work relationship

Posted by Alice Wong (467 days ago)

If I am not happy to my current job, whether it is time to change to another job? Currently I work in a private company, the boss dislike me, he always could find the wrong conduct in my work. I found even other staffs do things wrong, he does not realize it or he does not care about it. Some staffs have copied his attitude and be very bad to me. I have worked in this company for nearly two years. Whether could I change to another job? In the past, I have changed 3 companies. Averagely stay one year or two , then change job.

I do not want my future employer feel I change job too frequently. Whether it is a wise decision to change?

Thanks,

Alice

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by Alice Wong (467 days ago)

Or should I stay to fight to win trust. Maybe in the next station, I may face the same problem.

Really don’t know what to do. I just feel how bad people could be.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Justin Credible (467 days ago)

What are your boss' primary complaints about your work?

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Posted by Alice Wong (467 days ago)

Every thing, I think. For example, if I have not report a trival, he may ask why not report to him even though there are nothing happen in the end. If I say my opinion on one matter, he could say you are wrong in front of some staffs.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Aulelei (467 days ago)

Did you leave your previous jobs for the same reasons? How long have you stayed with this company?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by executor (467 days ago)

well, i can say i have had my share of such troubles in the past, especially back when i was new in the firm.

First off, I should say that you are quite brave and courageous to have faced the public rants from your boss and bad conduct of associates.

I suggest you to try the following (if applicable):

1. try to reflect and remember when the attitude from your boss first started to manifest. Did it happen right after you did something? Or was he like that even from when you started to work two years ago. If you figured he has always been like that, chances are you may not be the only one who is suffering. You are not alone. If you keep your chin up and fight the battle head on, then you are definitely more professional as an individual under fire. Keep your composure and do not let everyone see you down.

If you came under fire from the boss, be quick to bounce back by

a.) ...asking what you should have done. Ask around about protocols. If yours is a routine job and not creative in nature, a solid system of handling things would help. No matter how small it may be just do the file and report--well it is how the boss wants it anyway.

b.) tactfully apologize in a simple manner and explain clearly the circumstances. The boss may not have known all the facts.

c.) have a good outlook at the end of the day by leaving work at the office and concentrating your mind on something else--don't let the troubles from work eat you.

d.) Try to talk with your associates and let them know how you feel. Let them understand you better. Respect comes from trust. Trust comes from understanding each other.

Now if you feel you have reached your limits and the problem is chronic then there is no question if you should change firms. As the saying goes, a happy worker is a productive worker. If you feel you are productive enough but still keep on getting the cold treatment, then it is time to sell your skills somewhere else.

I suggest you shop around for the best working environment through first hand info from other firms' employees (if you are close and familiar with them).

Having said all these, you should not worry much about the next prospective employers. The right employer will come and he is one who can see your potentials. I would suggest though that you finish your current term in a round figure --say two years if possible.

I hope I made some sense and helped you in some way. We all make mistakes and we try to learn from them, right? I myself have made tons of them. When driven down by such problems, I pause for a moment and stand back up with my head held up high. These challenges have toughened me and made me more professional than ever. It's undeniable that we work for security but we should work where we are happy (or contented).

Be strong and good luck on your choice.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Alice Wong (466 days ago)

Dear Mr. Executor,

Thank you very much for your advice, it could be very helpful to my career and my life.
I think you have found universal philosophy- the rules to live and you learnt from every adjust ion.
I will practice more and improve my talent more in case one day you need advice, I could give functional advice in return.
Thank you for telling me the rules again. I feel my head have become clear now.

Best wishes,
Alice

(I am based in Hong Kong)