Hello everyone! I want some advice: our company got a new owner. The previous one was great, he brought everyone together and supported us. The new owner, however, can swear at people and treat employees rudely. Some people have already quit and I’m thinking about it too, but the pay is still the same and the work is interesting.
What do you think, could things get better or will I have to leave after all?
Thanks.

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  • Kwenytino Okidi

    23h
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    Let the weakness of the new owner of the company be your strength. Accepting change in a work place is not some thing very easy to go with. Adjust... yourself and accept the change of ownership. more

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  • You could have a discussion with him. Make "I" statements. You could say, for example, "I do not like it when I see you being rude to people. I... want my management team to be a role model for how people should treat one another.". When you see him being rude, in the moment you may say, "I don't like it when I hear somebody say WHATEVER HE SAID. I think it is rude, it is uncalled for, and there are other, more effective words you could say". Many people in management positions are not true managers; they are bosses. A boss just gives orders. A manager is far more interesting and more successful in the long run. "I want the company and you to be successful. This is what I want you to try". more

  • Please do not quit because others are quitting if the work environment is not a threat to your mental health. Don't forget why you joined the company.... You are more better to adjust to the attitude of your new boss rather than quitting. Know your boss likes and dislikes and you can work with him or her if that is the only problem people are basing on to quit the job. Learn to face challenges head on instead of running away from challenges. For how long will you continue to hop from one job to the other if you don't brace yourself to work with people with diverse attitude.  more

  • It's the good and productive workers who are first to leave in these situations. The market doesn't reward staying in a company. changing jobs offer... larger wage increases than staying with the same employer. The company should be trying to keep you loyal. If his actions are serious then have all coworkers fill out a journal of infractions and after enough evidence take it to HR. But like I said the good workers know when the ship is going under and will jump. Know your worth more

  • You seem to like the work and your pay. That is great. It is also good to realize that you have no say in the ownership matters.
    Generally all of us... are resistant to change. Somebody may have been disciplined and may be poisoning the atmosphere. Otherwise you may have to figure out what you dislike about him and whether you can live with it. If yes, adapt yourself, otherwise figure out whether you can discuss the matter or start looking for a change.
    Good luck.
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  • I would give it some time, especially given that you like the work. If the new owner continues to act like a jerk, schedule an appointment with him... (if you’re his subordinate) and tell him unemotionally that you find his behavior to be unsettling and why and how it affects the overall atmosphere at work. Tell him you like your work but are telling him this in the hope he can modify his behavior for overall harmony at work.  more

  • If a new owner is treating staff rudely or swearing at people, it’s unlikely things will change unless they want to improve and take action—otherwise,... workplace culture often gets worse. Protect your well-being and watch for any positive shifts, but if toxic behavior continues, it’s reasonable to start looking for a healthier environment. more

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  • I would say if the core of the people still there are good humans that also see the change as bad, this has a chance to work out. I went through a... similar change several years ago (although it was a CEO change not an owner) and though it took 5 years to do it, the new CEO was eventually forced out by the board after he was found to be stealing from the company for his own lavish lifestyle. He has not worked since and the company has rebuilt it self with more safeguards to keep that from happening again. It’s a lesson we need to learn as a country now too! more

  • Each time there is a new boss they tend to flex their muscles in the first few day's. Don't just quit because other's are quitting show your worth and... do your job to the best of you. You never know what tomorrow holds for you in that company. Wish you well more

  • Do not leave the cow until you have a horse.

  • Please adapt new changes and get use to it. We grow by overcoming challenges

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  • Give it ninety days, same as any new probationary period

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  • You deserve a great employer, dust off CV and apply for alternative roles but considering promotional positions

  • This may be a greater opportunity to show your strength and knowledge to your New Boss. While others quit, it will make you look more important. If... you start taking on a bit more work do to a lack of employees, is a excellent opportunity to ask for a raise.  more

  • Don't quit before you have secured another one.Life will be hard for you and you regret.

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  • Ask your self these questions to clarify your decisions;
    1.How has this new environment affected your daily work and your relationships with... coworkers?

    2. Considering the good pay and interesting work, what would need to happen for you to feel comfortable staying at the company?

    3. What is the most important factor for you in a job: the work itself, the pay, or the work environment and company culture?

    4. What steps have people who have quit taken, and what have they said about their decisions?
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  • Sounds toxic. Find something else and leave. Life is too short to spend it working hard to make a toxic person wealthy.

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  • It's just a matter of change, change before change changes you. Otherwise you may regret with time if you quit

  • Let the weakness of the new owner of the company be your strength. Accepting change in a work place is not some thing very easy to go with. Adjust... yourself and accept the change of ownership. more

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  • If I were you, unlike everyone else, I would try to look at the opportunity and not only the negative side. A change in ownership is always difficult,... especially when the new leader has a very different style. Yes, the way he treats people is tough, but you mentioned that the pay is steady and the work itself is interesting — that’s already something valuable.

    Sometimes, new owners take time to adjust and may soften once they realize how important the team is for the company’s success. You could use this period to focus on building your skills, proving your value, and even positioning yourself for growth in the organization. If things do improve, you’ll be in a strong place.
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  • Follow your instincts you know what is good for you