Since they couldn't get any new people due to their reputation, they'd move any old body they thought they could control into management, then have them spy on us. They'd write people up when they didn't like them, inventing the seriousness of the infraction (for 1 person, that same infraction would garner a slap on the hand, others would be fired). They didn't want you to leave your desk, they didn't want you to talk, that company was a sheer horror show.
Before i began studying acca accoubting, i started as an accounting secretary. I required a work experience position to get my diploma and i found a small company called blackwater finance. Long story short, it was a partnership between a busjness consultant and a finance executive. There entirw staff were foreign kids that looked like they were all part of college etc, no one over 23. No one could speak english and our job was translating business consulting ebooks onto whichever language we were proficient in, mine being german, even though i was irish, same as the partners. Looking at my cv, all he saw was german speaking and secretary, he skiped accounting and i was ultimately left unpaid, untrained and unprepared to atart work in finance. Absolute waste of my time
I was in an interview where the senior manager seemed to be overly critical about my experience. While I was surprised that she hired me, I accepted the position because I really like the work they do. 3 months after, I’m on my way out because of the unbearable toxic environment created by this person.
Thank you for sharing your story as this is such a great example of a red flag. I'm sorry you went through this but what a great opportunity to learn from. Trust your instincts in future job interviews - if your gut says something doesn't feel right then don't accept the job. One of the hardest things to do in job search is say no to a job offer. Make sure you ask really good questions around organizational culture to find out how they treat employees. If you need help with this, please contact me through my website www.virtualjobsearchcoach.com and I would be happy to book a coaching session with you. I can teach you what questions to ask to determine if this is a good employer and work environment or not. 🌞
That's a great one Mani! It is sad how often I've seen this - where a manager or interviewer says bad things about a previous employee to a potential candidate in an interview - it's very unprofessional. Thanks for your comment! 🌞
@Neel1567 That sounds like a wise decision. If the manager speaks badly about a past employee it is unprofessional and is a red flag that they may speak about you like that one day. Thanks for sharing your example! 🌞
3 worst jobs I ever had: 1. Went for interview, it was a 6 month contract with the possibility to extend a few months longer depending on need. I asked how it arose, it was to cover someone on long-term sick. I wish to god I`d asked what for. Due to bullying at work she had a breakdown. Turned up, saw the state of 2 colleagues and the manager (on a team of 6 including me) and my heart sank. Pure vile evil. 2. Agency job, didn`t need to interview with the employer, turned up and quickly discovered everyone harassing and abusing people. Including my line manager and the department manager. 3. Civil Service through agency, didn`t need to interview with the employer, exactly the same problem as number 2. Dont take a job when you dont interview with at least your team leader, and if you dont get a tour to see who you will be working with first. Ask and probe deep to uncover all problems.
I’ve worked for some clown companies. So happy now to be at a company that I feel safe and respected at, paid fairly with great benefits… glad I kept looking. Hope everyone finds a fair place to work.
Worked for a very dishonest employer! Spent a year running a particular department without any additional pay...when the employer finally posted the job? It was given to someone with far less experience, and I was left with no thanks or compensation. After 9 years, it was time to go..
I was in an interview where the hiring manager seemed a little disheveled and I was a little bit desperate to find work so I took it on. I had been hunting for about year+. I learned a lot from the company and it was a good experience to increase my skillset but the leadership's personalities were quite toxic.
That's a great example Osahon21 - thanks for sharing! I'm sorry you had to go through that but I'm sure it was a great learning experience for you on what to look out for and avoid next time. 🌞
When I asked a prospective employer over the phone, "What type of restaurant is your business? Is it fast food? Casual dining or fine dining?" He replied, "Everything! Come Wednesday to try job!" Felt weird so told him thanks but no thanks. He wouldn't even tell me the name of the business and did not seem to know what type of business he was running and would not tell me his name.
All these in Brussels, Belgium. The most toxic bubble there is. Bad incompetent managers, competitive atmosphere, recruitment based on nationalities instead of skills, horrible work culture for expats.
Yeah my last company, I didnt meet my direct supervisor in the interview either. He wasnt a bad person although I ended up having trouble communicating with him.
I say look for toxic behavior from the recruiter/hiring manager before setting up an interview. I only interview with companies that I think are good quality.
