u/Gullible-Wealth-8107

Definitely the current vibe ngl .....

Definitely the current vibe ngl .....

When you try to immerse yourself in work, because you think it’ll make time fly by, and you look at the clock and it’s only been 15-30 minutes.

u/Gullible-Wealth-8107 — 4 days ago

I got fired from my job because I thought payday was payday. Apparently, I was asking for too much.

Used to be real bosses would make sure their employees got paid no matter what, even if that meant the boss didn't take home anything. Nowadays it seems like owners consider companies to be their personal piggybank, and if a menial got paid late, well, too fucking bad.

But nowadays, the situation has become much worse regarding the lack of appreciation and respect for employees' responsibilities. It's very difficult to find a company that values and respects its employees. I have updated my resume and am waiting for an interview next week. During my extensive search, I read about InterviewMan and its usefulness during interviews. I think I will use it during this period to get a job as soon as possible.

Sorry if the formatting is a bit weird, I'm typing this from my phone. A few days ago, my boss made a move, hinting that funds might not be available for the upcoming pay cycle. By the end of that work week, on the very day we were supposed to get paid, I learned that this wasn't the first time he'd done this. Apparently, he'd pulled the "no money" stunt before just to mess with people. I honestly had enough. I clocked out and went straight home - I'm not going to put up with or deal with this nonsense at all.

I arranged a meeting with him to discuss the money owed to me. As we talked, he suggested that I might be happier at a larger company that could give regular salaries. I told him that I genuinely liked the work and the team, and wanted to continue, but the uncertainty about receiving my salary was completely unacceptable. My exact words were something like: "My salary arriving on time is non-negotiable." He said he would think about what I said over the next few days, and now here I am, suddenly unemployed.

Oh my goodness, what will I do without the constant threat of salary instability? It's honestly a very funny situation.

u/Gullible-Wealth-8107 — 4 days ago

My manager is trying to fire me because of my part-time work schedule

I'm in a difficult situation with my manager, who gave me a final warning about my commitment at work. I'm in my last year of university and preparing for postgraduate studies that will start next fall. My current job is about 20 hours a week, and honestly, I can't take on more work due to the nature of my job.

He recently found out that I intend to continue my part-time schedule due to my postgraduate studies. Now, he told me that within the next 10-12 months, I'll either need to switch to a 35-hour job or I'll be fired. I feel like he's particularly annoyed by the extra bonus I receive for my reduced hours; he brings it up very often.

I was one of the best financial employees in our branch network during the last financial cycle. I even received the highest rating for my efforts and excellence in my work.

Even with all I've done, he's determined to let me go. Honestly, we have frequent disagreements, and he brings up termination very often. What do you think of this situation? How should I handle a situation like this?

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u/Gullible-Wealth-8107 — 11 days ago
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Both are completely reasonable.

Paid leave is one of the most important things any job provides, and we shouldn't give it up for any job. Before applying, asking about leave is very important. Or you can use Interviewman, it will help you answer questions regarding anything you are entitled to get during the job.

u/Gullible-Wealth-8107 — 11 days ago

I used to hold a very specialized position in my company - I was the only one who understood all its details. I was genuinely happy with the job, my manager, and the team, but I needed a better salary, so I moved to another department. Before I left, I spent a few weeks training my replacement. I also created a complete folder for her with step-by-step instructions for every task. To ensure the department wouldn't run into any problems, I gave her my personal number and told her to call me if she had any questions. She claimed to have over twenty years of experience in office work, so I didn't anticipate any major issues.
Now, she texts me constantly, from the moment her shift starts until it ends. Most of the questions she asks are clearly laid out in that folder. To the point where I had to explain to her how to attach a file in the company's email system, which shows how little she understands computer basics. About a month ago, she made a huge mistake, so I went back and spent three full days with her to help her fix the mess. She has been in this job for about three months now.
Just today, she sent me a message at exactly 8 AM, and I calmly directed her to the folder. If something isn't in the folder because it's so obvious that anyone should understand it, and I've explained it to her, she will definitely ask the exact same question the next day, claiming her phone deletes messages every day and that she 'forgot' what I said. And currently, she's texting me about a process I showed her just a few days ago - a process I watched her take step-by-step notes on - yet now she says she can't find them. Honestly, she's driving my stress levels through the roof. I'm a new manager myself, trying to focus on my development, managing my team, and on top of all that, she's also on my case. This whole situation has truly become overwhelming. This isn't just something that happens occasionally; it's constant, every single day.
I even told my old manager that I don't think she's suitable for this position. What also bothers me is the feeling that they'd rather risk the department falling into disarray than pay me what I deserve to stay. My old manager probably didn't fully understand the scope of my responsibilities, so I imagine the new employee didn't realize how difficult this job was during the interview. I genuinely feel like I've done everything I possibly can here. I just want to completely distance myself from her and this entire department now.

update : I just got hired in my new better job and I dont want to lose it because of useless woman like her l used an AI tool interviewman to get the job and pass the interview so I emailed my ex boss and told him to find another one to help her instead I am done

u/Gullible-Wealth-8107 — 19 days ago

I've been leading teams for about 18 years, a large part of that time in HealthTech, and I've been managing remote people since 2012. I wanted to share a few things that have really helped my teams. My whole philosophy is built on supportive leadership and clear communication. Currently, I'm responsible for 42 people, including 8 direct reports. About 15 of them are in the same office with me, but the rest are all distributed in different places.
Twice a month, I record a short video update for the whole team. It's usually just 5 to 8 minutes long. I have a running Google Doc where I jot down any notes when something happens that I feel the team needs to know about. I get really great feedback on these videos. It's an excellent way for people who don't like to speak up in large meetings to stay in the loop. In the video, I cover anything from the highlights of the quarterly business review, to giving a shout-out to someone who did great work, or sharing updates on new projects. It's very easy and takes me about 15 minutes to record and send. The real trick is to stay consistent. If you say you're going to do something, you have to stick to it.
The second thing is "Virtual Office Hours." This is basically my virtual open-door policy. Every Thursday, I have a two-hour block reserved on my calendar. I open a Zoom call and just hang out on it while I get other work done. The whole team has the link and anyone can drop in whenever they like during those two hours. Some people use it all the time, and others almost never join. Some weeks I spend the entire call working alone, and other times I'll have ten people pop in at once. It's not always easy to protect that time on my calendar, but it has become a very important part of the team's rhythm. It reduces the random pings I get throughout the week because people save their non-urgent questions for this call. The atmosphere is much more relaxed than any scheduled meeting and allows people to chat freely.
Honestly, these two small habits have completely changed the vibe in my teams. Managing a remote team certainly has its challenges. Making sure everyone is in the loop and feels like part of the group takes real effort, but it's worth it.
What works for you all? I'm curious to hear what other managers are doing.

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u/Gullible-Wealth-8107 — 26 days ago