FabSwingers.com forum: Advice needed. Shall I leave my job?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I started a new job 3 weeks ago doing something I've never done before working in logistics for an engineering company.

The position came up as thd original logistics guy was off on sick and I was asked if I could come into the office and help out while hes on the sick?

I said yes even though I know nothing about engineering,logistics or wagons, sizes,loads etc etc. So Im a complete novice.

The second day the logistics guy decided to come back to work but they kept me there to help him out as his work load is huge and difficult for one person thats the reason he has time off on the sick as hes ready for a breakdown with the stress of the job plus he has problems at home.

Anyway....

I havent had any training as its not a role that ive gone into as im only supposed to be helping out? Posdibly if I do well maybe take over from the original logistics guy if he leaves because of stress.

Im finding it difficult to know what the hell im doing as i have no experience of it but im trying to pick things up best i can.

Im learning on my feet more each day but its really hard work and stressful with no real help or advice or any training.

Today i was lambasted in front of everyone in the office as i handt completed a task he set me thatcwas to his satisfaction in the timescale he had set.

I tried to explain that im still trying to find my way and find my feet but he basically said...

Ive shown you once! I wont be showing you again !

All this was done quite condescendingly and made me feel like shit in front of others. Who I may add also thought his actions was unfair and out of order for the reason i explained earlier. Me being new and no experience in this role.

Im really fucked off and I dont want to go back.

The jobs through an agency and i called them tonight on way home after work to explain how im feeling and he said he would speak to the main boss to see what the score is.

Obviously the agency want me to stay as they make money out of me as they tag on a couple of £ onto my hourly rate.

What shall i do ?

The money is pretty poor tbh and theres deffo no training on offer ever so thats not an option to ask for.

Shall i just leave and not bother going in tomorrow?

I can afford to cope if i left until i find another job.

Whats your thoughts guys ?

Stay or leave?

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By *ntriguedx2Couple
over a year ago

wigan

Fire them off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I havent had any training as its not a role that ive gone into as im only supposed to be helping out?

What do they expect?...

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Only you know the answer but taking what you have said on face value I would leave.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Fire them off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I started on an agency an got taken on but the good thing about agency work is they will do their best to find you something else ...

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By *ondon-guy68Man
over a year ago

London

If it's something you're not interested in and they are offering nothing in return other than to make you feel like shit, tell them to do one.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks guys

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My advice would be to do what feels right for you, not what randomers who don't have your best interests at heart say off an internet sex forum.

Have you any family / family friends that you can sit down and properly discuss the pros and cons with?

There's lots of questions you have to consider :

How likely are you to get another job?

How important is the money?

Can you see things improving?

Etc etc

Good luck in whatever you do! Make sure it's the right thing for YOU!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't get why you're asking. If you can afford not to work there then leave and find something else. C

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I myself wouldn't go back

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

Sounds like he's taking his stress out on you and that's out of order.

You can take it up with his boss or HR or get your agency to get you something better.

There is an upside to working for an agency

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

Is it worth having a quiet word with the guy who upbraided you about his behaviour? You might get another position but its not guaranteed that it will be any better, and whether you are an agency worker or not, that mans behaviour was wrong, and he should be getting talked to by his boss about it.

If you're not that bothered about the job though, sack it off, citing his behaviour.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I don't get why you're asking. If you can afford not to work there then leave and find something else. C"

Im asking I suppose to your views to see what the general consensus is about me not going back?

I dont feel proud of giving up if you know what I mean?

But I also dont want to be treated like shit.

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Was it the original transport manager who gave you the bollocking? I'm guessing so in which case I'd guess his nose is out of joint they asked you to cover him it's possible he's worried you'll get his job as they must have seen something they liked to ask you to cover. Personally I'd turn in tomorrow and ask who ever it was wanted you to cover for a meeting and discuss what's happened and how this guys making you feel. If you don't get the support you need then I'd be thinking it's time to look elsewhere. The last thing I'd do is just leave but then I'm a pig headed stubborn twat and won't let anyone beat me. Best of luck.

