I no longer work at the Pharmacy.

[Grace]

It had got to where I dreaded going to work

You did the right thing. There are better jobs, with better bosses out there, and you will find the right one for you.

[Genny]

Yea, I mean I just hated going and he was just so rude. I don't understand why he was so ugly-he had always been a very nice person when ever I was around him (which wasn't often) but my mom use to babysit his kid for him years ago and when ever I saw him then he was always really nice. I don't want any of you to think that I just gave up on it and I'm not trying because I really am and I really wanna work-I don't wanna sit around and not work. I just don't think that job was the right one for me cause I was so unhappy while I was there.

[moosmom]

I'd report him to the board of health. While jobs are at a premium lately, working in a hostile environment is so stressful. I know, I worked for lawyers for 12 years and I now work in retail. Talk about stress. You did the right thing. I'd apply for unemployment benefits and tell them about the hostile environment. It's worth a try and you're gonna need money to get by.

[Alysser]

Genny, I'm glad you did what you had to and quit. You did what was right for you and that's all that mattered. I do hope the other employees he's so rude to up and leave as well, if he's that rude then he needs a taste of his own medicine (No pun intended ). It's certainly not easy to get a job you absolutely hate, trust me I know. My first job was the worst and I was so unhappy with it, my bosses were so rude and I lasted there for about 3 months for the summer. It is only a seasonal job at an amusement park but I was just so sick of the rude guests and bosses. I have since found something better, much better and I hope you're able to do the same. I wouldn't have stuck at the job longer then 3 weeks either, so kudos to you for giving it a try! I promise you'll eventually find something much better. Don't ever settle for less when you know you deserve to be treated better, I didn't and I found a great job.

Like Moosmom stated, try to apply for upemployment - you will probably be able to get it. Granted, I'm not stating getting a job will be a cakewalk but I'm sure you'll eventually find one. Jobs for younger people are pretty limited, but either way much luck to you! Please keep us upated on the situation!

[Lady's Human]

What happened to putting in an application at Goodyear?

At least a job there would have a touch more of a future than anything in retail.

[boomersooner]

I agree with what you did....you do not have to put up with abuse....and it would have gotten worse.....Also, I agree with Moosmom about reporting him to the state, not only about the abuse, but also because he had a dog in the pharmacy. I love, love, love dogs, and I would love to have one with me at work, but I don't know if they belong in a pharmacy where pills are dispensed. There are some things, like water and I'm sure other things, that probably need to remain sterile....can you imagine opening your medicine bottle and a big dog hair pours out?

[Cataholic]

It might vary state to state, but I wouldn't think 3 weeks on a job qualifies you for unemployment.

[Genny]

I agree with what you did....you do not have to put up with abuse....and it would have gotten worse.....Also, I agree with Moosmom about reporting him to the state, not only about the abuse, but also because he had a dog in the pharmacy. I love, love, love dogs, and I would love to have one with me at work, but I don't know if they belong in a pharmacy where pills are dispensed. There are some things, like water and I'm sure other things, that probably need to remain sterile....can you imagine opening your medicine bottle and a big dog hair pours out?

I know what you mean!! That would be gross! And like you said I LOVE dogs too! But it is kinda gross coming home and having your jacket on and looking down to see big white hairs of someone else's dog! lol

Once while I was working there a woman from the health department came in. He about flipped trying to get his dog out of there-he couldn't get it outside to his truck w/out her seeing, so he stuck it in a back closet...and oddly she didn't ever look in the closet-I thought surely the dog was gonna bark or something where she would hear it, but nope...it didn't and she never knew the dog was in the pharmacy

[lizbud]

You did the right thing. There are better jobs, with better bosses out there, and you will find the right one for you.

I agree with Grace. You will find another job & hopefully a more
normal work enviorment.

[Alysser]

Genny I don't think the others were looking down on you, I think they were just saying you basically got rid of your unemployment perks from the government. But if anyone truly does they apparently don't know how bad going to a job you hate can be.

