Boss Wants Employee To Work According To Her Laid Out Time, Employee Maliciously Complies And Gets Manager Demoted
Ineffective managers can create confusion, annoyance, and low morale at work. Have you ever had a manager who creates mayhem, acts clueless, and makes poor choices? It’s aggravating and often feels like you can do nothing to improve the situation. However, there is a method to stop that inept boss in their tracks. Simply putting in your regular hours, you can disrupt their plans and pressure them to get their act together or leave.
This is exactly what one Redditor did, demonstrating the power of consistent and diligent work in dealing with an incompetent employer. The OP, a factory supervisor working an 8.5-hour shift, quickly discovered that the second shift supervisor often left early. To cover the gaps, OP started working additional hours, completing both his and the other supervisor’s shifts. With two superiors, OP encountered issues when a new boss noticed him leaving early and sent an email addressing his work hours.
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1. Instructed to work an 8 1/2 hour shift without leaving early, the OP adhered precisely to the specified hours.
2. Hired as a night shift supervisor at a manufacturing plant for an 8-hour shift, OP soon learned the shift was considered 8 1/2 hours, from 11 pm to 7:30 am.
3. As OP settled in, they discovered that the second shift supervisor was a complete disaster. Known for frequently leaving early, calling out at least once a week, and abandoning the plant on Friday nights by 5:30 with instructions to call if there were issues.
4. Whenever the second shift supervisor is out, OP covers the last three hours of his shift in addition to his own, coming in around 8 pm at least once a week.
5. Then Sarah becomes OP’s boss. Alongside another supervisor, she insists OP works 11-11 on Monday through Wednesday and 11-10 on Friday.
6. Now furious, Sarah spots OP leaving at 7:15 one morning after he came in two hours early. She sends an email to clarify time expectations.
7. OP received an email stating that Sarah was coming in early to talk to him. When she arrives, she issues a formal warning for OP’s early departures.
8. During the meeting, attended by HR, Sarah stated that OP is expected to work his full 8 1/2-hour shift. OP ensured this expectation was officially recorded, which HR documented.
9. The following week, the second shift supervisor is out for two days. After the first day, Sarah questioned why OP didn’t come in early to address problems on his shift, and he responded that he completed his 8 1/2-hour shift and was not responsible for his duties.
10. To cover the second shift supervisor’s absences, the company hired a contractor at $125 an hour for 19 weeks and eventually brought in a fourth supervisor at $85k per year.
Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this.
11. It would have been more cost-effective to terminate the underperforming supervisor and hire a replacement.
12. Wage theft, a prevalent crime, can affect salaried employees as well, illustrating the importance of vigilance in protecting one’s rights.
13. The expectation for excessive unpaid overtime baffles me. Being made a salary doesn’t justify exploitation!!
14. Your efforts in ensuring documentation with HR were commendable. It’s important to have everything properly recorded.
15. How did the trainwreck manage to avoid termination?
16. One can’t help but wonder what leverage the problematic supervisor holds to continually evade consequences for such behavior. It’s baffling how he consistently escapes accountability.
17. Employer misconduct like this often fuels the need for unions, though some have swung too far in the opposite direction.
18. Going above and beyond often goes unnoticed or unappreciated!!
19. Regularly working over 40 hours per week, even on a salary, could entitle you to overtime pay. Consulting with a lawyer might be wise to explore your rights in this matter.
20. It’s baffling that OP was always expected to cover for him rather than having the other supervisor return to work.
The story highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing the extra efforts employees make, even when they aren’t immediately visible. By sticking to his designated 8.5-hour shift, OP exposed the shortcomings of his management, ultimately leading to a more efficient allocation of resources. This situation underscores the necessity for employers to maintain a fair and clear understanding of their employees’ contributions. Do share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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