Ps is divine intervention not an option. Ask dad to help

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Question is ..without lambasting ..do you like the job ,can you see yourself doing it full time in a year or two ?....I've worked through agencies and tbh I've found a lot of full timers think your theee to have the piss took out of you because your a temp ....if the full time jobs possibly available and the money good enough then would you take the job ...sure as the nose on your face the attitudes change once your one of them ....and I know not everyone treats temps this way ,but a lot do .....good luck in your decision and future

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd be looking for something else. If it got really bad I'd leave. Hope it gets better .. or you find something better soon.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Was it the original transport manager who gave you the bollocking? I'm guessing so in which case I'd guess his nose is out of joint they asked you to cover him it's possible he's worried you'll get his job as they must have seen something they liked to ask you to cover. Personally I'd turn in tomorrow and ask who ever it was wanted you to cover for a meeting and discuss what's happened and how this guys making you feel. If you don't get the support you need then I'd be thinking it's time to look elsewhere. The last thing I'd do is just leave but then I'm a pig headed stubborn twat and won't let anyone beat me. Best of luck.

Ps is divine intervention not an option. Ask dad to help

No logistics guy is ok. Its his boss that is the bellend and also hes my boss too. But not the main gaffer. The guy who treated me like shit is 2nd in command so to speak.

But its not only his attitude but the fact they expect me to miraculously be able to do a job i have no exoerience of and not willing to give any proper structured training.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't get why you're asking. If you can afford not to work there then leave and find something else. C

Im asking I suppose to your views to see what the general consensus is about me not going back?

I dont feel proud of giving up if you know what I mean?

But I also dont want to be treated like shit."

life is too short to be doing stuff that makes you unhappy if you don't really have to. That's the way I see it anyway.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Only allow yourself to be treated like that if you have no choice.

If I were you and leaving was possible I would. I would also write to the person who spoke to me like that explaining why I had left and why I was writing to their superior with the same information.

Please don't feel like shit, you aren't, he is.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I thought you were going to say you were gonna give up being Jesus

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"OP you could always go back to being a carpenter. Or a chef. Heard you could do wonders with a some loaves and some fish.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

OP you could always go back to being a carpenter. Or a chef. Heard you could do wonders with some loaves and some fish.

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Ps is divine intervention not an option. Ask dad to help

No logistics guy is ok. Its his boss that is the bellend and also hes my boss too. But not the main gaffer. The guy who treated me like shit is 2nd in command so to speak.

But its not only his attitude but the fact they expect me to miraculously be able to do a job i have no exoerience of and not willing to give any proper structured training. "

In that case go to the 1st in command if you get no joy nothing lost and fuck them off. I'd still ask dad to strike the fucker down though

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Ps is divine intervention not an option. Ask dad to help

No logistics guy is ok. Its his boss that is the bellend and also hes my boss too. But not the main gaffer. The guy who treated me like shit is 2nd in command so to speak.

But its not only his attitude but the fact they expect me to miraculously be able to do a job i have no exoerience of and not willing to give any proper structured training.

In that case go to the 1st in command if you get no joy nothing lost and fuck them off. I'd still ask dad to strike the fucker down though "

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I'd leave and make it clear that the reason was unacceptable behaviour.

People often have unrealistic expectations of temps and it might be that your agency over-sold you to the company to fill the assignment - it happens.

Be clear with your agency that you want to do your best at the next assignment but it needs to match your knowledge and skill-set.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't get why you're asking. If you can afford not to work there then leave and find something else. C

Im asking I suppose to your views to see what the general consensus is about me not going back?

I dont feel proud of giving up if you know what I mean?

But I also dont want to be treated like shit."

If it's stressing you out or lowering your quality of life and making you unhappy then get it tae fuck, however have you tried asking your management to send you on a course to get you trained up in your new role it doesn't sound professional or fair for them just to expect you to learn on your feet. Hope it works out in your favour whatever you decide good luck

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I don't get why you're asking. If you can afford not to work there then leave and find something else. C

Im asking I suppose to your views to see what the general consensus is about me not going back?

I dont feel proud of giving up if you know what I mean?

But I also dont want to be treated like shit.

Cheers pal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Okay one against the other.

Dig in.. Work pays bills and if u walk u can't sign on and get benefit straight away.

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

No logistics guy is ok. Its his boss that is the bellend and also hes my boss too. But not the main gaffer. The guy who treated me like shit is 2nd in command so to speak.

But its not only his attitude but the fact they expect me to miraculously be able to do a job i have no exoerience of and not willing to give any proper structured training. "

That changes things a lot. I was going to say, go and see the next guy up and say youve given your all but are going to have to leave. But it sounds like it's your bosses boss who's the twat, leaving only the md to speak to. I think you've been treated badly, but the rot goes so far up, theres little way to fix it.

