is this sort of bullying

Horace

It is easier to get a job when you are in a job rather than from on the dole (JSA) - I should know because I have been unemployed through no fault of my own since August 07.

If you are not happy, do you not have a grievance procedure to follow - if you feel so strongly you should make a complaint. However, I would not be throwing a sickie but it immediately puts you in the wrong - with regards to medical appointments, your employer can reasonably refuse you permission to attend if you have sprung it on them the day before but if you have given them plenty of notice and they refuse then they could be classed as being unreasonable - ask why they are refusing to allow you to attend appointments?

I would be asking for a meeting with my boss when she/he returns to work to ask about feedback about your job - do they have a problem etc? Ask if you can be properly notified of working over holiday periods - they have to give you plenty of notice. If you are open with them they may be more open with you.

Your first point of call is the grievance procedure (all companies have to have one), you could speak to ACAS tomorrow or look on their website for information. Don't chuck in your job because you will need a reference - if you are so unhappy start looking for another job that pays more where you will get better job satisfaction.

One point to note - ignore the trolls on this site, it pays not to feed them too often as it encourages them to spout more poison.

Hope this helps.

wisbech_lad

Heh, I would see being left alone with the BB as a great opportunity to show what you can do, get some face time in, suggest we go for a quick lunch together as is festive season, tell them your ideas for new dishes etc.

I do think you are over-reacting. I would be very surprised if your BB bothers to give you a warning over this.

paul2louise

thanks

i hope so. I do try to get on with BB but i always get the feeling that anything i suggest i get the "you dont want to do it like that " attitude comes over from her. I do know from her previous roles within the company group that she has a reputation of liking people to do her errands. I think I will rturn to work and be ready for what they can throw at me. If it seems all is quiet then i will keep quiet myself and wait and see what happens.

paul2louise

I handed in my notice on monday. I have an interview next friday. I asked for the time off a\nd i was told oh i dont know as brian is on his own. what are my rights for leave, is it more or less difficult now i have handed in my notice. If they are awkward with me can i i be awkward with them. I have to serve 2 months notice. Do i have to work it. i dont want to miss job interviews.

thanks

hollydays

General rule of life..you play ball with them..they play ball with you..
I dont see how you can be any more awkward than you have been tbh..
2 months notice seems a long time though..
Glad your stress is over..

C_Ronaldo

You've given them 2 months notice, thats reasonable, just plod along until the 2 months is up

floss2

Most employers are sympathetic to a request for lunchtime / last interview times, as it shows that you are still dedicated to your current job & employer....I am not aware of any rights to time off for interviews for a new job.

Oldernotwiser

C_Ronaldo wrote: »

You've given them 2 months notice, thats reasonable, just plod along until the 2 months is up

Surely you don't mean the OP shouldn't start looking for a job until she leaves her present one? That would be completely stupid!

paul2louise

just so you understand.
i handed my notice in. i have to work 2 months.
i asked for a day off to attend interviews.
i am working to the same standard as before my notice and doing everything i am asked to do.

they agreed this time for my day off. i just thought being honest might earn some credit rather than sneeking round.

oh well

thanks

Louise