Amazing! Do you know how big of a deal this is?!? So proud or you for facing this! I know it was hard for you but you did it! You asserted yourself in a professional manner and now your life will be better because of it. How did it feel knowing that you have that type of power to assert yourself?
Hopefully your boss will get the help needed. It is sad really because there was no explanation and he wasn't aware of how he was making you feel. Not only did you help yourself and your co workers but you have also helped push your boss to make much needed changes to how he reacts to people. As we all know learning and changing can be hard. Try to be a little gentle with him the next few days but don't let him get away with hurting you.
Members, has Colleen's story inspired you to assert yourself in social areas in your lives?
Saturday I closed the office door and told my boss how he made me feel by the way he spoke to me and treated me. I was emotional but got my point across. I was shocked that he didnt realize how he was treating me or how he spoke to me. I told him that this has gone on to long and I think you were just use to treating me that way. He tried to have an explanation for it but, he couldnt think of one. He knows he has a anger problem and needs help. He told me that Im the third person who has come to him for the same reasons. He mentioned seeking help, but I dont know if he will. I told him NO MORE...Im done, Im not going to walk on egg shells anymore around you. Shortly after I spoke to him he went home, I could see that I upset him. Now I put this issue in his lap. Its his problem and he has to try to fix it, because IM DONE with dealing with it. I came home and felt releived that I finally did it. I should of done this years ago.
Stay strong. Just be open and honest with your boss when if he comes to talk to you. Stay calm this is ok, just an issue that needs to get resolved. Many situations like this happen at work, hopefully this will be learning experience for your boss.
Our DM drove the VP to the airport for him to catch his flight, but our DM flight was later. Our Dm came back to the store and took my boss outside and spoke to him for about a half an hour. I'm not sure what they spoke about and I wasn't going to ask. Now that they both are gone I have panic to what will he say to me. I go in for 2pm again and I don't have that energy I had yesterday. I'm so stressing right now..I have a feeling the DM asked my boss what in hell is going on. My boss has no clue as of yet because I haven't spoke to him.
That must have been very nerve wracking for you! It is strange that they wouldn't speak with you privately it is also strange that the human resource worker didn't discuss the steps of action before moving forward with talking to the vice president. But you got through it and it is a good think now that everything is out in the open. Let us know how everything goes.
Went in to work, walked into the office and my boss asked how are you today....Wasn't expecting that.. I said fine..I asked if the company was in already, and he said not yet. I walked out of the office and to see if everything was in order. Not even 10 minutes later the VP and the DM walked in. My boss was standing with them so I walked up to say hi. The first thing the VP asked me is, so how has Telford(my boss) been treating you...I almost hit the floor. He totally caught me off guard...I replied everyone is treating me fine...I'm thinking this is so not the right time or place to truthfully answer this, right in the middle of the sales floor with my boss standing beside me. He keep on glancing at me as we toured the store..My mood went from pumped to oh god he knows, and why didn't I tell him the truth. They only had a short visit at our store because they had to catch their plane..And they left and I never got the opportunity to speak to my boss alone, people in and out of the office or he was on the phone. Not only that but I think I was still in shock that the VP asked me that..I still don't know what to think of that situation. My boss was civil with me, mind you we spoke very little to one another...I guess I will have to see what tomorrow brings..
Let us know how it goes! Panic is hard enough to deal with without your boss making life harder for you. I know it takes a lot of courage for anyone to face their fears and it is so great that you've started to do that at work. Good luck!
Today might be the day I speak up. I normally wake up and still feel drained and very tired. But this morning I woke up with energy and feel like anything is possible. I'm going to go into work with a positive attitude. I plan on keeping my energy level up and take on whatever comes my way. Wish me luck.. I'm going to jump in the shower and get this ball rolling...
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