Live with the crap environment or leave. I.e probably leave.

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

Is it the guy who'd been off sick who lambasted you? I'll answer once I know as I couldn't tell

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

"Is it the guy who'd been off sick who lambasted you? I'll answer once I know as I couldn't tell"

Think it was the guy above him.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds like your agency is mugging you off!, you were contracted to do a lesser paid role I'm guessing, so now you've stepped up with no raise in pay! (The agency will be keeping that!!). And your being treated like shit by your "superiors" who are always off sick with stress. Sounds like a Mickey Mouse company relying on agency staff due to massive turn around and sickness. My thoughts would be.

A ask the agency for a raise or you'll walk.

B ask the head gaffer of the company to set you on and give you the training you need, offer to agree to a 12 month probation with no sickness and no major fuck ups.

C. Make a monumental fuck up that will go down in company history.

Join a union and good luck buddy

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Is it the guy who'd been off sick who lambasted you? I'll answer once I know as I couldn't tell"

Guy above him

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Sounds like your agency is mugging you off!, you were contracted to do a lesser paid role I'm guessing, so now you've stepped up with no raise in pay! (The agency will be keeping that!!). And your being treated like shit by your "superiors" who are always off sick with stress. Sounds like a Mickey Mouse company relying on agency staff due to massive turn around and sickness. My thoughts would be.

A ask the agency for a raise or you'll walk.

B ask the head gaffer of the company to set you on and give you the training you need, offer to agree to a 12 month probation with no sickness and no major fuck ups.

C. Make a monumental fuck up that will go down in company history.

Join a union and good luck buddy

Thanks mate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No-one deserves to be humiliated like that. It also classifies under bulkying and harrasment. If it is beginnibg to stress you leave but remind the employer and your agents that could choose to take legal action against them, in front of witnesses.

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

I'd ask for an appointment with the agency to discuss the issue. They're bound to have other jobs that they could offer you but as you say they do make money while you're in a position.

I wouldn't stay if it's going to cause stress. Are you signed up with other agencies? I'd get your cv updated and circulated and upload to online job websites like Indeed.

Good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Take my advice, look for another job dont leave til you find one and for fucks sake dont get into Logistics again cause it will ruin you eventually, 25 yrs in it, dont know a single soul who has a good word to say about

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'd ask for an appointment with the agency to discuss the issue. They're bound to have other jobs that they could offer you but as you say they do make money while you're in a position.

I wouldn't stay if it's going to cause stress. Are you signed up with other agencies? I'd get your cv updated and circulated and upload to online job websites like Indeed.

Good luck"

Thankyou x

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By *orwegian BlueMan
over a year ago

Iceland, but Aldi is closer..

Look at this way,

The guy doing the job along side you is suffering stress and he knows what the job entails..

You are not getting any support or training and getting a bollocking for it too..

Unless you wanna end up with stress issues too, get the agency to fund you something else..

They sound a bit of a poor company if they put their staff under such pressure.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Look at this way,

The guy doing the job along side you is suffering stress and he knows what the job entails..

You are not getting any support or training and getting a bollocking for it too..

Unless you wanna end up with stress issues too, get the agency to fund you something else..

They sound a bit of a poor company if they put their staff under such pressure.

Sound advice thanks

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By *ecretlyASoftieWoman
over a year ago

Hull but travel regularly

"Is it the guy who'd been off sick who lambasted you? I'll answer once I know as I couldn't tell

Guy above him "

Ok then I think it's fair to say the stress the other guys in is probably from the workload and working for this guy. Sounds a bad manager. If you feel able, speak privately with him and tell him never to speak to you again. Your job is at risk, I've lost mine in this situation but the alternative is to put up with it but you'll end up stressed and off like the other bloke. It's not worth it. Report him to HR if you think it'll help and talk to your agency. Wish you luck with it.

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By *r Costa xxMan
over a year ago

stirling

Leave, try Saudi, they pay well

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Is it the guy who'd been off sick who lambasted you? I'll answer once I know as I couldn't tell

Guy above him

Thankyou x

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By *r Costa xxMan
over a year ago

stirling

Could it be that you're just not suited to the job or company????

Don't know, but just throwing the question out there????

