Boss wants me fired?

Question

I work in a small business. I have a best friend. My boss just became boss, and the 4th person is her best friend. They have ganged up on the two of us. We have been written up for minor issues (late email) etc. At one point the boss hated her best friend and wanted her fired, but now they have teamed up because her friend is extremely manipulative. I hope this makes some sense. I don't want to lose my job, but the manipulation and plotting has got to stop. What is the best solution without selling out to these A**es. I'm a strong person, but they have made me feel like nothing. I know one option is to find another job, but I'd like to improve my current situation first.

Answer 1

Confront them in a rational manner with available legal representation if there is discriminative harassment in the workplace.

Answer 2

Talk to the boss directly, in a calm and professional tone. Ask her for an evaluation of your current work performance, because you feel that you are not performing to her standards and want to make sure that you can do so going forward. Ask how performance will be measured (how will you know that you are doing a good job for her?) Take notes (if for no other reason than to serve as evidence in your wrongful termination suit later!) :)



Sometimes just confronting a bully directly is enought to get them to back off. If not, at least you'll know that you tried and that you were professional about it.

Answer 3

First (This may not apply), Don't give them any reason. Be better than them. Second, document everything in writing. Gather specific examples of their unethical and unprofessional behavior and mail it to the owners or top level management. Keep your communications between the problem employees to a minimum and in writing if applicable. Third, update your resume and start seeking additional employment and finally, consult an attorney for an in depth analysis of your situation. Good luck!

Answer 4

i know exactly how u feel, kinda similar problems with work. i do whatever i can to keep on side (without sucking up) and lay low basically. i am friendly despite how i feel inside. i'm planning on leaving anyway but i understand you want things improved regardless. i suggest seek legal advice, you don't necessarily have to pay out to meet a solicitor etc, just find a local solicitor, email all the info, and request their advice first. other than that, play them at their own game, a previous colleague of mine literally walked out the door one day and never came back.

life is for living, don't let work ruin things for you, your happiness is worth more.

Answer 5

Well i know you said you wouldn't want to do this but i would say that you should go to the managment that is the boss of your boss and tell them what has been going on... im pretty sure they'll want to do something about that... if they are the boss of themselves then i would suggest that going to someone who is as higher authority as them and tell them about the things happening... that would be my solution lol...





Hope i've been a help.

Answer 6

I would go over their head and talk to your bosses boss to let them know this is going on. That way at least there is a record of the problem. Also just in case, keep track of EVERY incident. You may need it in the future.

Answer 7

It's time to move on. You're in a lose lose situation