Is this a hostile work environment?
A Reader Asks This Question:
About 3mths ago I started a new position (Office Manager). There is a 120day probationary period (I have 3weeks left on probationary period).
I work in a office full of women (boss is a woman). I was sent to work on my own for 2week out of city work, my 2nd and 3rd week of employment. And when I got back, had a loose 2-3weeks training.
When I ask for help, I am getting brushed off. I was chewed out for work performance, although NEVER having a reprimand or otherwise. She belittles me when I ask for help. She answers really snotty rudely from time to time.I was not given examples or reasons as to why my work was “sub-par”.
I am afraid to ask for help for fear of being belittled / made fun of again. I am NOT asking if this is a suit-worthy issue. I am more so wondering if professional workplace environments are supposed to be like this? In my experience they are not.
My boss said I had 2 options. 1) quit or 2)do a 30day intense review under her. But being as she has gotten worse since last week’s chew-out. And since then, has not given 1 bit of “improvement ideas” to me.
I have copied her on ALL emails as she requests. I have started asking questions to make sure i am doing things as she desires. And I am trying to be a better office manager.
But I am afraid to go to her for help. Just this morning i got brused off and made to feel like a idiot again.
I talked to HR last week and they suggested that I stick it out. they said she could of easily fired me since i was probationary and i should look at this like a 2nd chance.
What is one to do if even HR says you’re pretty much “SOL”???
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