i think my manager is being a bit unreasonable

scooby088

You have only been there 6/7 weeks i think you need to have a quiet word with him, ask him what his problem is moving away from the the problem isnt always possible.

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scooby088 wrote: »

You have only been there 6/7 weeks i think you need to have a quiet word with him, ask him what his problem is moving away from the the problem isnt always possible.

I'd second this. From what you've said you've done nothing wrong (and everything right), I'd probably have a quick word and ask if I'd done something to !!!! him off.

pmlindyloo

useful article about apprentices and their rights and protection from dismissal.

http://www.anapprenticeship.co.uk/fixed-term-apprentice-contracts-dismissal.html

I would agree that the best approach to this is an informal one.

He could just be a grumpy old man. Plenty of those about!

trollopscarletwoman

It comes to something when a mechanic can't have an innocous tatt on show.

Customers are solely interested in getting their cars fixed at a reasonable rate.

Many will have their own tattoos on show and as long as they square up the bill who cares.

TBagpuss

I agree that it may be worth trying to speak to him, either alone or with the support of your mentor, before asking to move.

It may be that there is some office politics going on, which may be nothing to do with you personally (maybe he knows someone who wants an apprenticeship, or has found he has paperwork to do in connection with the apprenticeship which he doesn't like.

Levi-

I'm really sorry to hear that you are dealing with this - it sounds truly unfair and for you having to put up with it when you appear to be doing a really good job and are also being very reasonable in response to his unreasonableness is just more credit to you.
Having had some bad experiences within the workplace not dissimilar to this, I would put this down to a personality issue with HIM. It may be that he feels insecure and this comes over in him having to find faults in whomever he can and of course with you being the youngest and most vulnerable person there, it happens to be you. Don't take this as any reflection on you or how well you are doing - the issue is deeeeeep within his psychology, sadly. There will always be one of these and the best thing you can do is rise above it - play along and don't add fuel to the fire, which it seems like you are doing well so far. Be aware tha nobody in the workplace is what they seem - even those you think may be your friend - as it may be that they are also threatened by you and may be discrediting you behind your back, tainting the boss opinion of you (that also happened to me, unfairly).

That said, don't be bullied or victimised and if it ever feels like he is over stepping the line into that then you must talk to your mentor and you can quietly and reasonably explain what is making you uncomfortable, keep a time line of any of those events, and ask about options to move. One thing to remember is never to lose your cool, never respond in the heat of the moment and never display the emotions - he will be waiting for this to happen and will enjoy every moment. I'm sorry again that your experience is like this, but workplace 'pscyhos' are everywhere I'm afraid and we have to become resilient to dealing with all the games they play. I'm still learning!
Keep us posted on how this goes - and keep doing the great job you appear to be doing because at the end of the day, you can go home with your dignity and your pride and he just goes home with a messed up inferiority complex and enjoys picking on the easiest target.

RuthnJasper

I can't see what the OP's manager has got to complain about, from what has been posted. I sympathise with you RedVision. Not all bosses/supervisors are like this; I hope your situation improves - or that you can find another place where you are happier and your colleagues show you more respect.

Hedgehog99

I've worked in places where, even though it is widely known the immediate boss has "issues", it's still the junior staff who lose out and management won't support them.

Maybe you're "too good" - finding things to do while others are sitting about during quiet times. Does he have a favourite (who sits about) who you could be making look bad because of your diligence? ...or is he just horrible to everyone?

I'm not suggesting you stop being good - maybe you would be happier if you could get a transfer to the better place.

If your mentor isn't due to visit yet, can you email him in the meantime?

asajj

What about using some paragraphs when writing :idea:

Sounds a bit annoying person you got there but anything can be done also said above I believe. Hope it gets sorted soon.

z1a

asajj wrote: »

What about using some paragraphs when writing :idea:

Sounds a bit annoying person you got there but anything can be done also said above I believe. Hope it gets sorted soon.

Any chance of using punctuation, or a sentence in English?

I think op has a beaten husband as a manager.