Hi Jack, thanks for your comment and I'm so sorry I am only seeing it now. I think your comment is great advice! There are a lot of illegitimate recruiters and businesses out there nowadays which is why it is so important to do your research to ensure you are dealing with a reputable person/business. 🌞
One of my previous employers used to constantly "remind" us that we were getting the best pay in town and our workload was the lightest around and we were "lucky" to work for them, while not actually paying all that great, and intentionally understaffing.
Good sound advice Stacey👍🏻 I think many interviewees don’t think about asking the interviewers those direct questions about the state of the business. Very crucial to get a pulse of your future employer. Keep the informative videos coming!
This video is brilliant and spot on! 2021 was a ROUGH year for me. I was the victim of bait-and-switch interview deceit TWICE when I accepted job offers that were the complete opposite of the job description. I made the rookie mistake of rushing to accept an offer when trying to leave a toxic environment with a bad supervisor, which caused burnout and stress. I jumped from the frying pan into the fire. So I'm glad that you acknowledge this can happen and put it on the list! I hope that you are well. I understand life happens, so when it's best, I hope that you have time to put up more content like this!
Your last tip is pure gold. In the interview for a previous job, I was informed that an offer had gone out to the new director, but they wouldn't provide me with any information about the new manager. It was bad from day one. There was no welcome and zero interest in getting to know me and my work. Most incompetent manager I ever had.
Last month, I took a job as an addiction counselor in a methadone clinic. The boss constantly becomes angry because of the low Medicaid reimbursements, requests that I break the law, and has cut my hours after asking that I clock out when there are no clients available. Yesterday, I had his brother throw a trash can at me. I gave them a two week notice but I'm tempted to shorten it. I learned that people tend to last about 30 days before quitting. I learned my lesson about failing to research companies before taking jobs.
In any position of any profession there are the three Ps: Personally Politi Performance This is especially true in small organizations even so in small first responder units. The ambience or subculture may not be what one wants to work in.
See I was just let go today after less than 30 days. From the interview for 1 company (they are together next to each other) I knew I didnt get that job after no contact for two weeks to randomly on a Friday if I could work for the other company. I made a mistake and no coaching or warning they just let me go. This was finally after 3 weeks of training (which should have been 2) but they werent going to give me logins or the key to the office. I knew then they didnt want me and from day one people were rude to me. I felt sad and embarrassed but now I am relieved. Also 2 hours after my firing, they posted my position but 2 dollars less an hour.
I had an interview in the US, I was asked if I was married and/or had kids well into my interview and was scoffed at when I was neither married nor had kids. I thought it was an odd question to ask.
I just got home from an interview. The recruiter didn’t ask me my name until the middle of the interview. “I’m sorry I didn’t get your name. I just started talking.” I told her my name and she continued talking. I had to ask , and yours???? Like tf. 🤦🏽♀️
That is such a great question and I wish I had a simple answer for you. I’ve been seeking a clear answer on this for months. I’ve sought advice from 3 employment lawyers on this subject and they all basically say the same thing: 1) Employment law regarding COVID-19 and the vaccines are still developing. 2) Employers generally can ask an employee if they have been vaccinated in order to determine possible accommodations. However, employers cannot ask their employees if they have been vaccinated in order to penalize their employees (that would potentially be a human rights violation). Having said that, each country, state and province may determine their own employment laws with regards to COVID-19 and vaccination, so as the laws do develop they may not be the same everywhere. My best advice at this point is to check if your local Employment Standards Act has been updated yet regarding vaccination, contact your local labour standards office and or human rights office for guidance. 🌞
Well I applaud your supervisor's desire to stay fit, but it was unprofessional for him to be late for a scheduled meeting. On a side note - I was intrigued by your UA-cam name so I checked out your channel - you have some really cool videos on plants/mosses in nature! I'm north of you in British Columbia, Canada and I see we have many similar mosses and plants - so you'll be my goto for plant identifications in future - great job!
My most toxic job is were i am she said you can talk to me about anything but you dont feel like you can, she intimidating, and she high school rules she mean girl who turn into a mean women.
Hey whats your take on a company, that is rated good on Glassdoor ? But there are 5-7 reviews mentioning manager gossiping or bullying employees? Some of these reviews even mention that the two interviewers are super nice, friendly and professional. But once u start working for them, they are toxic asf.
