In two months, I’ll finish university and get my diploma. I’m already working at a big company on a trial period.
I like the job, but my manager is very hard to deal with.
She often says things like “Run like a piglet to accounting” or “You don’t have a family, so you’ll work all the holidays.”
I know that first work experience is important, but this feels wrong.
I don’t want to argue with her, but even when I politely say I don’t like how she talks to me, she says I’m young and need to earn respect.
I don’t want to report her, but I also don’t want to keep putting up with this.
What should I do? Thank you.

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  • You can never change a person's attitude towards you that's one fact. But you can always change you attitude be it positive or negative towards a... situation. A positive approach would always breed back to you a positive answer and most times still the situation remains unchanging, Stick to what you want if you like the job then it's your choice. There is something about powerful words of motivation something that will boost your confidence when said repeatedly like for example " I am loved by my colleagues, I am a bigger person by nature. Thank you more

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  • You can never change a person's attitude towards you that's one fact. But you can always change you attitude be it positive or negative towards a... situation. A positive approach would always breed back to you a positive answer and most times still the situation remains unchanging, Stick to what you want if you like the job then it's your choice. There is something about powerful words of motivation something that will boost your confidence when said repeatedly like for example " I am loved by my colleagues, I am a bigger person by nature. Thank you more

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  • Sorry that you are going through such a situation. In my view, you should brace yourself and face her directly. Have someone help (if u can) you come... up with the best words to put your message across. An email wld be ideal in this case, something she always do some revision if she tends to forget. Send it when you know she will read it, and have sometime on reflection. (Someone who knows her will help u identify the best time.)
    You have to make it one shot that will work, you have that finished once and for all.
    Note: Dont use any offensive word however much pain u might have gone thru.

    GOOD LUCK
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  • You need to let your boss know that you find her attitude disrespectful and offensive, You certainly do not want to make this behavior a part of your... future career.
    How to confront her is a tricky matter. You can say anything to anybody if you know what to say and how. Get advice from people who know her. Remember, a good salesman can tell you to go to hell in a way that you look forward to the journey.
    Being aggravated all the time is not healthy. Think, prepare and tackle it. Good luck
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  • Do not report your manager because it will also bring you more problems with her what you have to do is to stay silent and don't give more to her... bad behaviours my dear in this world life is ever challenging even if you will Change your work place sometimes will again find another one who is like that manager so it is ever good to work with the Satan you know than working with the angel you don’t know.  more

  • This is for sure an uncomfortable environment. You have many opportunities though to learn and act in ways that could benefit you and also the person... you described. Your first one is to face a challenge early enough in your career to ready yourself to know how to act instead of reacting. The second is to be courageous enough to bring awareness to that person on how this make you feel. At times some individuals may have a behavior that they view as normal until someone help them see it as inappropriate and they may correct it. Third opportunity is to stand for yourself and accept the fall of what "doing the right thing" brings. Fear and silence are not the best allies when you are being bullied.  more

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  • Sounds like she has a problem with younger people. I would report her to her superior and/or HR. Who does she think she is speaking to you in that... manner and trying to belittle you ? I wouldn't put up with it. It's not the only job you will have in your life. Since you like the job stand up for yourself. This is a good training for you in learning how to professionally deal with jerks. Good luck .  more

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  • It so many ways it's wrong. Yet most companies take advantage of employees without family's. Let me rephrase that. It's not companies but managers... that do this and what she says to you is out if line .. if you like your job .you should report it with intent for seeking better management and how to go bouts pushing forward in your career professionally  more

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  • This feels wrong because it is wrong. Document it -all of it. When the trial period is over, then have a conversation with HR. Frame the... conversation as a newbie who is uncertain about how best to manage your relationship with this person. This is a first job there will be others.  more

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  • Don't let that get into your mind at all. Next time before she says it when sending you turn it into fun and say I will run like a piglet if you all... don't laugh about it then, then something is not right. Work environment is meant to be cordial. more

  • I totally get it and nope, you're not overreacting. You're caught between needing experience and not being a pushover. Learning's part of any first... job, but being disrespected isn't, no matter your age or title.

    Here's what I'd do:

    1. Document everything. Keep a log of what's said, when, and who saw it. It's not about drama, it's self-protection. Facts are better than feelings.

    2. Set boundaries. You've tried being nice, now be calm but firm. Try: "I want to do well, but being called a piglet makes it hard to focus."

    3. Explore options. If the company ignores this, that's a huge red flag. Since you're graduating soon, now's a good time to look for other jobs while you gain experience.

    4. Think about HR. You don't have to report her, but protecting yourself isn't snitching. If she treats you like this, she's probably done it before.

    Bottom line: You can be new and still have standards. This is your career, don't let anyone else decide what you'll put up with.
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  • Having been at work for more than a decade, I see where you are coming from. Being naive, her approach could seem like rubbing you the wrong way.... Just don't take it personal. Think of her as a bigger sister who's concerned about their 'last born'- as an attachee, you really are!

    Assuming you work for the next five or so years, perhaps in different companies, you will meet different bosses. Many might be very different in one aspect from your current lady boss, but experience will teach you to appreciate each individual boss for his / her uniqueness.
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  • Frankly, That behavior is unacceptable even starting a new position. I would think hard if you want to stay with a business that has a culture like... that. If she has been reported and she still continues, there is a much bigger problem more

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  • Find out if how she treats you is limited to you alone, in case it is part is the “trial” to test how you would deal with abusive, oppressive work... environment. If this is isolated to you then start looking for another work environment, or under a different manager in the same company.
    If jobs are difficult to find, then you need to find out how to deal with such situations and face it head on.

    Your instinct is correct, this is not how a manager should behave, and I doubt that her behaviour is sanctioned within the terms and conditions of service.
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  • Find out if how she treats you is limited to you alone, in case it is part is the “trial” to test how you would deal with abusive, oppressive work... environment. If this is isolated to you then start looking for another work environment, or under a different manager in the same company.
    If jobs are difficult to find, then you need to find out how to deal with such situations and face it head on.

    Your instinct is correct, this is not how a manager should behave, and I doubt that her behaviour is sanctioned within the terms and conditions of service.
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  • Find out if how she treats you is limited to you alone, in case it is part is the “trial” to test how you would deal with abusive, oppressive work... environment. If this is isolated to you then start looking for another work environment, or under a different manager in the same company.
    If jobs are difficult to find, then you need to find out how to deal with such situations and face it head on.

    Your instinct is correct, this is not how a manager should behave, and I doubt that her behaviour is sanctioned within the terms and conditions of service.
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  • Do not report her. Either find a new job or find a mentor who will help you learn to manage up, or do both

    Ask two questions every day
    1. How do i... help my boss look good to others?
    2. How do i help my boss be a good boss?
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