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How do i handle this?

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Shiraz · 29/01/2007 11:05

As most of you will of seen i have accepted a new job and am handing my notice in on Weds.

My current employers are a bit of an ass when it comes to employee relations - and have been known to either march people off the premises, withold money and be utter w*ers until your last day!

I've spoken to acas about the money side of it - but know weds is goignt o be an utterly difficult day for me.

We had a 'new manager' put in place a few months ago as front office manager - she came in stamped her authority, refused to actaully be trained in our department etc etc and made out to be the big bad bitch! She then crawled right up my ass because of my experience, tries to get me to solve her problems etc, everyone treats me like head receptionist as i am the only one who knows the system etc etc then every now and again she turns into a witch again! The last two weeks she's been bursting into tears as we are short staffed and she's expected to work etc. She isn;t the tough cookie really she makes out - and as she's had a bad fortnight i'm not sure how she'll react!

She asked me on Friday if i would be there next Friday as she'd be really excited as she's off on her hols on the Monday! Meaning when i hand my notice in on Weds they are not going to have enough time to find anyone before her hol, one of the receptionists is off with boken ribs, one has only been here 3 weeks, and the other is having probs at home and not answering her phone!

I know it's going to be a real tough day for me, she's going to cry and get stroppy all at the same time - and i'm worried as top how i handle the situation.

I really want to leave as the owners are real buggers, my job is sooooo boring adn the travelling is just too much, plus i feel like i've gone back 5 years in my career!

I've probably not explained it very well - but just wondered how you'd react in that situation.

I am a very confident and loud person at work - but i canot help feeling quilty!

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dassie · 29/01/2007 12:00

Don't feel guilty. From what you say they would show no loyalty to you so why make yourself miserable feeling loyal to them. You are leaving for a good reason and thats that. You are entitled to change jobs and you have absolutely nothing to feel guilty for.

WideWebWitch · 29/01/2007 12:02

Don't feel guilty, they sound awful. Stay calm, leave and sue them if they don't pay you what you're entitled to.

bran · 29/01/2007 12:06

If she gets weepy/stroppy/shouty then say something along the lines of "I can see you're upset, I'll make us both a cup of tea and we can talk about it later in the day when you're feeling calmer".

How long is your notice period? If it's long (like a month) and everyone's unpleasant to you then it might be better if they do march you of the premises right away. Pack up and take home things tomorrow if you need to, then if the worst comes to the worst on Wednesday you can just pick up your coat and walk out the door in a dignified manner.

I hope you love your new job.

GooseyLoosey · 29/01/2007 12:08

Can you delay handing in your notice until she is actually on holiday? Would that help as you would not have to deal with her pre-holiday hysterics?

Shiraz · 29/01/2007 12:19

I've only a week to give and with my current notice i am off on the Thursday and Friday, working over the weekend and the monday - then that is it!

Great idea Bran!!!!!

No point in doing it when she has left as then i'll have to do it direct with the MD's and they are worse!

Spoke to acas who said if they marh me off te premises then they are preventing me from working that week, adn legally i am entitled to the pay!

Thanks Ladies!

It'll be a tough day but the new job will be fab!

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