WORK PLACE BULLIES
by: saralou11 - 04-08-06 12:16
Hi, I have been reading the last few messages posted in this topic and i am too in a situation that has knocked back my confidence and im scared to find another job without any hassle. i am keyworker of 2-3's and every day have to deal with piles of work to take home, i am worried that this is what i will find at every nursery, i have only been working for a year at this nursery coming straight from college. i feel i am always making mistakes and forgetting things and they make sure the whole nursery is aware of my mistakes making me feel small. every night i come home to do hours of work i.e. statements. i feel all i can do now is hand my notice in.
WORK PLACE BULLIES - 17-08-06 20:58
by: Tess
Thanks for the replies,
SexyGal well done for getting out, I hope you will be happy in your new job.
Saralou, it sounds like a dreadful situation for you to be in. If possible you should get out of there asap!
You could always try an Agency for a while until you find a more suitable permanent post. I Fully understand how these people can knock your confidence, but just keep telling yourself they are the problem not you. I feel so upset for you, especially as you have only been working in childcare/education for a year. There are some very unpleasant people out there but just as is the case with playground Bullies, workplace bullies are usually serverly lacking in competance or natural skill and they try to deflect their inadequacy by bullying other more competent staff. Another reason for bullying is these people are often extremly unhappy in their personal lifes. I am not excusing them infact I feel bullying in any form is deplorable. However do try to remain strong and find yourself a more suitable posistion. You are just starting out and have a lot to offer, so please don't give in to these horrid people. As for the workload we have all at times needed to take work home but if you are having to do it every night it points to bad management and organisational skills, these often go hand in hand with low staff morale and bullying.
So Please Please don't let them win, find yourself another job and be happy!
Feel free to contact me through this site if you need any support or if you just want to let off steam.
Tess
WORK PLACE BULLIES - 30-09-06 20:20
by: kaz117
Bullying happens in schools as well amongst staff. We have 1 member of staff who constantly criticises another member of staff, putting her down, making fun of her, pointing out any mistakes she makes even down to pointing out if she pronounces any of the children's names wrongly. She causes more trouble by very sneakily reporting all her mistakes, errors absolutely everything to the line mananger and then is really charming to her face. But we are all very fed up with her and have always refused to go along with her spitefulness and are pointing out to our line manger all the trouble she is causing and making our line manager aware of what she is doing and saying. We are all qualified members of staff and bullying has no place in any workplace especially when you are involved in the care and education of children.
