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Hey everyone, I'm writing this post for a friend of mine who is in a very strange situation. My best friend is supposed to get married next Saturday. He's a really good guy who has been through a lot, and he finally found a genuinely good woman. We are all very happy and excited for them.
He works as a team lead at his company, and he had his leave for this week and next week approved since January, which is exactly 8 months ago.
Yesterday, his manager called him and told him that because another team lead suddenly quit, he has to come in on Saturday, and for at least three days of the following week, which is supposed to be his honeymoon. His fiancée is, of course, devastated.
My friend, of course, told his manager that this is impossible. He explained that it's his wedding, that the leave was approved a long time ago, that people are coming from all over specifically for him, and that they have spent a lot of money. The manager simply told him that as a lead, he has to 'be an example' and show his commitment. Basically, he threatened that his job would be in jeopardy if he didn't come in.
He works in Georgia. Is this even legal? Has anyone been through a similar situation before or know who he can talk to? He really can't afford to lose this job right now, so suggesting he quit and leave is not a solution at all. We need serious advice. Any help would make a huge difference. Thanks.
Something to occupy your time or perhaps training in order to gain new skills or qualifucations so that you can be promoted or land a better position with more power and people below you. Basically, you want to show them that you are only really interested in becoming better and the pay is secondary because you know it's all temporary anyway.
it just a dream for them
I think that's called depression
Anyway, a few days ago was my first day at a new job in a supermarket, in the cheese and meat department, and the day was a disaster in every sense of the word. Even though, honestly, I was very excited about this job.
Saturday was my training shift. I went, got my apron and hat, and went to the counter. The guy who met me wasn't the person they told me was supposed to train me. The first thing he did was point to a pile of things and tell me he left all that so I could 'get used to the work.' I told him okay, no problem, but I'll probably be a bit slow because it's my first day.
After less than an hour and a half, he started picking on me, saying I wasn't keeping up and that the department was behind because of me. His attitude was very provocative and he was making snide remarks, like 'Are you serious? Do I have to show you this again?'. A little later, he basically told me to get out of his face, so I had to go hide in a corner of the stockroom like I was being punished, because I didn't even know where the break room was. Honestly, my eyes teared up a bit, but I pulled myself together and went back to try and help.
The situation didn't improve at all. He lectured me for not arranging the chicken pane correctly in the display fridge. Then he accused me of putting the old cheese behind the new cheese and forgetting where it was... Even though I had put it in the front in its correct place.
At the end of the shift, he tried to give me a half-hearted apology, saying he 'didn't mean to be a jerk' and he seemed worried that I looked like I wanted to run away. Which, honestly, is what I wanted to do. He threw an impossible amount of work at me on my first day and then blamed me for his own poor planning. To top it all off, he left early and left me to clean the display fridges by myself without any instructions, after nagging me all day about being slow.
While we were cleaning, he kept 'accidentally' bumping into me hard while I was trying to wipe things down, especially after he made fun of me for not standing in the right place. It was very obvious that it was intentional.
I'm supposed to go back to work in a few days to stock merchandise, and the day after that I'll be back in the meat department. But since Saturday, I've had a killer headache that won't go away, and it gets worse whenever I even think about going back there. Is it okay if I call them and tell them I'm quitting before my Wednesday shift? I feel like I might be overly sensitive, but no job I've ever had before has made me feel this awful.
I was talking to a younger colleague of mine a few days ago and I suddenly realized how different the world was before the 2008 crisis. It was a night and day difference. Back then, the middle class felt stable. You could find a good job without a million interviews. I remember once I was sitting in a cafe coding on my laptop and suddenly a manager from a nearby tech startup came up to me and offered me an interview on the spot. It ended with me getting several great job offers even before I graduated, and that was with a decent marketing degree from a regular public university, so nothing spectacular.
Then the financial crisis happened, and after a few difficult years, I felt like outsourcing and global competition moved so many jobs overseas to save on costs. The whole game changed. The middle class got crushed, and honestly, I feel like we never went back to that situation again.
I saw a post here about a manager who used a stupid new rule, and it reminded me of a situation with a power-tripping manager I dealt with a few years ago. I wasn't her direct report, which made the whole thing even more infuriating.
I worked in the Operations Support department, and my actual manager was a great guy. He was laid-back and didn't micromanage our hours as long as we completed our weekly hours and got our work done. I was an early bird, and I used to get to work around 7:45 AM, even though my shift was supposed to start at 8:30. I'd make a cup of coffee, chat with a few people, and then start working at my own pace around 8:20, still 10 minutes early.