Thanks for your question Carol. If I am understanding you correctly in that your employer is clocking every minute in exchange for "Paid Time Off" - then it is hard to simply say it is a bad employer, however I would question whether I would want to work for an employer who is that strict! Without knowing all the details of your role and the work environment or why your employer is doing this - it may be that they have had bad experiences with past employees that took advantage by showing up late, taking too long on breaks etc and that drove them to move towards a strict time-tracking system to make sure they aren't being taken advantage of..... or if it is a production environment it is common to have a clock in/clock out timecard system which does track by the minute. If it is 'white-collar' corporate office environment then this form of time tracking would be unusual. If you feel this type of time tracking is treating you unfairly or that you are being taken advantage of, you could ask your employer to explain to you why they track time like this.....if you aren't satisfied with the answer then it may be time to consider looking for a new employer. Unfortunately there are employers out there who are unethical and do not abide by the law, but there are may more who are wonderful to work for, value their employees and treat them fairly and respectfully. Regardless of what country or state/province you are in - you do have rights under employment law and if you feel you are being taken advantage of then I would highly encourage you to check into your local labour laws (you should be able to find it easily with a quick internet search). Know your rights and it will help you determine if it is time to look for another job. I hope that helps. 🌞
Have you ever worked for a bad employer❓ Tell me what you disliked most❓
Being discriminated and harassed; almost killed due to drinking water would result at being yelled at.
Versus other places under the same company,we were heavily expected too work more often with less breaks
Since they couldn't get any new people due to their reputation, they'd move any old body they thought they could control into management, then have them spy on us. They'd write people up when they didn't like them, inventing the seriousness of the infraction (for 1 person, that same infraction would garner a slap on the hand, others would be fired). They didn't want you to leave your desk, they didn't want you to talk, that company was a sheer horror show.
Before i began studying acca accoubting, i started as an accounting secretary. I required a work experience position to get my diploma and i found a small company called blackwater finance. Long story short, it was a partnership between a busjness consultant and a finance executive. There entirw staff were foreign kids that looked like they were all part of college etc, no one over 23. No one could speak english and our job was translating business consulting ebooks onto whichever language we were proficient in, mine being german, even though i was irish, same as the partners. Looking at my cv, all he saw was german speaking and secretary, he skiped accounting and i was ultimately left unpaid, untrained and unprepared to atart work in finance. Absolute waste of my time
Placing blame. All. The. Time.
I was in an interview where the senior manager seemed to be overly critical about my experience. While I was surprised that she hired me, I accepted the position because I really like the work they do. 3 months after, I’m on my way out because of the unbearable toxic environment created by this person.
Thank you for sharing your story as this is such a great example of a red flag. I'm sorry you went through this but what a great opportunity to learn from. Trust your instincts in future job interviews - if your gut says something doesn't feel right then don't accept the job. One of the hardest things to do in job search is say no to a job offer. Make sure you ask really good questions around organizational culture to find out how they treat employees. If you need help with this, please contact me through my website www.virtualjobsearchcoach.com and I would be happy to book a coaching session with you. I can teach you what questions to ask to determine if this is a good employer and work environment or not. 🌞
The rudeness, bad mouthing previous workers and openly gossiping done by managers
That's a great one Mani! It is sad how often I've seen this - where a manager or interviewer says bad things about a previous employee to a potential candidate in an interview - it's very unprofessional. Thanks for your comment! 🌞
@Neel1567 That sounds like a wise decision. If the manager speaks badly about a past employee it is unprofessional and is a red flag that they may speak about you like that one day. Thanks for sharing your example! 🌞
I only found out about that till I got hired
3 worst jobs I ever had:
1. Went for interview, it was a 6 month contract with the possibility to extend a few months longer depending on need. I asked how it arose, it was to cover someone on long-term sick. I wish to god I`d asked what for. Due to bullying at work she had a breakdown. Turned up, saw the state of 2 colleagues and the manager (on a team of 6 including me) and my heart sank. Pure vile evil.
2. Agency job, didn`t need to interview with the employer, turned up and quickly discovered everyone harassing and abusing people. Including my line manager and the department manager.
3. Civil Service through agency, didn`t need to interview with the employer, exactly the same problem as number 2.
Dont take a job when you dont interview with at least your team leader, and if you dont get a tour to see who you will be working with first. Ask and probe deep to uncover all problems.
I’ve worked for some clown companies. So happy now to be at a company that I feel safe and respected at, paid fairly with great benefits… glad I kept looking. Hope everyone finds a fair place to work.
Worked for a very dishonest employer! Spent a year running a particular department without any additional pay...when the employer finally posted the job? It was given to someone with far less experience, and I was left with no thanks or compensation. After 9 years, it was time to go..
