Resign

Evee2000

I'm sure their customers would be less than impressed with those statistics. It must have a knock on effect to quality and timescales. Wonder if you could get hold of their client list?

zzzLazyDaisy

Ma77h3w wrote: »

I am thinking I'd be a lot happier moving to an low pay easy job for the summer in Newcastle (there should be some with all the students going home) And then I'd have time for a lot better quality of life

I'm sorry to sound harsh, and apologies if I have misjudged you, but this comes across loud and clear through your posts, and probably to your employer too. If you just want an easy life, then you are probably going to find any graduate position unpalatable.

It is a fact of life that many professionals work long hours with no overtime pay, and that is particularly the case when you are a new graduate building up a career. Once you receive your contract, you will almost certainly find that it says something like 'your normal hours of work are .... but you are required to work such additional hours are as required for the successful completion of your duties'

As others have said, the law requires the employer to provide written T&Cs within 8 weeks of employment, but that said, you would normally have received an offer letter outlining the main terms. If you are confused about what is required of you, it is reasonable to seek clarification - however if your main purpose is to challenge the company's working practices, you will be on a hiding to nothing.

It seems fairly clear that your heart is not in this job, and that you are not going to conform - reference your refusal to comply with the rules re mobile phones.

In my view, the best way to break into a new career is to knuckle down and give it everything you've got for a year or so, and get some real experience under your belt (even if it does interfere with your social life) so that you have something to offer a new employer.

But if you are sure this job is not for you and/or you are intent on carrying on the way you have been, even though you are aware that this conduct is likely to result in your dismissal, then I'd resign now, while you can still lose it from your CV.

Daisy

Kate78

Two things:

1. It is tough transitioning to the world of full time work after the fun student life where one could devote time to lots of clubs, time down the pub etc. It is even tougher when one has moved away to a new area and has no local friends. It is tough when one works in an industry where one is expected to work extended unpaid hours as a matter of course. Unfortunately, these are the sacrifices one has to make to carve out one's niche professionally. That's life, I'm afraid.

2. The other issue is that you appear to have ineffective and stupid management. This is endemic in the world of work. I speak from experience Ultimately, the degree of idiocy that you are willing to put up with in order to further your own professional goals is only something you can decide. You can leave now with !!!! reference, a hole in your CV and no job to go to (but with your sanity intact) or tough it out and keep on looking for something better.

Good luck with whatever you decide

Ma77h3w

Wow making sure I read job reviews before my next job! :O

http://www.jobvent.com/

As for job leaving tomorrow, just as soon as I've made sure they pay me

Ma77h3w

I didnt know you could get reviews of jobs.. especially for tiny companies like this one

Example:
"This place is a nightmare. Considering the level of work you are expected to perform the pay is far below industry standard. The owner of the company constantly berated me in front of co-workers and customers. Benefits just like the pay were below industry standard. If you dared to have an opinion or if you refused to work 12hrs a day and on weekends then you would be escorted from the building. This made for a very hostile work environment. Many things are promised but if it is not in writing then the promise will not me honored. I will say one positive thing about my experience with this company. The people I worked with were very good. The hostile work environment created an "us against them" attitude. I would never consider working for this company in any circumstance. If you do decide to accept employment with this company make sure you get everything in writing and read the entire employee handbook so that you understand what you are getting into."

eamon

For what its worth the WTD may apply here. But even if it doesn't its hard working for a s*** boss, I hear your pain. Had a similar boss once, he got sacked when they got taken over. I was so happy when that happened and even happier when they sacked me two weeks later. How I hated that job.

DVardysShadow

Ma77h3w wrote: »

I didnt know you could get reviews of jobs.. especially for tiny companies like this one

Example: ...

Edit your posts, this could haunt you. In particular, take out the link to the specific set of reviews - but do leave the link to the site as a whole, because it is obviously a useful resource

Ma77h3w

I've done it! best decision I ever made.
Already spoken a few people regarding new jobs. Wish me luck!
Thanks for the help

Debicj

Everything happens for a reason and things often work out ok even if it doesn't look that way at first. Life is too short to spend it being unhappy. If you can manage without this job then you have done the best thing for you if you have chucked it in and can be happy again. Who knows, in 6 months time you might look back and laugh because you are in a much better place.

Good luck.

(BTW just been through a similar experience and it was my last day today too!)
:j

DVardysShadow

Ma77h3w wrote: »

I've done it! best decision I ever made.
Already spoken a few people regarding new jobs. Wish me luck!
Thanks for the help

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