Bad new boss

[Dr Evil]

I am working part-time for a friendly firm, had no complaints from the clients and was well respected. Unfortunately the old supervisor retired and has been replaced by a menopausal sociopath who mistakes control freak bullying for competence-she has actually reduced efficiency and made staff miserable. I am the only person who can stand up to her-I don't see why I should have to leave, I've worked for tough bosses before and aways gained their respect, but this lady is nuts-she even blamed me for her hot flushes when I told her a few home truths.
I should have moved on to a respectable job while the going was good, but I was happy enough to leave things as they were while I finished my side-projects.
What are my options? Needless to say I am looking for another job behind her back. But I want revenge for this, for the sake of other workers.
Or is all lost when a sociopath worms it's way into an organisation?

[withahip]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV7W9vWVCtw[/youtube]

[the ghost of guitarplayer]

Complain to the area manager, if there is one? Depends on what kind of firm it is. Donkeys years ago I worked in a shop and the manager was a moron, alienating staff and customers along the way. We all resigned on mass. I did decide to leave as I was at college at the time, but he was sacked for what happened. If she is a super bitch who is making staff miserable, that's not on. If she has no immediate superior to complain to, there's not much you can do apart from leaving yourself.

As for revenge, apart from waiting for the hottest day of the year soon and then turning the heating up full blast to make her think she's having a really hot flush, there's no point in bothering. There's not much you can do about arsey bosses - there's too many in the workplace - unless you fancy blowing up their business premises and going to prison. You could steal her favoured pet cat (assuming she's unmarried as she is such a bitch), invite her round for dinner and serve up a nice chow mein dish, featuring rather tasty marinated meat.

[tonywojo]

Complain to the area manager, if there is one? Depends on what kind of firm it is. Donkeys years ago I worked in a shop and the manager was a moron, alienating staff and customers along the way. We all resigned on mass. I did decide to leave as I was at college at the time, but he was sacked for what happened. If she is a super bitch who is making staff miserable, that's not on. If she has no immediate superior to complain to, there's not much you can do apart from leaving yourself.

As for revenge, apart from waiting for the hottest day of the year soon and then turning the heating up full blast to make her think she's having a really hot flush, there's no point in bothering. There's not much you can do about arsey bosses - there's too many in the workplace - unless you fancy blowing up their business premises and going to prison. You could steal her favoured pet cat (assuming she's unmarried as she is such a bitch), invite her round for dinner and serve up a nice chow mein dish, featuring rather tasty marinated meat.

ive always said 7 out of 10 managers are rubbish
but dont get me started
my current one howvere is great

[DivaDiana77]

Dr. Evil, are you in the UK? Isn't there some kind of workers rights organization you can complain to? We've got both state and federal ones in the USA, though I don't know if they actually do any good. Unions aren't worth shit for newbies though I'm sure they're grand for the tenured. I only say that because I've had bad experiences with unions.

--oh forgive me--organisation. ;)

[JackT]

IMO, the greatest quality in a manager is loyalty to his people.

[tonywojo]

Dr. Evil, are you in the UK? Isn't there some kind of workers rights organization you can complain to? We've got both state and federal ones in the USA, though I don't know if they actually do any good. Unions aren't worth shit for newbies though I'm sure they're grand for the tenured. I only say that because I've had bad experiences with unions.

--oh forgive me--organisation. ;)

state and fed ? difference?
pardon naivety

[Dr Cheese]

[DivaDiana77]

state and fed ? difference?
pardon naivety

Wot? we have to study the UK but you don't study us? Alright, Ill admit we don't study everything.

The federal government binds all of the states together and regulates commerce, trade, employment and education on the national level. However, states are able to decide many things for themselves and govern themselves so long as they also follow the Constitution.

Federal labor laws and organizations establish a minimum wage and certain workers rights which all states must follow at the basic level. However, some states go beyond that guaranteeing their workers more or different rights than other states. California is more generous with a minimum wage, however the cost of living is higher. So it balances out. In terms of reporting employment problems, there are state and federal organizations which can regulate how employees are treated and investigate reports of misdeeds. And we also have state and federal court systems which hear different things.

Not sure if counties in England are allowed autonomy so I wasn't sure there was a comparison there.

[tonywojo]

Wot? we have to study the UK but you don't study us? Alright, Ill admit we don't study everything.

The federal government binds all of the states together and regulates commerce, trade, employment and education on the national level. However, states are able to decide many things for themselves and govern themselves so long as they also follow the Constitution.

Federal labor laws and organizations establish a minimum wage and certain workers rights which all states must follow at the basic level. However, some states go beyond that guaranteeing their workers more or different rights than other states. California is more generous with a minimum wage, however the cost of living is higher. So it balances out. In terms of reporting employment problems, there are state and federal organizations which can regulate how employees are treated and investigate reports of misdeeds. And we also have state and federal court systems which hear different things.

Not sure if counties in England are allowed autonomy so I wasn't sure there was a comparison there.

like local govt an national govt then

[In The Margins]

We also have local government. Federal, state, local. It's called democracy.

[Dr Evil]

I have a better idea. If I am forced to leave, I will build robots to do the job and take over the firms contract.

[withahip]

I think you need a little inspiration so I am going to post this song. This is for everyone going through a rough time - here is your inspiration!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F47AfASOnA8[/youtube]

[fat cherry]

like local govt an national govt then

think its more like the scottish & welsh assemblies -vs westminster. though who knows. No we dont study anybody, not the yanks, french, germans, indians, taliban or whatever. dont even do times tables any more. no thats not true but my kids school has a new head teach and he's canning anything that has less than a sizable quota so theres going to even less diversity. now if he just got rid of the shite teachers, employed some good ones (ha ha) I'm sure they could manage it. sorry, is this off topic?

[fat cherry]

though on topic... about ten or more years ago I had a tendency to go off on one with tosspot managers - yes really. Once half the company was called into the office and told that half the company was going to be leaving....... long pause....., this was before I'd heard of simon cowell and the way he tells the X factor lot they are in or out.... long pause, ... but its not you. Thanks mate I thought. After that it went down hill a bit and I eventually found another job after a couple of verbal warnings and a written one concerning my stomping, not to mention voicing of an opinion or two. Then I started working freelance and my ability to step back and be an obsequeous toady all in the name of cash increased a thousand-fold. Mind you I'm skint now. though that might be the economic downturn.