Does anyone hate their job?

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Thank you all for your really lovely comments, Ive decided Iā€™m going to hand my notice in next week, no job is worth this amount of stress, feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders already
 
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Thank you all for your really lovely comments, Ive decided Iā€™m going to hand my notice in next week, no job is worth this amount of stress, feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders already
Best of luck and have a good chat with someone you trust as it might help too and I do this, write stuff down that you feel should be said. Have a good weekend ā¤
 
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Another sleepless night due to hating my job. I have a zoom call with my manager today and Iā€™m this close to handing in my notice, although I havenā€™t made my weekly target so I think Iā€™m close to being let go anyway.
Ive only been in this job for a month and itā€™s my biggest regret.
You've been there a month and they are hassling you about not making your target?! They sound vile, what is the job if you don't mind me asking? I would have thought that in the first month they are supposed to ease you in and offer support :eek:
 
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Employers in the UK are not allowed to give a negative reference. They are only allowed to confirm dates of employment and job title. If they were to give a qualitative reference that would prevent you from getting another job you could sue them for compensation.
Unfortunately, this isn't true. You can be given a "bad" reference provided it is accurate. For example if it was proven you stole from a workplace, they could say this to someone else requesting a reference. Most workplaces do only confirm dates and job titles however to avoid any claims etc.
 
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So something happened at work and my manager has accused me of something that I have not done. Without giving much away, I have been accused of some sort of office etiquette and I know it's definitely not me. This happened during a meeting with HR and my manager didn't have any evidence other than ''it always happens when you are in''. Is it worth making a complaint to HR about it because it's so offensive and I'm really upset about it? I also know it's a wrong accusation because I have not done this...
 
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So something happened at work and my manager has accused me of something that I have not done. Without giving much away, I have been accused of some sort of office etiquette and I know it's definitely not me. This happened during a meeting with HR and my manager didn't have any evidence other than ''it always happens when you are in''. Is it worth making a complaint to HR about it because it's so offensive and I'm really upset about it? I also know it's a wrong accusation because I have not done this...
How long have you worked there? More or less than two years? Iā€™d suggest giving ACAS a call and see what they suggest.

You could have an informal chat with HR and then read up on your company grievance procedure if things arenā€™t resolved. Just remember that HR arenā€™t there for you, theyā€™ll support the company first.
 
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Unfortunately, this isn't true. You can be given a "bad" reference provided it is accurate. For example if it was proven you stole from a workplace, they could say this to someone else requesting a reference. Most workplaces do only confirm dates and job titles however to avoid any claims etc.
But thatā€™s different, this would be related to a formal disciplinary procedure and potentially a criminal offense.

What you cannot do is talk about peopleā€™s performance, eg ā€œshe didnā€™t meet her targetā€
 
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How long have you worked there? More or less than two years? Iā€™d suggest giving ACAS a call and see what they suggest.

You could have an informal chat with HR and then read up on your company grievance procedure if things arenā€™t resolved. Just remember that HR arenā€™t there for you, theyā€™ll support the company first.
I have been there for nearly 3 years and thank you I'll look into it
 
But thatā€™s different, this would be related to a formal disciplinary procedure and potentially a criminal offense.

What you cannot do is talk about peopleā€™s performance, eg ā€œshe didnā€™t meet her targetā€
This still isnā€™t true. Performance can be mentioned, again as long as itā€™s accurate... ā€œcan include details about workersā€™ performanceā€. This would include targets etc. šŸ¤·šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø


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So something happened at work and my manager has accused me of something that I have not done. Without giving much away, I have been accused of some sort of office etiquette and I know it's definitely not me. This happened during a meeting with HR and my manager didn't have any evidence other than ''it always happens when you are in''. Is it worth making a complaint to HR about it because it's so offensive and I'm really upset about it? I also know it's a wrong accusation because I have not done this...
Yes fight your ground. If you have done nothing why take the blame? You have a right to be angry and upset. Good luck
 
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This potentially needs its own thread but - has anyone had experience with not working your full notice period?

My notice period in my contract is 3 months (seems to be the norm in finance), but if offered the new job I would rather only do 2.. Is it even worth asking my employer?
 
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This potentially needs its own thread but - has anyone had experience with not working your full notice period?

My notice period in my contract is 3 months (seems to be the norm in finance), but if offered the new job I would rather only do 2.. Is it even worth asking my employer?
It could be mutually agreed but if contracted to 3 months then that is that. Leaving early without agreement will be breaching that contract; works other way around though. It's always worth asking for it to be considered, they can only say no. A new employer will wait for you as it's common for 3 months notice as you pointed out.
 
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This potentially needs its own thread but - has anyone had experience with not working your full notice period?

My notice period in my contract is 3 months (seems to be the norm in finance), but if offered the new job I would rather only do 2.. Is it even worth asking my employer?
I've only ever know longer than a month notice been given if you had been with the Company X amount of years. Worth an ask if you do. So long as Company get a new person in and are trained why make you stay? If you ask and they say No you know you still have to do 3 months. But bizarre to hear if I am honest
 
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I've only ever know longer than a month notice been given if you had been with the Company X amount of years. Worth an ask if you do. So long as Company get a new person in and are trained why make you stay? If you ask and they say No you know you still have to do 3 months. But bizarre to hear if I am honest
3 months is very common in my industry once you get to a certain level
 
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I know itā€™s ridiculous I guess I just wanted to find another job before I left as a vā€™s up to them really. Also worried if you can get a bad reference? Thatā€™s giving me sleepless nights as well as Iā€™ve never got on with my manager from day 1. Will see how this meeting goes but I have my resignation email all ready šŸ˜¬
I think itā€™s illegal to give a bad reference. It also paints them in a bad light too. No job is worth the stress of not sleeping. If I was you I would take a job that is temporary whilst you look for something more permanent and to your liking. Good luck
 
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This potentially needs its own thread but - has anyone had experience with not working your full notice period?

My notice period in my contract is 3 months (seems to be the norm in finance), but if offered the new job I would rather only do 2.. Is it even worth asking my employer?

Surely it should depend on your position .I wouldn't be happy about having to wait 3months to start a new job. Although i do know a lot of companies do it.
 
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