My official clock-out time was 5:00 PM, but it was flexible. Sometimes I'd stay until 5:15 to finish something, and other days I might sneak out at 4:30. By the end of the week, the hours would balance out, and it was never an issue.
Anyway, my great manager went on long-term medical leave. The person who took over our team was a temporary manager who knew nothing about our work. For some reason, she had it out for us from day one. It was clear she despised our entire department.
It didn't take long for her to notice my 'strange' hours. She called me into her office and gave me a long lecture about how I was 'exploiting the company's flexibility' and setting a bad example for my colleagues. She was determined to 'whip us into shape'.
I tried to explain my system to her, but she cut me off and said, 'This isn't a discussion, it's an order.' So I asked her bluntly, 'What exactly do you want me to do?' She replied, 'From now on, you will work your exact contract hours. Not a minute more, not a minute less.' Just to be perfectly clear, I asked, 'So you want me to clock in at 8:30 on the dot and clock out at 5:00 on the dot?' She gave me a look like I was an idiot and said, 'It's not complicated. Your timesheet must match your contract to the letter.' Roger that.
The next morning, I arrived at my usual time but sat in the breakroom until 8:29. I then went to the time clock and clocked in at exactly 8:30:00. I worked my day as usual, and at 4:59, I was standing by the time clock waiting to clock out the second it hit 5:00. I can be very petty when dealing with bullies and power-trippers. And I knew this move would eventually drive her crazy.
Oh, but it gets better.
My colleagues caught on quickly. Within two days, the entire team, all 12 of us, were doing the same thing. Every day, we'd all gather by the time clock at 8:29 AM and 4:59 PM.
The AH manager didn't notice for about a week. Then she scheduled a mandatory meeting about a 'work improvement initiative' or something at 4:30 PM. Five of my team members were there. Right in the middle of her speech, the clock hit 4:55. The five of us stood up, told her 'We have to go,' and walked out. We grabbed our jackets and bags and ran to the time clock. We all clocked out at exactly 5:00, while she was probably still standing there with her mouth wide open in shock.
The next morning, she sent a meeting invitation for 5:00 PM. Every single person on my team declined it. She followed up with a seething email threatening 'disciplinary action for insubordination'.
We took that entire email chain and forwarded it straight to HR, requesting a meeting. The HR representative listened to the whole story, her eyes getting wider and wider with every word. When we finished, she gave a little laugh, shook her head, and said, 'Alright. Leave this with me.'
We went back to our desks, and as a group, we all clocked out at exactly 5:00.
The next day, the AH manager had vanished. We got an email from HR asking us to stop by their office at 3 PM. They told us that the temporary manager would no longer be responsible for our department. In fact, she no longer worked for the company at all, because her 'management style was not aligned with the company culture'.
The rumors that circulated said she had a history of similar issues with other teams and that this was her last chance. We all went back to our old system and flexible hours. When our original manager returned from her leave, we told her the whole story. She laughed and said, 'I've trained you well!'
Hey everyone, I just completed 12 years working in corporate finance, and when I look back, I discover there were so many unwritten rules I stumbled upon. Last week, I was chatting with a junior colleague who was struggling to get noticed, and it reminded me of these things. I hope this talk saves you some of the headaches I went through!
Your direct manager's success largely determines your future in promotions.
↳ If your manager isn't achieving their goals, it will be very difficult for *you* to get promoted. Seriously consider moving to another team if your current manager is consistently underperforming.
You're wasting your precious time with people who won't influence your next step.
↳ Not everyone in the company has a say in promotions. Focus on building relationships with people at least a level or two above you, both inside and outside your direct department.
You haven't effectively communicated your story and why you deserve to be promoted.
↳ Just doing your job well isn't enough; you must clearly present your contributions and show how you made a significant difference to the company.
Your writing style, especially in emails, screams 'entry-level'.
↳ Long, chatty updates make you seem less senior. Practice sending concise, action-oriented messages that get straight to the point and include clear next steps or essential information.
Being the sole expert on a specific process or tool can hold you back.
↳ While it's useful, being indispensable for minor tasks prevents you from taking on bigger, strategic responsibilities. Train your colleagues yourself, delegate routine work, and target challenges with a greater impact.
You might *think* you're visible, but merely being on distribution lists or CC'd on important emails only reinforces your current position.
↳ Instead, try to initiate important discussions and lead communication directly with decision-makers.
Solving problems completely on your own, while effective, can be viewed with suspicion or as a missed opportunity for collaboration.
↳ Make sure your solutions are clear and transparent, and proactively involve relevant colleagues, especially those senior to you, to build consensus and share the credit.
You're waiting for explicit instructions instead of proactively identifying needs.