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Appalling behaviour, completely unacceptable. Good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You would be better off keeping your sanity, with no stress, So tell him to .S.T.F.J.U.H.A

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Without a doubt, fuck it off. Life's too short to work for people like that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Take my advice, look for another job dont leave til you find one and for fucks sake dont get into Logistics again cause it will ruin you eventually, 25 yrs in it, dont know a single soul who has a good word to say about "

I disagree. Don't waste a moment staying somewhere that doesn't make you happy. If you can get by for a bit, stay in bed tomorrow and tell them to shove it. I've done this three times in life and always ended up better off.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks x

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By *r Costa xxMan
over a year ago

stirling

Just a shame the boss isn't here to defend himself, or is he???????

Hi Jesus

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"You would be better off keeping your sanity, with no stress, So tell him to .S.T.F.J.U.H.A"

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Appalling behaviour, completely unacceptable. Good luck

Thanks

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By *eesideMan
over a year ago

margate sumwear by the sea

I work with a agentcey my self.

If I wos you I wood be on the fone seeing if that's a nother job avalball.

Till then i wood stay with it just cos at lest its paid work.

And if you go you may not get a nother job come in for a while.

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By *r Costa xxMan
over a year ago

stirling

"I work with a agentcey my self.

If I wos you I wood be on the fone seeing if that's a nother job avalball.

Till then i wood stay with it just cos at lest its paid work.

And if you go you may not get a nother job come in for a while."

Could ask his dad (god) to strike the bad man down maybe???

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Is it the guy who'd been off sick who lambasted you? I'll answer once I know as I couldn't tell

Guy above him "

Go to the one above him. If the regular guy is going off sick because of stress etc. and his immediate boss is a total prick to you then if I were temping (and had shit all to lose) I'd go to the main boss and tell him/her what happened.

If nothing else it's the right thing to do. He shouldn't have spoken to you that way, certainly not in front of other people. His management skills are terrible and he shouldn't be managing other people.

Good luck

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Is it the guy who'd been off sick who lambasted you? I'll answer once I know as I couldn't tell

Guy above him

Good luck

Thanks x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ps is divine intervention not an option. Ask dad to help

This

Everyday is a learning day, use the place to your advantage, learn what you can and look for another job in the meantime. It's easier to get a job when you have a job. Good luck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jobs are like women mate !

When you've got a woman (job) - the rest want a piece

When you haven't got a woman an your single (no job) - none of them want you

Hope you can understand my examples and good luck with the future , me I'd let me boss go sick at me , then ask him if he's finished and laugh right in his face (having other people around makes it a whole lot funnier - I bet he explodes and go all red and will be about to break down and cry)

1 of my managers gripped me once 2 handed and 1 hand he had a rolling pin - he was shouting in my face and stuff and I calmly just said have you finished now and laughed - he got so mad ?? it was toooooo funny

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If they hit you they get the sack

If you hit them you get the sack

If you laugh at him - you will always win

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've temped and been in a similar situation and it's made me ill. If the guy you're working with has been off with stress then the writing is on the wall. Depending on your contract, WALK my friend, if it's casual employment you owe them nothing ... and if not casual, get on the phone to other agencies, line something up and work your notice.

Ps if your a contractor and you walk, you tell the job centre that the contract ended because you covered sick leave and the guy returned. They accept that casual work and contracts do end, Good luck to you x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go to his boss and say you need more training. The onus is on the company to train you adequately

If that's not forthcoming then leave if you can afford to, life's too short.

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By *rinkydonkyMan
over a year ago

Hinckley

Advice needed shall I leave my job by Jesus.... that alone tickled me...I'd stick at it Jesus you have done well out of it for all these years lol

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Tell your agency you aren't happy there and you want to leave for another job asap .. if they fuck you about enrol in another agency or two then you can tell that fucker where to stick his job and the reason you are leaving

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Or the comedy version ... Go to the guy above you .. ask him why he has forsaken you .... What's the worst that can happen .. there's no point in getting crucified over it ...

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By *exy gentMan
over a year ago

Midlothian

Confront him and he will crumble,typical bully who has wee man syndrome.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Leave.

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By *ay19720Man
over a year ago

Ashford kent

Lol I now work for myself ..as in the past I ....well I just headbutt them and fight ppl that talk to me like that..I wont have it..its that simple for me..ive done managers/ supervisors..who ever..

Find what u like in life and give that a go..too many ppl do jobs they dont like.

Im just a humble painter and I love it...love it...love it..

Good luck op

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By *orwegian BlueMan
over a year ago

Iceland, but Aldi is closer..

