Comments on: 8 Things to Do When You Hate Your Job http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/i-hate-my-job-tips-for-a-better-working-environment/ Got goals? Need a push in the right direction? You've come to the right place! Thu, 24 May 2012 06:38:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Bob http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/i-hate-my-job-tips-for-a-better-working-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-41776 Bob Sat, 07 Apr 2012 04:31:43 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=221#comment-41776 I'm sorry, but these tips will not be helpful to the vast majority of people. Creating a better work environment might help, but most of the time that is something that lies outside of your control. A more reasonable work load, less overtime, better treatment from your superiors, etc. are all things that would lead to a better work environment. Unfortunately, these are all things that are out of your direct control, no matter how many thank you letters you write. I’m sorry, but these tips will not be helpful to the vast majority of people. Creating a better work environment might help, but most of the time that is something that lies outside of your control. A more reasonable work load, less overtime, better treatment from your superiors, etc. are all things that would lead to a better work environment. Unfortunately, these are all things that are out of your direct control, no matter how many thank you letters you write.

]]> By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/i-hate-my-job-tips-for-a-better-working-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-12342 Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Mon, 04 Oct 2010 02:16:37 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=221#comment-12342 I'm not sure how work uniforms help create a better work environment....is it similar to students wearing a school uniform? But, students are young and immature, and employees at work don't necessarily need a uniform to create a good work environment! I’m not sure how work uniforms help create a better work environment….is it similar to students wearing a school uniform? But, students are young and immature, and employees at work don’t necessarily need a uniform to create a good work environment!

]]> By: Alex Peters http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/i-hate-my-job-tips-for-a-better-working-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-12228 Alex Peters Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:05:09 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=221#comment-12228 Its such a shame when work places dont seem to be operated fairly and that bosses or supervisors appear to have their favourites, work uniforms and tunics play an important part of helping you to fit in, some bosses seem to take some sort of satisfaction out of making people feel small and undervalued Its such a shame when work places dont seem to be operated fairly and that bosses or supervisors appear to have their favourites, work uniforms and tunics play an important part of helping you to fit in, some bosses seem to take some sort of satisfaction out of making people feel small and undervalued

]]> By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/i-hate-my-job-tips-for-a-better-working-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-9623 Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:42:14 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=221#comment-9623 Dear Sunshine, I'm sorry to hear that work is such a struggle -- it sounds like reverse discrimination! One possibility is to talk to her; ask her if you've offended her in any way, or if there's anything you can do to increase your chances of getting a uniform. This might be a better way to improve your work environment than reporting her or having her investigated! If you do decide to go over her head, I urge to to EXPECT that she'll find out. Things like this aren't often kept quiet for long, and you don't know what her relationship is like with her manager. If she and her manager get along well, then you might find yourself out of a job. If you believe she should be investigated for employee discrimination or poor management practices, then I absolutely think you should do it. Just don't expect it to change nothing...because all actions have reactions! You may not be able to enjoy the best of all worlds: keeping your job, getting your uniform, and reporting her successfully. Good luck -- and maybe you want to dust off your resume, and start sending it out again? It might be a good backup plan....because working at a place that you don't like is a sad way to spend your days! Laurie .-= Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen´s last blog post blog ..Help Sticking to Your Budget – 5 Steps to Achieving Financial Freedom =-. Dear Sunshine,

I’m sorry to hear that work is such a struggle — it sounds like reverse discrimination!

One possibility is to talk to her; ask her if you’ve offended her in any way, or if there’s anything you can do to increase your chances of getting a uniform. This might be a better way to improve your work environment than reporting her or having her investigated!

If you do decide to go over her head, I urge to to EXPECT that she’ll find out. Things like this aren’t often kept quiet for long, and you don’t know what her relationship is like with her manager. If she and her manager get along well, then you might find yourself out of a job.

If you believe she should be investigated for employee discrimination or poor management practices, then I absolutely think you should do it. Just don’t expect it to change nothing…because all actions have reactions! You may not be able to enjoy the best of all worlds: keeping your job, getting your uniform, and reporting her successfully.

Good luck — and maybe you want to dust off your resume, and start sending it out again? It might be a good backup plan….because working at a place that you don’t like is a sad way to spend your days!

Laurie
.-= Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen´s last blog post blog ..Help Sticking to Your Budget – 5 Steps to Achieving Financial Freedom =-.

]]> By: sunshine 662 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/i-hate-my-job-tips-for-a-better-working-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-9584 sunshine 662 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:12:23 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=221#comment-9584 I've been on the job for 2 1/2 mths. There were 6 new people hired after me,all have their uniforms. I went to the manager and said when will or can I pick up my uniform and she told me NO flat out. I know she have her little favorites and and that great but when it comes to employees of a different race (diverse) she purposely sabatage their training to find any small reason to fire. I've had a person that works closely with her come back and tell me these things. She has all the hispanics as her people to get her info about all the employees and if they feel like they don't like you then she will fire you cut & dry. I'm a white woman and Ican't really say anything in fear of I will lose my job. I think our supervisor should be investigated and fired for the practices and illegal firing that she has done. How do I go over her head and try to have her investigated w\out puttuing my self in the potential spot of being fired. How do I help the employees have her investigated w\out all the employees including myself being fired for asking or wanting to know. There has to be a way. Do I go over her head ot her supervisor or the person over her supervisor? @ lost fo words. I’ve been on the job for 2 1/2 mths. There were 6 new people hired after me,all have their uniforms. I went to the manager and said when will or can I pick up my uniform and she told me NO flat out. I know she have her little favorites and and that great but when it comes to employees of a different race (diverse) she purposely sabatage their training to find any small reason to fire. I’ve had a person that works closely with her come back and tell me these things. She has all the hispanics as her people to get her info about all the employees and if they feel like they don’t like you then she will fire you cut & dry. I’m a white woman and Ican’t really say anything in fear of I will lose my job. I think our supervisor should be investigated and fired for the practices and illegal firing that she has done. How do I go over her head and try to have her investigated w\out puttuing my self in the potential spot of being fired. How do I help the employees have her investigated w\out all the employees including myself being fired for asking or wanting to know. There has to be a way. Do I go over her head ot her supervisor or the person over her supervisor? @ lost fo words.

]]> By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/i-hate-my-job-tips-for-a-better-working-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-7574 Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:07:00 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=221#comment-7574 Thanks for your comment, Tanmoy. If you're in Human Resources, then I bet you have your own set of effective tips for a better work environment! You could probably write your own article :-) Thanks for your comment, Tanmoy. If you’re in Human Resources, then I bet you have your own set of effective tips for a better work environment! You could probably write your own article :-)

]]> By: Tanmoy http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/i-hate-my-job-tips-for-a-better-working-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-7563 Tanmoy Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:04:35 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=221#comment-7563 Thank U so much for this value added advice Tanmoy HR MGR Mehar Enterprises Thank U so much for this value added advice

Tanmoy
HR MGR
Mehar Enterprises

]]> By: Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/i-hate-my-job-tips-for-a-better-working-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-2716 Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:28:56 +0000 http://theadventurouswriter.com/blog/?p=221#comment-2716 Thank you so much for your kind words about The Power of Nice. We’re always glad to hear such positive feedback and to see that our philosophy resonates with others. Stay nice! Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval Thank you so much for your kind words about The Power of Nice. We’re always glad to hear such positive feedback and to see that our philosophy resonates with others.

Stay nice!

Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval

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