Put in a formal complaint....

[peterattheboro]

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

Obviously I can't ask at work as it's a conflict of interest.

 

[peterattheboro]

Is there company policy of heightening complaints if you are not satisfied?

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....

 

[peterattheboro]

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.

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.

 

[peterattheboro]

Depends if he is a salary partner or an equity partner. If he is a salary partner then you can always go above him and ask the Equity Partner what steps will be taken.

He's top of the food chain.

I've never encountered this problem at work before so obviously as it's happened, it shocked me. Hence me wandering off with my tail between my legs.

If it continues though I certainly will be defending myself.