My employer treats us like shit.

On December 10 2011 17:09 Rad wrote:
I won't say "just find another job" because that suggests it's easy. I will say "find another job" because that's what you need to do in this case. If you NEED the job, then start applying everywhere. McDonalds, Target, Walmart, the gas station, etc. If those jobs seem less appealing than getting verbally abused at work, then reconsider your stance on how bad it is.

I don't know what legal moves you can make on the business but I would guess there are none. I've never heard of yelling at someone being against the law. Leave on a positive note and go get another job. Don't make the mistake of telling them to F off because your future employers may contact them. Just do yourself a favor and move on quietly. If everyone did that, they wouldn't have a business because no one would work for them.

On December 10 2011 17:11 LambtrOn wrote:

Perhaps not yelling, but swearing at employees is a serious no no. There are labor laws that should protect us. We have rights as employees. And normally I would just move on, but I feel so strongly about this. I can't let it go.

On December 10 2011 17:19 Trowabarton756 wrote:
Hostile Work Environment

Hostile work environment harassment occurs when unwelcome comments or conduct based on sex, race or other legally protected characteristics unreasonably interferes with an employee’s work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment.

What is Not Harassment?
The anti-discrimination statutes are not a general civility code. Thus, federal law does not prohibit simple teasing, offhand comments, or isolated incidents that are not extremely serious. Rather, the conduct must be so objectively offensive as to alter the conditions of the individual’s employment. The conditions of employment are altered only if the harassment culminates in a tangible employment action or is sufficiently severe or pervasive to create a hostile work environment.

Report any incident of harassment immediately to your supervisor, any member of management and/or to the Director of the Office of Workplace Diversity.

On December 10 2011 17:31 Rad wrote:
You'd be surprised how quickly people will change when you put their business at jeopardy

Just realize if you do something like that, if they go hire a bunch of other people, you're out of a job and out of a reference. Your choice though, could be fun/rewarding XD

On December 10 2011 17:29 LambtrOn wrote:
This is unfortunate. I guess we'll just have to plan a mass walk out

On December 10 2011 17:11 LambtrOn wrote:

Perhaps not yelling, but swearing at employees is a serious no no. There are labor laws that should protect us. We have rights as employees. And normally I would just move on, but I feel so strongly about this. I can't let it go.

On December 10 2011 17:48 Frozenhelfire wrote:


I don't think I would want to work in a place where I couldn't throw out the occasional fuck or shit. People take swear words way to seriously. Maybe my work is a lot more laid back than most. During Veteran's Day my co-workers had beers during lunch. One of them took out a gun and we had a lot of fun taking it apart and talking about different kinds of bullets. Afterwards we left early and my boss took some circular pieces of cardboard on which to test the choke of his new shotgun. I personally just went home for the day, but I find that kind of an environment a lot of fun. I guess it would be different in a more hostile environment, but saying fuck and bitch doesn't make the workplace hostile. The context and meaning behind the words makes the place hostile.

On December 10 2011 17:48 Frozenhelfire wrote:


I don't think I would want to work in a place where I couldn't throw out the occasional fuck or shit. People take swear words way to seriously. Maybe my work is a lot more laid back than most. During Veteran's Day my co-workers had beers during lunch. One of them took out a gun and we had a lot of fun taking it apart and talking about different kinds of bullets. Afterwards we left early and my boss took some circular pieces of cardboard on which to test the choke of his new shotgun. I personally just went home for the day, but I find that kind of an environment a lot of fun. I guess it would be different in a more hostile environment, but saying fuck and bitch doesn't make the workplace hostile. The context and meaning behind the words makes the place hostile.

On December 10 2011 18:02 Excomm wrote:
I've had 2 or 3 bosses that think they can run a business through intimidation. Some people do it because they think they are paying their workers too much for what they do. Other people do it because they think it makes it easy for them to keep the employees down and so that they will not ask for raises.

I don't know your particular situation, but I'll say what works for me in these situations.

If you don't feel you are performing up to the bosses' standards, then you probably aren't confident enough to confront him and you might lose your job because of it. In this case if you can't stand the job, then try to find a new job while showing up to work. As long as you show up and do something, then you should feel secure about your job.

If you feel you have been contributing more than the other employees then I would confront the boss and ask him if he would consider talking to you about a pay raise or a promotion. You will immediately be able to tell how much your work is valued by his/her reaction. If they go off on you then you will never get anything out of your job anyway, so best to look for another one. If the boss values you as an employee then they might be willing to negotiate with you.

Keep in mind that an employer can pretty much do whatever they want to you at your job because they are paying you money to be there and do what they want (as long as it is not illegal). If they want to yell at you they can because they are paying you to be yelled at and wasting their own money by doing so (I find it to be hilarious). What you are describing is not an unusual situation in the workplace. If you really need the money and have no other options, you should suck it up and hope that it gets better. If it doesn't and you can't stand your job, then look for another one. Protesting or walking out is unlikely to change anything. Keep in mind that there are plenty of other people that are willing to pay for your time and you should use it you see fit.

On December 10 2011 18:02 Pawsom wrote:



You realize there's a huge difference between searing, and swearing at someone?

On December 10 2011 18:27 nttea wrote:
I would tell him to stop being a fucking ass, if not for my sake then for his shitty restaurant's. Then keep talking back to him whenever he's a dick until he either gets it or fires me. Don't do what i do though im unemployed.