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AIBU about being forced to move

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mrsmcnoodles · 14/09/2015 13:22

I have been told that I need to move into a private office at work in order for me to be able to have private meetings with parents. At present I sit in a classroom with one other member of staff, the amount of children varies, it can be nil on some days to a maximum of six at any one time. If I need to have parental meetings I use one of the meeting rooms so it can be held confidentially. I have been told I must move immediately however I don't feel that the office they have asked me to use is fit for purpose. Firstly, there isn't enough room or furniture to be able to hold meetings, there is a complete lack of natural light, my manager advised that I wedge the door open to counteract this. There is some black mould on the floor, where there was once a radiator leak, the network connections are poor, it's noisy (kids walking past every hour), airless and cold. Another member of staff recently vacated the room for those reasons and suggested that it should only really be used as a cupboard. I have been told that I need to use it as a short term measure and that I have no choice but to use it. I'm really upset about firstly having to move when I've been working quite happily in my current room for some time now and also to the location I've been told to go to. My manager won't listen to the reasons why and has just said it's better than the office she previously had so I pretty much just have to go with it. Also if it's just a short term measure (which I don't believe it is) then would it not make more sense to stay where I am. Am I being unreasonable? Thanks.

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lushilaoshi · 14/09/2015 13:27

Not sure what the solution is, but no YABU if you really think it's unlikely to be a short term measure. Working long hours in unsuitable surroundings can be very unpleasant - I used to work in an incredibly over airconned office and it was horrible, the cold fingers, runny nose, backache and wearing thermals in summer. And mould can be very bad for your health.

lushilaoshi · 14/09/2015 13:27

Sorry, I meant to say 'YANBU'!!

TheOddity · 14/09/2015 13:29

Union?

FinallyHere · 14/09/2015 13:34

What is going to happen to your current location? Could you move a token pencil set or something in to the new 'office' and keep using your current desk?

Rufusgy · 14/09/2015 13:36

Hun fill a spray bottle with apple cider vinegar and spray and wipe to remove the mould.

Also is there a false ceiling tiles above? You might be able to replace these with transparent to get more light in there.

But sadly there is no right to natural light. I've had to work in practically an old cupboard before.

Lastly speak to your union.

NeedMoreSleepOrSugar · 14/09/2015 13:40

Learned the hard way with offices that sort term moves to unsuitable locations ate rarely short term. Honestly, I'd refuse to move and state the reasons why in writing. If they push, ask for the reasons for the move and the maximum length of time you'll be there in writing. The lack of natural light is a biggie, and the advice to wedge the door open is daft, especially if the reason for having the room is supposedly to have confidential meetings!

Penfold007 · 14/09/2015 13:54

I wonder if this link would help? [[http://www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety/workplace.htm]]

The black mould is a real health issue. Also you need to consider safety both for you and any visitors, being shut in a cupboard isn't safe or professional. Speak to your union

mrsmcnoodles · 14/09/2015 13:59

Thanks everyone. I've been in touch with the union and I'm waiting to hear back from them.
@FinallyHere, I believe my old room is going to continue to be used as a classroom with one person in it. Thought about just moving a couple of things over but I suspect my boss will be checking up on me to see if I've gone seeing as she knows that I don't want to move there.

That's a good idea @Needmoresleeporsugar. I think I'm going to email her when I'm back at work tomorrow seeing as she won't listen when I've tried to speak to her and give my reasons as to why I don't want to move there. I'd rather stay where I am but will suggest that I'd be more than happy to move to another location if it is available. Will see what she says...

I kind of feel that I'm being pushed out of the team a little, I'm no longer able to attend the weekly meeting as it's been changed to my day off and I'm being moved away from other team members. All I want is to be treat fairly and atm I don't think I am being. Maybe I'm just being overly sensitive. :-/

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