[Catty1]

Genny, I agree with Alysser...I know in Canada, a person needs a certain number of work weeks to apply for employment benefits. However, I still think you should report this fellow. And see if you can get a few more hours at Chickfila for now.

When you are feeling as bad as you are now, factual statements can seem to be cold and mean. But that's not what was meant, hon, I am sure of it.

{{{hugs}}}

[pomtzu]

I would like to say one thing, without anyone thinking I am being judgmental.

There may be times when you have to work a job you absolutely hate, just to survive. I spent several years in a job like that - I just had to suck it up, get out of bed every morning, spend a miserable 8+ hours in an environment I hated, around people I hated, doing a job I hated - because if I didn't, I wouldn't have a decent meal or a place to live or much of anything else. Why did I stay??? - because the pay was good, and at the time, there was nothing else available that could even touch what I was earning there. Eventually, the right job did come along, but it was a long road to get to it.

Sometimes you have no alternative - you have to take the bad to get the good.


ETA: I do agree that he should be reported to the health department. As far as it being a hostile environment in which to work, I don't think there's anything that can legally be done about that. It boils down to - if you don't like it, then leave - which is what you did.

[catnapper]

I'm glad to you followed your gut and quit a job you were miserable at. I know first-hand how awful it is to work someplace where they degrade you at every turn.

Now, that said, there is a difference between abuse in the workplace and normal work environment. One thing is that bosses are rarely sugar and spice. They can appear gruff and rude. They tell you what to do, not ask. They expect you to do it fast, with efficiency and accuracy... and a smile. They rarely pat you on the back for doing what you're supposed to do - they expect you to do it without praise and accolades since thats what you are paid to do.

Also, without comprimise, a full-time employer will not bend around a part time job's hours. Most PT jobs refuse to bend around another PT job's hours. They expect you to work the hours they give you. If you can't do it, there's ALWAYS someone else willing to take the shift you won't fill, expecially in this job market.

A job is not social time, nor is it supposed to be fun. You CAN enjoy your job (I happen to LOVE mine) but in the end, its work and there are days you want to scream because the boss is being unreasonable. Last week, my boss took my head off for laughing too loud. I was hurt at the time, but he was 100% right. The other boss expected us to come to work in the middle of the blizzard, and didn't understand why we all refused to leave our homes.

[Scooter's Mom]

I'm glad to you followed your gut and quit a job you were miserable at. I know first-hand how awful it is to work someplace where they degrade you at every turn.

Now, that said, there is a difference between abuse in the workplace and normal work environment. One thing is that bosses are rarely sugar and spice. They can appear gruff and rude. They tell you what to do, not ask. They expect you to do it fast, with efficiency and accuracy... and a smile. They rarely pat you on the back for doing what you're supposed to do - they expect you to do it without praise and accolades since thats what you are paid to do.

Also, without comprimise, a full-time employer will not bend around a part time job's hours. Most PT jobs refuse to bend around another PT job's hours. They expect you to work the hours they give you. If you can't do it, there's ALWAYS someone else willing to take the shift you won't fill, expecially in this job market.

A job is not social time, nor is it supposed to be fun. You CAN enjoy your job (I happen to LOVE mine) but in the end, its work and there are days you want to scream because the boss is being unreasonable. Last week, my boss took my head off for laughing too loud. I was hurt at the time, but he was 100% right. The other boss expected us to come to work in the middle of the blizzard, and didn't understand why we all refused to leave our homes.

Beautifully said.

I just want to add that I have been at my job since November 2002. There was a time with one manager who disliked me and made my live a living nightmare. I cried AT work, during the drive home, before work... she was mean to me (and everyone else!). That phase lasted a good three years.

Fortunately for me, I stuck it out. The managers I have had since that woman have been WONDERFUL. The job may not be my dream job (I am doing data entry currently) but the managers make it worthwhile.