"I work with a agentcey my self.

If I wos you I wood be on the fone seeing if that's a nother job avalball.

Till then i wood stay with it just cos at lest its paid work.

And if you go you may not get a nother job come in for a while.

Could ask his dad (god) to strike the bad man down maybe???"

Smite him oh mighty smiter..

Op, have you ever considered carpentery as a career path?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Lol I now work for myself ..as in the past I ....well I just headbutt them and fight ppl that talk to me like that..I wont have it..its that simple for me..ive done managers/ supervisors..who ever..

Find what u like in life and give that a go..too many ppl do jobs they dont like.

Im just a humble painter and I love it...love it...love it..

Good luck op

Thanks pal

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've temped and been in a similar situation and it's made me ill. If the guy you're working with has been off with stress then the writing is on the wall. Depending on your contract, WALK my friend, if it's casual employment you owe them nothing ... and if not casual, get on the phone to other agencies, line something up and work your notice.

Thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Out of curiosity why the hell did the company hire yoy for such an important roll with zero experience?

Logistics can make or break a company in engineering

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Out of curiosity why the hell did the company hire yoy for such an important roll with zero experience?

Logistics can make or break a company in engineering "

Exactly

Probably because they don't want to hire properly and pay the wages of an experienced logistics manager?

So they just stick people in on peanuts and expect them to sink or swim as its no loss to them if you sink proberly as you are just another agency guy?

Who knows?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Out of curiosity why the hell did the company hire yoy for such an important roll with zero experience?

Logistics can make or break a company in engineering

Exactly

Probably because they don't want to hire properly and pay the wages of an experienced logistics manager?

So they just stick people in on peanuts and expect them to sink or swim as its no loss to them if you sink proberly as you are just another agency guy?

Who knows? "

Sounds abour right

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"I started a new job 3 weeks ago doing something I've never done before working in logistics for an engineering company.

The position came up as thd original logistics guy was off on sick and I was asked if I could come into the office and help out while hes on the sick?

I said yes even though I know nothing about engineering,logistics or wagons, sizes,loads etc etc. So Im a complete novice.

Anyway....

Im finding it difficult to know what the hell im doing as i have no experience of it but im trying to pick things up best i can.

Im learning on my feet more each day but its really hard work and stressful with no real help or advice or any training.

Today i was lambasted in front of everyone in the office as i handt completed a task he set me thatcwas to his satisfaction in the timescale he had set.

I tried to explain that im still trying to find my way and find my feet but he basically said...

Ive shown you once! I wont be showing you again !

Im really fucked off and I dont want to go back.

The jobs through an agency and i called them tonight on way home after work to explain how im feeling and he said he would speak to the main boss to see what the score is.

Obviously the agency want me to stay as they make money out of me as they tag on a couple of £ onto my hourly rate.

What shall i do ?

The money is pretty poor tbh and theres deffo no training on offer ever so thats not an option to ask for.

Shall i just leave and not bother going in tomorrow?

I can afford to cope if i left until i find another job.

Whats your thoughts guys ?

Stay or leave?

If you can't decide what's the best course of action for you, how do you expect a group of strangers to help you?

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By *eavenscentitCouple
over a year ago

barnstaple

Go in and calmly ask for an induction to the tasks you have been given. The person who spoke to you in that manner displayed their inner child ; remain an adult when discussing it. Doing this will show maturity, if it doesn't work then consider leaving.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I guess now you can see why the other guy is overwhelmed and stressed out.

If you want to stay, you'll have to tackle the issue head on, by approaching the appropriate person to ask for proper training and make it clear to the person who berated you that you aren't prepared to accept that treatment. Personally, I wouldn't bother, as toxic workplace environments are caused by poor senior management and it tends to be pervasive, you won't change it from the bottom up.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I started a new job 3 weeks ago doing something I've never done before working in logistics for an engineering company.

The position came up as thd original logistics guy was off on sick and I was asked if I could come into the office and help out while hes on the sick?

I said yes even though I know nothing about engineering,logistics or wagons, sizes,loads etc etc. So Im a complete novice.

Anyway....

Im finding it difficult to know what the hell im doing as i have no experience of it but im trying to pick things up best i can.

Im learning on my feet more each day but its really hard work and stressful with no real help or advice or any training.

Today i was lambasted in front of everyone in the office as i handt completed a task he set me thatcwas to his satisfaction in the timescale he had set.

