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How to cope with an awful job/bullying supervisor until I find something better

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BruceTheMoose · 19/06/2019 21:42

I applied for a new job closer to home. I was interviewed by a supervisor and she basically lied to me about the hours. I handed my notice in at my old job thinking I was doing certain hours and that they would fit around my childcare arrangements. Once I started I realised I'd been mislead. My hours are all over the place and I'm not allowed to leave when I'm supposed to. I'm really struggling with childcare. They change my shifts at the last minute and I never know whether I'm coming or going.

The supervisor was really nice to me at first and this past week she's totally changed and is just awful. She's the same with everyone else and makes everyone feel like shit. Loves to shout at staff in front of customers and make us feel intimidated. She's a bully.

I made a mistake on the tills and she bollocked me in front of a queue full of customers. I was mortified. I then got singled out in a staff meeting over it and bollocked again in front of all my colleagues. I felt so embarrassed.

I'm desperate to get out and I've applied for loads of jobs. My anxiety/depression is spiralling because of it and I'm struggling just to get out of bed every day. I can't stop worrying about it and can't enjoy my life outside of work.

I'm not putting a complaint in as I'm not good with confrontation and I don't want to make things worse. I just want to get my head down until I can leave.

Does anyone have any advice in how to cope whilst I (hopefully) find a new job?

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Whosorrynow · 19/06/2019 21:46

It sounds terrible you poor thing 😕
However they must be some tactic that would help to deal with her, can you discuss things with your co workers?

RedWineAllMine · 19/06/2019 22:03

She's a bully. She can't continue doing this. PM me the store name and location if you like and I will email HQ saying I was a customer and I will complain about her. That way it has come from a customer and not you. Bitch needs bringing down!

RedWineAllMine · 19/06/2019 22:04

Or get one of your friends to email pretending they was a customer, but not letting on that they are your friend obvs.

UglyDucking · 19/06/2019 22:11

Keep a diary in the meantime of all the shit shes doing. Time, date and description. It may come in handy in the future. What a horrid person

WifOfBif · 19/06/2019 22:16

I would also happily put in a complaint if you send over the store, location and time.

Be kind to yourself, no job is worth your health. Good luck in the search for something else x

rosinavera · 19/06/2019 22:19

I have no advice OP but I am placemarking as I'm also being bullied at work and don't know how to handle it xx

BruceTheMoose · 19/06/2019 22:54

She's honestly awful. I'm dreading going in tomorrow.

She was so lovely in the interview and told me she didn't tolerate bullying. Now I realise it's because she wants keep all the bullying for herself!

Thanks for the offers to send a complaint! My friend has offered to send an email. I doubt it'll make a difference but it's worth a try!

I've never been spoken to the way she spoke to me in my life. I didn't know where to put myself. I did make a mistake which i shouldn't have, but I've only been there a few weeks!

I'm just hoping I find something soon Sad

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BruceTheMoose · 19/06/2019 22:57

@rosinavera if you want to talk about it you can PM me? It's an awful situation isn't it xx

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