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No, I didn't think there was a reason yet. It's more that you can't join a Union when you've got an issue and have them represent you - you have to serve a probation period! It's good that's not necessary.
An update.
Well I still haven't managed to suss out who has been plotting against my boss because only one of the managers has spoken to me and that was about work.
However the Director did call me to say that an interim boss is being appointed from outside and that my job is not in danger. Either my old boss will return in a few months or they will make a new appointment.
Now my main problem is my boss, she keeps sending me WhatsApp messages on my personal phone asking for updates on what is going on. I don't mind sending her the odd text but she was asking me to forward some stuff to her personal email address. I told her that I wouldn't do that because IT would be able to tell. There's no way I'm risking doing that.
She's still waiting to hear the nature of the complaint against her!
Well I still haven't managed to suss out who has been plotting against my boss because only one of the managers has spoken to me and that was about work.
However the Director did call me to say that an interim boss is being appointed from outside and that my job is not in danger. Either my old boss will return in a few months or they will make a new appointment.
Now my main problem is my boss, she keeps sending me WhatsApp messages on my personal phone asking for updates on what is going on. I don't mind sending her the odd text but she was asking me to forward some stuff to her personal email address. I told her that I wouldn't do that because IT would be able to tell. There's no way I'm risking doing that.
She's still waiting to hear the nature of the complaint against her!
That sounds more positive.
Don't allow your old boss to compromise you. Does she have no idea at all what she's supposed to have done? Sounds bizarre.
As long as you are OK, that's the main thing. Hope the interim boss is OK.
Well done Scotch.
You need to protect yourself and you've done the right thing by saying no to your Boss.
You don't get escorted from the premises on a whim.
She must have some idea why.
Interesting that the interim replacement will be an outsider.
Your job isn't in danger - phew!
I think it's good that you are working from home.
Less danger of getting dragged into gossip and office poison politics.
Keep your head to your Hamster wheel and you'll soon find out what's gone on.
You need to protect yourself and you've done the right thing by saying no to your Boss.
You don't get escorted from the premises on a whim.
She must have some idea why.
Interesting that the interim replacement will be an outsider.
Your job isn't in danger - phew!
I think it's good that you are working from home.
Less danger of getting dragged into gossip and office poison politics.
Keep your head to your Hamster wheel and you'll soon find out what's gone on.
Thanks. From what my boss has told me she believes one or more of her managers has lodged a complaint against her. It's probably 3 of them (not sure about the fourth yet).
She gave one of them a serious telling off last week at a meeting (although in my view the telling off was justified but maybe she could have been more diplomatic) but I guess they've accused her of bullying.
I like working from home as much as I can.
Gives me more Tattle time
Tattle time is quality time!Thanks. From what my boss has told me she believes one or more of her managers has lodged a complaint against her. It's probably 3 of them (not sure about the fourth yet).
She gave one of them a serious telling off last week at a meeting (although in my view the telling off was justified but maybe she could have been more diplomatic) but I guess they've accused her of bullying.
I like working from home as much as I can.
Gives me more Tattle time
OK that makes sense... so she does know what it could be. Bullying is a tricky one....I hope she wasn't bullying anybody but even if she is cleared she may not want to come back. I guess you know what she is capable of and if you've ever experienced it yourself.
Of course it could be that the managers are ganging up to bully her.
Best of luck with it all...let us know how it plays out.
Those ganging up your Boss might be bullying HER.
Or she could have bullied them. It's possible.
What a nightmare for you.
Hang in there Scotch.
It will all turn out well.
Or she could have bullied them. It's possible.
What a nightmare for you.
Hang in there Scotch.
It will all turn out well.
If you were at that meeting, it's probably worth writing down your recollections now, as you may well be called as a witness, so you might as well do it whilst it's fresh in your mind.Thanks. From what my boss has told me she believes one or more of her managers has lodged a complaint against her. It's probably 3 of them (not sure about the fourth yet).
She gave one of them a serious telling off last week at a meeting (although in my view the telling off was justified but maybe she could have been more diplomatic) but I guess they've accused her of bullying.
I like working from home as much as I can.
Gives me more Tattle time
Good idea.
Keep us posted @Scotch Mist
Well there's not much to update really. My boss still hasn't been told what she's accused of, which I think is terrible so she's contacting the union for advice. Surely if you're going to suspend someone pending an investigation it would be fair to tell them what they are suspended for! She's just guessing about the reasons at the moment.
They've appointed someone who heads another department to oversee on an interim basis but this woman is already very busy so I can't see her having much time for us.