I tried to explain that im still trying to find my way and find my feet but he basically said...

Ive shown you once! I wont be showing you again !

Im really fucked off and I dont want to go back.

The jobs through an agency and i called them tonight on way home after work to explain how im feeling and he said he would speak to the main boss to see what the score is.

Obviously the agency want me to stay as they make money out of me as they tag on a couple of £ onto my hourly rate.

What shall i do ?

The money is pretty poor tbh and theres deffo no training on offer ever so thats not an option to ask for.

Shall i just leave and not bother going in tomorrow?

I can afford to cope if i left until i find another job.

Whats your thoughts guys ?

Stay or leave?

If you can't decide what's the best course of action for you, how do you expect a group of strangers to help you?

I like the personal opinions from individuals in here and it can give you sound realistic advice as a collective too.

It helps me get good understanding on the best course of action to take from peoples unbiased views on it.

Thats why I enjoy the forums as theres some great people in here who can give sound realistic advice

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I guess now you can see why the other guy is overwhelmed and stressed out.

Well explained thankyou x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I guess now you can see why the other guy is overwhelmed and stressed out.

Well explained thankyou x

If you do decide to stay, give it a specific timespan in which you expect improvement, don't just go in every day hoping today might be better, you end up more invested and feeling more of a failure at the thought of leaving.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They've already driven one poor guy to the verge of a breakdown and now they are starting on you?

I'd jump ship and swim like hell personally, life's to short for that kind of bs.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"They've already driven one poor guy to the verge of a breakdown and now they are starting on you?

I'd jump ship and swim like hell personally, life's to short for that kind of bs."

Cheers x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you don't like your job, quit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have a word all round with those concerned - the agency and the work place. Treatment like that is unacceptable.

On the brightside - soon be Easter, which I believe is YOUR time. Just think how amazed they will be when they hear of your demise on the Friday and you walk back amongst them 3 days later.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Have a word all round with those concerned - the agency and the work place. Treatment like that is unacceptable.

On the brightside - soon be Easter, which I believe is YOUR time. Just think how amazed they will be when they hear of your demise on the Friday and you walk back amongst them 3 days later. "

Ha Ha Thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I go with what fire blade said.

Leaving with no closure sounds like what bellend might quite like you to do, I wouldn't give him the satisfaction.

And, because I'm a stranger I do have your best interests at heart

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I go with what fire blade said.

Leaving with no closure sounds like what bellend might quite like you to do, I wouldn't give him the satisfaction.

And, because I'm a stranger I do have your best interests at heart

Of course you do darling ?

I decided not to go back today.

So think i will spring clean my house

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Of course you do darling ?

Sarcasm? That's sad

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Of course you do darling ?

Sarcasm? That's sad "

No it was playful and innocent.

You know id have no problem messaging you in person if i wanted to say something derogatory x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Of course you do darling ?

Sarcasm? That's sad

No it was playful and innocent.

You know id have no problem messaging you in person if i wanted to say something derogatory x"

Meow. I'm out.

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By *W ChapMan
over a year ago

Swindon

IMO, never walk from a job unless you have something bigger and better to go after.

Is 'He' the guy who was off sick and is now back, if so he's obviously feels threatened.

Don't let the actions of one guy put you off, if it's a role you can develop into maybe it's worth sticking at???

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"IMO, never walk from a job unless you have something bigger and better to go after.

Is 'He' the guy who was off sick and is now back, if so he's obviously feels threatened.

Don't let the actions of one guy put you off, if it's a role you can develop into maybe it's worth sticking at??? "

Thanks mate but without any training in place or any structure in that place then nothing will improve. Thats why people havent stuck it as its too much of a mess and with that comes stress all for peanuts agency rates with no intention of them giving anyone contracts.

Ive sent sn email in explaining my reasons for leaving.

Lifes too short go be treated like shit and im too old for it too.

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By *r Costa xxMan
over a year ago

stirling

So given the choice of manning up or leaving......you left?

Well done OP

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

How's it going? Have you found a new job?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How's it going? Have you found a new job?"

Um, he UNLOSed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh! I liked his posts

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Was that Jesus?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Was that Jesus?"

It's not even Easter yet. I'll keep an eye out three days after....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oh! I liked his posts

Sounds like he quit his job though so that's good.

