From jump this guy has been sh!tty to me. Today he pulls me aside and says that 'someone' has mentioned that I seem like I don't do any work. No word on who that someone is- never mind that because of a fire a year ago I share an office with a bunch of marketing people who wouldn't know in-depth IT/Networking work on a computer screen from browsing the web. I ask him why he didn't come to my defense and cited how I've worked nights, weekends and even days off when things need to get done, and I've never once asked for compensation. He just says that he was passing it along. I then confront him saying that it's bull**** and that there should be some solidarity. He says at that point that he had reservations about me when I started because I 'said I like to socialize'- which is totally misconstruing what I said in my interview...I said that I liked to know all of the users I support and be friendly with them so they could be more forthcoming with issues- in short, I like to be proactive and provide customer service. He also says that I'm not as skilled as he would like...even though I was completely honest in my interview and he hasn't given me a lick of training or what his expectations were since day one. I've essentially had to figure out all of these proprietary software apps and other software that I didn't list on my resume. So I'm completely disenchanted with this job now because of this prick, even though I like the company. Did I mention that even though they hired me to do network administration, server administration, desktop support, cable monkey, phone wiring, handyman, moving man, etc, etc, they only pay me about what a good experienced desktop support would make? I really wanted to drop a big f-bomb on that place and walk out for good but it's an ideal job for me because I have a family, the economy sucks and the company is growing like crazy, and it's two freaking miles from where I live. I'm not sure what to do, but I guess I'm going to suck it up and be a man and keep plugging at it, and try to be employee they expect me to be. It sucks because I got into IT because I like it- I had a fantastic (financially) sales career ten years ago. One more kick in the balls- this guy has the nerve to move me next to his desk like I'm some third grader with behavior problems. He says it's so we can 'work more closely together'...ironically something I needed and wanted up until about four hours ago. Ugh...
Do you still want to work with this guy? You'll have either win him over or smash his ignorant face against reality.
Wow, this sounds almost exactly what I've been going through. I don't think I can really offer any advice, sorry.
this happened to a co-worker of mine. other co-workers were talking smack about him, so his supervisor called him in for a meeting. he told is supervisor about his extra job related efforts. he also firmly pointed out that a supervisor shouldn't be listening to rumors and taking it as facts. my co-worker has a few people that don't like him, mostly because he's young and been promoted over people that's been there longer. but he gets a lot of respect because he's forward.
Best suggestion I can give is... get books... get educated... get the eff out of there. Get yourself to the level where you don't got to take this sort of crap. You need to get out of doing Help Desk/desk side support. Learn some more server stuff and then more into networking. Move on up and then move on out.
You're in a tough situation - my guess is that your boss didn't really want to hire you in the first place, but settled for you when his ideal candidate didn't materialize. However, rather than modifying his expectations, he's punishing you for not meeting his ideal. Let things cool off and then approach him again (make sure it's at a time when he's not overly busy). Talk about the following in this order: 1) Clarify the "socializing" remark - say something like "I can understand your concern with any candidate who indicates a propensity for chatting on the job, but what I meant was (insert your own explanation here). I'm sorry if I didn't make that clear during our discussions." Then ask him if anyone was specific in their charges that you "don't do any work." 2) Training - Did your boss promise you that he'd be giving you any when you were hired? If he did, then you should mention this as well, and remind him that you have taken steps on your own to learn the software. If there was no promise in training, then I would ask him point blank "What specific skills do you want me to have that I don't already?" 3) Tell him you want to succeed (and make him happy) at the position, but that as things are now, you are unsure of his expectations. Before he answers, make sure you tell him what you thought the job requirements were, and explain how you've been meeting them already. If he has given you any useful feedback in topics #1 and 2, then mention you will work on those and ask if there is anything else. Once you are done with your conversation, I would type up and email him a summary so that you have things on record. However, it is very possible that he may avoid specifics or might even say something like "Just do what I tell you to and everything will be fine." In that case, you need to go to HR and ask for them to intervene. Yes it will piss him off, but frankly, it seems like he's already pissed off with you. Sometimes a real (rather than passive-aggressive) confrontation can knock sense into an overly critical boss and HR's presence will force him to be specific in his expectations (as well as force him to act professionally).
ummm...yeah...I'm gonna need you to come in this weekend... Seriously, find something else, unless that guy quits then you'll be miserable for the rest of your time there or until he finds a legit reason to can you.
close thread this is the advice you need to follow (though I might not go to hr). you have a family support and the economy sucks
Sounds like my last job. Is this a big company or a small company? Can you tell us the name or at lest the first letter of the company name
