Put in a formal complaint....

peterattheboro

peterattheboro

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Recently at work the managing partner has been in the most foul mood ever. He gives all of his staff, apart from a select few major attitude especially his secretary. This has gone on for 2 weeks ish. He's normally a right tit anyway but he's been especially worse lately.

The other day he threatened to throw a PC at me because something wasn't working. I don't expect him to do that but it still ****ed me off, enough to put in a complaint to another partner. The day before his secretary also put in a complaint. He's also telling staff, including myself to **** off when anyone goes in his office to sort something.

Now what gets me is that he's been like this and now today he's been the nicest guy you could ever meet. He may be like this for a couple of days and the return to his usual self.

Now i've still heard nothing from the complaint, no apology or anything. I assume this has been laughed off and forgotten. The secretary has heard nothing either.

What are my options?

I believe that I'm stuck, I can either put up with it or leave.

The best bit is, I work for a lawfirm complete with Employment department :p

Obviously I can't ask at work as it's a conflict of interest.
 
AcidHell2 said:
Is there company policy of heightening complaints if you are not satisfied?
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Probably but I don't want to be digging around and putting my job at risk as the said partner isn't happy with people putting complaints in about him. He has the feeling he can do what he wants and get away with it, including sacking someone he has had issues with....
 
With most things like this phoning CAB would be the best bet. they could tell you all teh options you have, then you could decide what to do.
 
Do this
I dare you :)

The question that needs to be asked though is do you want to work for a solicitors again? If so then your options are limited.
 
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peterattheboro said:
Probably but I don't want to be digging around and putting my job at risk as the said partner isn't happy with people putting complaints in about him. He has the feeling he can do what he wants and get away with it, including sacking someone he has had issues with....
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Yeah, it can be a bit difficult when he's a part owner of the company. Can't really go much higher.
 
I fail to see the problem.

It appears your complaint has been addressed, your boss has had a talking too, he has adjusted his attitude. Problem solved.

You surely have got what you want now.

Pursuing it further is just turning the tables and making you the bad guy.
 
Blackbadger said:
I fail to see the problem.

It appears your complaint has been addressed, your boss has had a talking too, he has adjusted his attitude. Problem solved.

You surely have got what you want now.

Pursuing it further is just turning the tables and making you the bad guy.
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His niceness is just a phase. He will return to his normal moany horrible self very shortly. He has a nice period maybe once a month. :p
 
If I were you I would have told him not to speak to me like that (as well as mentioning that could land him in trouble he doesn't need) before making a formal complaint. Show a bit of back bone to his face and he'd probably respect you more... missed opportunity methinks.
 
When he tells you to "**** off" just ask, "and how does one want me to **** off?" and start pelvic thrusting while walking out the door.

Then collect your things, and start a new thread...
 
I work in a law firm too mate. Been in IT law for the last 3-4 years and I hate it. Was looking to change but in the current climate it doesn't look like it will be happening any time soon. I'm just being thankful that I've got a job at the moment plus I've got a manager who isn't afraid to kick up a stink if ANY of the lawyers says anything out of order to any of us.

A bit of backbone on my part also helps :)
 
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