Disrespectful Retail Manager. Steps to take on relieving this issue?
Part time associate who works for small retail chain. I've been having (as well as other associates) a problem with a certain manager and her level of respect with me and other associates. It might seem like a menial issue, but when you have to deal with it on a daily basis, it can get frustrating. She literally treats people like they're dirt. No one really has any cahones to say anything to her and I was wondering whether or not this is an HR issue. Having a sit down with her would seem futile. It's not like she doesn't know how to treat people either. She knows better (especially with those associates she favors). Should I speak with the GM first before taking drastic actions such as writing a complaint letter to HR? And even if I do write a complaint letter, what would it say? "My manager is mean to me all the time" I want to take action but not have eggs thrown at my face for doing so. Please Help.~ thanx
I am working in TCS and have been in a support project for 2 years. How can I enter Java development?
If you want to work in Java, then ask your supervisor to release you from your current allocation. Then you can go to RMG(resource management group) and let them know your concern. RMG guys are really sober and helpful to employees. They will find a project which suits your skill set as well as your future aspirations. This is the formal process.Truth is far far away.Your supervisor invested in you time and energy, so he will try to reap the benefits out of it. Now that you have been working for 2 years, you are much better than a new guy who doesn't have any knowledge about your project. If they release you, they will again have to train someone else from the ground up. Depending on the budget of project, that can be costly. Client may not agree. So every supervisor is reluctant to let his/her teammates go. This is the real story of every team in every company. Asking for release to your supervisor is like asking for extra money to client because everything boils down to how much cost that will incur.If you want a release badly, then ask your supervisor. If he/she is sympathetic enough and has an emotional connect with you, s/he will release you. But expect a bad appraisal rating or band. You should not complain also. Managers are there to manage a project well and if you are not going to serve their purpose, then no need to give you a good band or rating and empty a substantial amount of budget on you.It feels bad personally, but that is how profit making organizations work. So be prepared for end results, whatever it may be. You may get into a Java project after that and who knows you may also get an onsite opportunity along with it. All the best.
Is it ever okay to date your manager?
Okay, so I'm not 100% sure he likes me, but he drops certain clues and I really like him. I've been single for almost three years and I have a hard time meeting men that actually interest me. Should I talk to him? Talking about it even freaks me out because of the potentially awkward work situation. Just to put that out there, I work a retail Mcjob. I have no intention of staying with this company for longer than a few more months, so I'm not messing with my "career" or anything.