I have been hunting for a new job as the office that I work for is run by a tyrant with a serious case of what I like to call short-man complex. He is short and is trying to compensate by abusing power. He took me in his office last week and presented me with an entirely altered employment agreement with a lesser salary and not even two full weeks vacation. Um, we work in human resources buddy, are you serious? I really am a good employee. I come in on time and leave late and do the best work that I can. Clients love me because I spoil them by doing so much extra to explain things and help them out. And this is how you treat me?
How does everyone else do it? What about those people that work twenty five years for a company and don't even get so much as a donut on their way out the door after being pink-slipped? My mom used to work in an office where people got "boxed". Human resources brought you a box, watched you gather your personal items in it and walked you out to your car after your job was eliminated. This form of degradation is not only wrong but just plain mean.
I shouldn't have stayed with this employer this long but I admit that in tough times it can be difficult to get out of a difficult situation. I really feel for people that are trapped working in abusive environments. I was reading the want ad's from this weekend's paper and some of them just make me laugh.
"Managers wanted for fun company with style and flair, call Jim"
This is a front for a pyramid type job such as Amway. Called it years ago in my curious youth. The names change each week, Jim, Mary which is code to the person answering the phone as to what ad in what area you answered.
"Candidates for all opportunities must have open scheduling flexibility to include weekends, holidays and evenings." That was at a furniture store chain. Who could possibly commit to that?
This was also one of my favorites "Group home manager" (Which was confidential for what reason, so the poor people in the group home didn't know how little the staff was paid?) Supervise the daily operations of a group home for individuals with developmental disabilities. 24-hour on-call responsibility. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, including supervisory skills, required. Experience with behavioral issues a plus. Excellent benefits. Salary mid to low 30's. Must have valid driver's license. Fax resume to...
You may as well advertise that as a volunteer job with the potential for a huge personal lawsuit and no chance of paying off your student loans.
And my personal favorite in the "Good luck with that one" category is
Helicoptor flight instructor. X company is looking for a Helicoptor flight instructor to implement its training program. Must live in Anytown, NY or neighboring area, be proficient in Portuguese and English, have vast experience in flight training & be experienced in twin engine helicoptors. Preferably Z brand. Please send resume to...
Are they serious?
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I can speak only for the "boxed" situation where I work. I've not had the experience of being "boxed", but I've seen people go through it. Usually security walks them out. The reason they do this isn't to demean you, but after seeing the film Up in the Air one can understand how volatile someone can get when they're laid off. The quicker you're escorted out of the building, the less likely you are to take revenge inside or cause some "toxic" damage in the form of your behavior.
ReplyDeleteI knew someone who was fired who wasn't escorted out right away, and spent the remaining few days bad mouthing the bosses to anyone who'd listen. It's just not wise to keep someone who has been terminated for any longer than necessary, or some bad stuff can happen.
As for your short boss, you have to get a job for a big company and avoid those small ones unless you really know that the bosses are on the level (and I don't mean height wise. ;-)).