Called “insubordinate” due to saying okay and using speaker phone at work
I was recently given a verbal warning by my bosses yesterday for an attitude problem I had the following week and this week. For reference I work in childcare as a toddler teacher.
My boss said I bordering insubordinate behavior these were the interactions that she referred to
- When answering the phone I am using the speaker phone while across the room to communicate with bosses and “yelling” at them
- Using phrases such as “Okay” and “Yes” show a clear lack of interest in communicating with admin while on the phone
-When told a child would not be moved up to other class despite being the eldest in the room was told we lacked “child first” consideration. I explained me and my fellow coworkers offense to the statement and was told I made the same point and the other manger when I expressed disagreement I used the phrase “I believe you are intentionally misunderstanding me.”
-Manger jumped into an a friendly banter moment between I and another coworker where she stated I’ve yelled at her in various situations for being loud during student naps time when i asked what she was referring to she laughed and proceeded to say you do it all the time I responded with the phrase “Don’t lie in front of the saints.” and walked off
When I tried to further discuss and understand their grievances I was told there no more room for excuses and there is no room for discussion.
I’ve been with this company for 2 years and recently received employees of the month ( peer nominated) and month prior had a good employee review with a raise and praised for my communication skills.
My question is
Am I being insubordinate? If I am what’s the being way to move? If I’m not could someone still give me advice on how to handle my job and mangers moving forward?