She's only phoned me once to introduce herself and wasn't able to attend the other meeting I set up so I am basically twiddling my thumbs. I know she has a meeting set up with the managers today (I'm not invited).
Nobody seems to be concerned about what I should be doing! When my boss was here I knew everything that was going on in the department, now I don't know anything. I feel that I am being very patient while these people sort themselves out.
I'm sure after their meeting today things will become clearer.
Do you have an idea what she might have done?
If so, keep Schtum. But you know to do that.
If she's in a Union she will get advice.
If she gets canned, there's always ACAS for help.
Stay cool Hamster.
It will all come out eventually.
Do you have an idea what she might have done?
If so, keep Schtum. But you know to do that.
If she's in a Union she will get advice.
If she gets canned, there's always ACAS for help.
Stay cool Hamster.
It will all come out eventually.
I’m sorry you’re going through this @Scotch Mist your career and professional life is like a second family. I hope things sort out soon, and you get some info. Sending good vibes in the meantime. 
Thanks, it's much appreciated.I’m sorry you’re going through this @Scotch Mist your career and professional life is like a second family. I hope things sort out soon, and you get some info. Sending good vibes in the meantime.
I'm at home today doing bugger all
Am going into the office tomorrow for a meeting so might find out a bit more then.
You aren't doing bugger all. You are resting.Thanks, it's much appreciated.
I'm at home today doing bugger all
Am going into the office tomorrow for a meeting so might find out a bit more then.
And also troll swatting.
Following my boss's departure it looks like things are going to be restructured going forward but still nobody is talking about my boss. Luckily I'm on holiday for the next 2 weeks so I can put everything out of my mind for a while.
I was talking to a friend at the weekend and she said that maybe I should question what my boss has been saying to me which is a good point. She doesn't think that anyone would have to hand in their equipment and be taken from the building unless it was a very serious complaint (like fraud). She also said that she doesn't believe that my boss doesn't know why she's been suspended. I must admit I find this hard to believe too although my boss still insists that she doesn't know what she's being investigated for.
I was talking to a friend at the weekend and she said that maybe I should question what my boss has been saying to me which is a good point. She doesn't think that anyone would have to hand in their equipment and be taken from the building unless it was a very serious complaint (like fraud). She also said that she doesn't believe that my boss doesn't know why she's been suspended. I must admit I find this hard to believe too although my boss still insists that she doesn't know what she's being investigated for.
Hopefully you can put this out if your mind while you are on holiday. I hope the restructuring works out well for you.
As I said before I find it hard to believe your boss has no idea...i agree that if you are ushered out of the building it's because you have a new job with a direct competitor and might take useful info with you, or you are embezzling money or other fraud.
It would be nice to know and undoubtedly you will find out eventually as these things always come out in the end. In the meantime put it out of your head. Hopefully she doesn't try to implicate you in any deception so don't be too friendly. If she's innocent and has Union backing she should be allowed to prove it.
Have a good break.
Haven't been in here for a while, so there's a few things to cover,
@Zippy2000 thinking of you and hoping the spell @Cassandra333 cast for you works quickly and brings your cockatiel safely home.
@Cassandra333 Please also do one for me to bring me some good fortune. Been a run of things not working out lately. And I'm struggling to keep a loved one from going over the edge.
@Scotch Mist hope your work situation has settled and that you are safe. Did you ever discover whether your suspended boss was guilty or victim of a vendetta?
@Rockin' Robin I hope you and your husband are OK and that your friend is recovering
Be nice to hear from everyone for a catch up.
@Zippy2000 thinking of you and hoping the spell @Cassandra333 cast for you works quickly and brings your cockatiel safely home.
@Cassandra333 Please also do one for me to bring me some good fortune. Been a run of things not working out lately. And I'm struggling to keep a loved one from going over the edge.
@Scotch Mist hope your work situation has settled and that you are safe. Did you ever discover whether your suspended boss was guilty or victim of a vendetta?
@Rockin' Robin I hope you and your husband are OK and that your friend is recovering
Be nice to hear from everyone for a catch up.
Hi @Chita
I'm still none the wiser about whether my boss is guilty or not or what she's exactly accused of although she informed me that she has got a lawyer now!
Everyone is trying to be nice but I don't trust most of them. I'm playing the game and being extra helpful towards everyone.
I decided to use the situation to my advantage, nobody is checking up what I'm doing half the time as my line manager is off. Someone suggested that my line management should be changed and I objected because I said that my old boss was going to give me a pay rise so now the person standing in said they would put the pay rise through
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