New employer has too many rules, not comfortable, need Advice

Errata

If I was on an interview panel and a candidate asked what the managment style was I'd immediately think 'not one that would suit you matey'

duchy

Thing is just as the OP assumed their management style would be what he considered as the "norm" from his previous jobs - his present company probably think their style is the norm too.

I remember going for a job interview (was probably about my 4th job ) and I've never come across such rigidity before or since (and I've worked in every enviroment from multi-national to family firms). In the end I terminated the interview -it was a waste of my time and theirs. Coincidently a few years later I had a boyfriend whose company had taken over that business and he was telling me how shocked the staff he took over struggled with his more "creative" style of management.

System

I worked in a call centre and we were allowed water and mints plus throat lozenges if got a cold, sore throat etc.

A colleague had some lime Tic Tacs and got disciplinary for it! I didn't hear the outcome as I left a week later.

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duchy wrote: »

I remember going for a job interview (was probably about my 4th job ) and I've never come across such rigidity before or since (and I've worked in every enviroment from multi-national to family firms). In the end I terminated the interview -it was a waste of my time and theirs.
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Sorry - coincidently wasn't it you who told me once I was cutting my nose of in spite when I was considering wanting to tell a co. where to stick their job offer for being messed about! not so long back, just goes to show...


What's allowable for one person, obviously, isn't the next!
OP if nothing else I've learn that, although I do like 'Pumpkin Face' whom I sit next to (company's oldest diva! it's allowed) think I should learn a few lessons from her alone x

buglawton

I recently had an interview offer with a company whose website made them look quite a cool place to work. Reading Glassdoor reviews on same company made the co look successful but rather more ordinary in HR terms. During the actual interview I just got the feeling it was not a very flexible organisation after all. Both interviewer and I decided to take it no further.

duchy

Might have been - I don't remember you but it's possible.

I didn't want the job as their management style wouldn't have suited me............ presumably whoever said you were cutting off your nose to spite your face (whether it was me or not) was saying it because you actually DID want the job..........or didn't have a job -so it was a better option than unemployment .

I had a job -and was looking to better myself but wasn't too bothered about politely terminating an interview for a position that I didn't need - and once the interview started realized I didn't want. Doesn't sound like a similar situation - but like I said I don't remember you so it's hard to know without the background.

Deleted%20User wrote: »

duchy wrote: »

I remember going for a job interview (was probably about my 4th job ) and I've never come across such rigidity before or since (and I've worked in every enviroment from multi-national to family firms). In the end I terminated the interview -it was a waste of my time and theirs.
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Sorry - coincidently wasn't it you who told me once I was cutting my nose of in spite when I was considering wanting to tell a co. where to stick their job offer for being messed about! not so long back, just goes to show...


What's allowable for one person, obviously, isn't the next!
OP if nothing else I've learn that, although I do like 'Pumpkin Face' whom I sit next to (company's oldest diva! it's allowed) think I should learn a few lessons from her alone x

DCFC79

f1621688 wrote: »

Hello,
I work in IT as a computer programmer (experienced). My past (four) employers in this sector have had usually lax policies about dress codes, work times etc, as long as you are good at what you do and get the job done.

I have just started a new job and am finding the company has many 'rules' that seem a little arbitrary to me.

Heres the list so far:

Firstly I was told I am not allowed to eat at my desk, not even a sandwich or pack of crisps.

Then I was told I am not allowed to drink tea from a ceramic cup - when I got my own cup. You are supposed to use the company provided paper cups, put a lid on it at all times.

Then I was told I am not allowed to wear dark blue jeans, only black jeans or trousers (any colour) - I normally dark blue jeans and a light blue shirt.

I am also told that I cannot use my creative abilities to modify the software code, I have to stick with the flow etc.

It seems the rules were made the MD who sits in the same office. Most people either don't mind or have told me if the MD says it there is not much you can do to argue.

There seems to be a sense of hierarchy in the company. Certain individuals or groups are treated as being above others.

I am finding myself feeling increasingly uncomfortable thinking about this. I feel like I've been put in a tiny box. I am not sure what to do. So using this forum to get some perspective and advice from others who may have experienced such a workplace environment. I haven't.

I'm on a 3 month probation, its just been 2 weeks.

Nothing wrong with them rules, if thats how the the owner wants to run his business then its his choice. Whenever you start a new job there's always things you can/cant do.

If your not comfortable with it then look for something else, could you quickly find another job ?

C_Mababejive

only read page one..

The only thing to consider is,,

is the money ok? Yes..fine,,,just turn up,do what you have to do ,go home and leave work at the office.

InsideInsurance

Worked in a call centre once for an energy company but they applied the same standards of H&S to their office staff as they do their engineers in the field.

Gross misconduct included:

1) Walking up or down the stairs without holding the handrail
2) Walking whilst talking on a mobile (pre smart phone days)
3) Carrying more than one cup without using a cup tray
4) Parking nose in in the staff carpark
5) Smoking anywhere on their grounds other than in the designated smoking area


For 4 the actual requirement was to reverse into the space and drive out but you could drive through a double space and you could get away with it.

There were the usual rules of food/ drinks at your desk etc but those technically werent gross misconduct.

Did work in one call centre where you had to sit in silence between calls and werent allowed to bring any reading materials etc in. You were supposed to either get paperwork (if there was any) to do or read the training manual (or just sit there).

The one that takes the biscuit though was the canteen staff member who got sacked for not laying out the meeting biscuits in the prescribed way and/or ratios

Undervalued

InsideInsurance wrote: »

Gross misconduct included:

1) Walking up or down the stairs without holding the handrail
2) Walking whilst talking on a mobile (pre smart phone days)
3) Carrying more than one cup without using a cup tray
4) Parking nose in in the staff carpark
5) Smoking anywhere on their grounds other than in the designated smoking area

How does the smartness (or otherwise) of a phone affect No. 2?