in and day out. And I feel your final comment was both inappropriate and unprofessional.

]]> By: Candi http://www.hrlegalnews.com/bad-boss-behaviors-employees-hate-the-most/comment-page-1/#comment-842 Candi Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:49:26 +0000 http://www.hrlegalnews.com/?p=233#comment-842 In response to Sandy C.. It is all so nice and tidey to just say, give notice and walk away. What job market are you in that there is another opening out there just waiting to fall into your lap. I enjoy what I do, but would like to be compensated for my work and treated with respect. I should not have to "move on". As long as I am respectful I should be respected. Trust me this was not my mistake. I understand that everywhere you go, there are people who don't pull their weight. You sound like one of the people I am talking about. In response to Sandy C.. It is all so nice and tidey to just say, give notice and walk away. What job market are you in that there is another opening out there just waiting to fall into your lap. I enjoy what I do, but would like to be compensated for my work and treated with respect. I should not have to “move on”. As long as I am respectful I should be respected. Trust me this was not my mistake. I understand that everywhere you go, there are people who don’t pull their weight. You sound like one of the people I am talking about.

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