↳ Taking the initiative and dealing with problems before you're asked shows your leadership potential. Don't just be reactive; anticipate issues and propose solutions.
Okay, boss. Hey everyone, I wanted to tell you a story from work. I'll try to keep it brief.
Background
I work in a department responsible for escalated customer complaints that reach senior management and our legal team.
My daily target is 35 cases. Most of my colleagues on the team find it difficult to reach this number, but I usually exceeded it easily, doing about 45 to 50 cases every day over the past three years. There was no bonus for this, not even a 'good job' remark. I mostly did this out of loyalty to the company, nothing more.
Some complaints are resolved in 10 minutes, while others need a one-and-a-half-hour conference call with legal management in Chicago. It's a matter of luck.
What Happened
A few weeks ago, I was feeling a bit unwell. To make matters worse, I received a series of very heavy cases, and by the end of the day, I had only completed 34 cases - one less than the target.
I didn't consider it a big deal because my weekly average was still much higher than my target, as always. The next day, I returned to my normal pace.
On Monday, my manager called me into an 'urgent meeting' and told me I had to attend a two-day 'performance improvement seminar' because I had 'failed to meet expectations last week'.
Honestly, I was speechless. I asked him if they looked at weekly or monthly performance, and he simply said, 'The daily target is 35. These are fixed procedures, and my hands are tied'.
This seminar was designed for people who consistently do only 15 to 25 cases a day. It was an absolute mockery. I had to drive a long distance after work for two consecutive days to listen to HR people who had never handled a real case in their lives giving useless advice. They made me talk about my 'improvement plan' and how to 'consistently meet the target of 35'. I was fuming with rage. This whole thing wasted a lot of my personal time for nothing.
After all that humiliation, I sat down and thought to myself. They want me to 'reach 35'? Fine. That's exactly what I'll do.
What Happened Next
For four months now, I've been doing my job perfectly. I come to work, complete exactly 35 cases, and then for the last hour or two of my shift, I relax.
My manager has spoken to me one-on-one a few times since then. Each time he asks, 'Is everything okay? Your numbers are different.' And I innocently reply, 'No, why? Am I not meeting my target?' And of course, he has to tell me that my performance is excellent, and that's the end of it.
Of course, I can't give him a cheeky answer in reality, but I feel an inner satisfaction knowing that they had built their workflow around the extra work I was doing, and now they are in a bind.
Just before the holidays, an internal job announcement was posted, asking for 3 new team managers. I'm guessing that's the number of people they need to hire to cover the work I stopped doing for free. All because of their stupid policies.
Anyway, thanks for reading my rant.
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A while ago, I worked at a tech startup to build their contracts department from scratch.
My manager was in a different time zone, so we hardly ever spoke. After about 18 months, the company brought in an efficiency consulting firm to review all departments, but they skipped mine because it was running like clockwork. Honestly, I was very proud of what I had built. The company also sent me on an all-expenses-paid trip to Hawaii as a thank you.
When I returned, I asked for a promotion to senior director. My manager told me I 'wasn't ready yet.' I asked him for a clear list of things I needed to do to get there. He sent me an email with a list that was literally my job description, plus a few extra bullet points I was already doing. He basically admitted that if I got the title, he wouldn't be able to take credit for the department's success anymore.
My friends told me to either find a new job or just put up with it. But I had another idea. I sent my manager a big apology for being 'hasty' and told him I was committed to focusing solely on my role as a manager. I even printed out the official manager job description and hung it on my wall.
Things fell apart faster than I could have imagined.
Sales targets started to drop. The product team was furious because my manager approved a contract clause that would wreck their budget and timeline. He didn't understand our partner agreements and let the sales team insert clauses that had us paying huge commissions on deals with easy early termination conditions.
I only intervened once, to stop a contract addendum from going through because my manager was about to let a sales manager fudge his quarterly numbers. The controller and the CFO got involved, and eventually, the CEO had to step in.
People started whispering about my manager as he paced his office and yelled at people in meetings. Meanwhile, I was calmer than ever. With my newfound free time at work, I used the extra hours to get a few new certifications in my field. I also left work on time every day to hit the gym before the rush.
About six weeks after I dropped all my extra duties, my manager gave me a 5% bonus. It was a clear, unspoken try to get me to go back to doing the senior director's job without the pay or title. I just smiled, thanked him, and continued to stick to my job description to the letter.
About 8 months later, right after I took two weeks of my unlimited PTO, my position was 'eliminated' in a wave of layoffs. I took four months off to decompress, then found a new job with a 40% pay increase. As much as I'm happy with the better money, I truly loved my old company and colleagues. But it's a terrible feeling to watch someone else get credit for all your hard work.
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