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By *r Costa xxMan
over a year ago

stirling

"Oh! I liked his posts

Sounds like he quit his job though so that's good. "

His boss will be relieved

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"IMO, never walk from a job unless you have something bigger and better to go after.

Is 'He' the guy who was off sick and is now back, if so he's obviously feels threatened.

Don't let the actions of one guy put you off, if it's a role you can develop into maybe it's worth sticking at??? "

Bad advice. Sanity is more important than money.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hhmmmmmmmm

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By *revaunanceCouple
over a year ago

Exeter

Penny dropped?

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

The end of the 2nd coming.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Penny dropped?"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You lot made him leave the site!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I started a new job 3 weeks ago doing something I've never done before working in logistics for an engineering company.

The position came up as thd original logistics guy was off on sick and I was asked if I could come into the office and help out while hes on the sick?

I said yes even though I know nothing about engineering,logistics or wagons, sizes,loads etc etc. So Im a complete novice.

Anyway....

Im finding it difficult to know what the hell im doing as i have no experience of it but im trying to pick things up best i can.

Im learning on my feet more each day but its really hard work and stressful with no real help or advice or any training.

Today i was lambasted in front of everyone in the office as i handt completed a task he set me thatcwas to his satisfaction in the timescale he had set.

I tried to explain that im still trying to find my way and find my feet but he basically said...

Ive shown you once! I wont be showing you again !

Im really fucked off and I dont want to go back.

The jobs through an agency and i called them tonight on way home after work to explain how im feeling and he said he would speak to the main boss to see what the score is.

Obviously the agency want me to stay as they make money out of me as they tag on a couple of £ onto my hourly rate.

What shall i do ?

The money is pretty poor tbh and theres deffo no training on offer ever so thats not an option to ask for.

Shall i just leave and not bother going in tomorrow?

I can afford to cope if i left until i find another job.

Whats your thoughts guys ?

Stay or leave?

Leave. They are not worth your time. You come across as a genuine guy with a lot to offer. They're at it. Good luck, let us know how you get on xxx

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By *revaunanceCouple
over a year ago

Exeter

"You lot made him leave the site!

No, apparently his wife did. Or his mistress, or her lover, or the cats step uncle. It gets so confusing at times!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"You lot made him leave the site!

No, apparently his wife did. Or his mistress, or her lover, or the cats step uncle. It gets so confusing at times!"

I *think* you've got the wrong person...

Unless I've got the wrong person...

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"You lot made him leave the site!

I thought we were advising leaving his job.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"You lot made him leave the site!

No, apparently his wife did. Or his mistress, or her lover, or the cats step uncle. It gets so confusing at times!

I *think* you've got the wrong person...

Unless I've got the wrong person..."

I dont think you have Courtney

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"You lot made him leave the site!

No, apparently his wife did. Or his mistress, or her lover, or the cats step uncle. It gets so confusing at times!

I *think* you've got the wrong person...

Unless I've got the wrong person..."

Oh, that. Me too then. I thought it was jesus who asked about his job.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shame he left. Some good advice here.

If you are ever that unhappy in your job that it makes you question your choices or makes you ill its time to find a change in direction.

Do what makes you happy and never doubt yourselves.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh man, was that Jesus who left? I liked him, he was fun.... still if he comes back Sunday we can all eat chocolate right?

Oh yeah, job thing... point of being agency is you owe and are owed no loyalty, just walk on out of there.

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

He was Fab logistics manager. Leaving the job and unlos were the same thing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He was Fab logistics manager. Leaving the job and unlos were the same thing."

:D makes perfect sense now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Get the strangly innapropriate to anyone who hasn't had enough lysergic acid diethylamide in their lives, chocolate eggs and rabbits handy,

Rumor has it that Jesus has risen again

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"Get the strangly innapropriate to anyone who hasn't had enough lysergic acid diethylamide in their lives, chocolate eggs and rabbits handy,

Rumor has it that Jesus has risen again

His 3rd coming?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Get the strangly innapropriate to anyone who hasn't had enough lysergic acid diethylamide in their lives, chocolate eggs and rabbits handy,

Rumor has it that Jesus has risen again

His 3rd coming? "

3RD, 5TH how the bloody hell should I know, My youth is sufficiently miss spent to get the rabbit and egg connections, struggling with the chocolate, thought that was what happened when a Portuguese Italian shagged a Spanish queen and was sent west with a boat load of criminals

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Why don't we celebrate Columbus day with potatoes, chocolate and cocain?

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