Thanks for sharing your story. I'm sorry to hear you were treated that way, but am glad you recognized your value and moved on! 🌞
I was in an interview where the hiring manager seemed a little disheveled and I was a little bit desperate to find work so I took it on. I had been hunting for about year+. I learned a lot from the company and it was a good experience to increase my skillset but the leadership's personalities were quite toxic.
That's a great example Osahon21 - thanks for sharing! I'm sorry you had to go through that but I'm sure it was a great learning experience for you on what to look out for and avoid next time. 🌞
When I asked a prospective employer over the phone, "What type of restaurant is your business? Is it fast food? Casual dining or fine dining?" He replied, "Everything! Come Wednesday to try job!" Felt weird so told him thanks but no thanks. He wouldn't even tell me the name of the business and did not seem to know what type of business he was running and would not tell me his name.
That definitely sounds strange! Good for you for going with your gut instincts! 🌞
A red flag is disparaging remarks about the previous person who held the role.
Dear Stacy, there's so much candor and genuine sincerity in your way of speech and person,
your material is definitely top tier.
Thanks so much for your kind words!❣ That really means a lot to me. I strive to always provide great content. 🌞
My worst boss was terrible at clearly and concisely communicating.
All these in Brussels, Belgium. The most toxic bubble there is. Bad incompetent managers, competitive atmosphere, recruitment based on nationalities instead of skills, horrible work culture for expats.
Yeah my last company, I didnt meet my direct supervisor in the interview either. He wasnt a bad person although I ended up having trouble communicating with him.
I say look for toxic behavior from the recruiter/hiring manager before setting up an interview. I only interview with companies that I think are good quality.
Hi Jack, thanks for your comment and I'm so sorry I am only seeing it now. I think your comment is great advice! There are a lot of illegitimate recruiters and businesses out there nowadays which is why it is so important to do your research to ensure you are dealing with a reputable person/business. 🌞
One of my previous employers used to constantly "remind" us that we were getting the best pay in town and our workload was the lightest around and we were "lucky" to work for them, while not actually paying all that great, and intentionally understaffing.
I knew I was in trouble on a recent job when the manager got fired before I even started .
That can definitely be a warning sign!
Excellent advice. I watch a slew of these types of videos and I got some new ways of approaching the interview. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! 🌞
Good sound advice Stacey👍🏻 I think many interviewees don’t think about asking the interviewers those direct questions about the state of the business. Very crucial to get a pulse of your future employer. Keep the informative videos coming!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment! 🌞
Leading with discipline by default to get things to work and or to gain compliance.
Being Over Critical..
This video is brilliant and spot on! 2021 was a ROUGH year for me. I was the victim of bait-and-switch interview deceit TWICE when I accepted job offers that were the complete opposite of the job description. I made the rookie mistake of rushing to accept an offer when trying to leave a toxic environment with a bad supervisor, which caused burnout and stress. I jumped from the frying pan into the fire.
So I'm glad that you acknowledge this can happen and put it on the list!
I hope that you are well. I understand life happens, so when it's best, I hope that you have time to put up more content like this!
Your last tip is pure gold. In the interview for a previous job, I was informed that an offer had gone out to the new director, but they wouldn't provide me with any information about the new manager. It was bad from day one. There was no welcome and zero interest in getting to know me and my work. Most incompetent manager I ever had.
These are some great signs to be aware of! Great advice as well :)
Thanks for your comment! 🌞
Last month, I took a job as an addiction counselor in a methadone clinic. The boss constantly becomes angry because of the low Medicaid reimbursements, requests that I break the law, and has cut my hours after asking that I clock out when there are no clients available. Yesterday, I had his brother throw a trash can at me. I gave them a two week notice but I'm tempted to shorten it. I learned that people tend to last about 30 days before quitting. I learned my lesson about failing to research companies before taking jobs.
In any position of any profession there are the three
Ps:
Personally
Politi
Performance
This is especially true in small organizations even so in small first responder units. The ambience or subculture may not be what one wants to work in.
So true Mark! Thanks for your comment❣🌞
See I was just let go today after less than 30 days. From the interview for 1 company (they are together next to each other) I knew I didnt get that job after no contact for two weeks to randomly on a Friday if I could work for the other company. I made a mistake and no coaching or warning they just let me go. This was finally after 3 weeks of training (which should have been 2) but they werent going to give me logins or the key to the office. I knew then they didnt want me and from day one people were rude to me. I felt sad and embarrassed but now I am relieved. Also 2 hours after my firing, they posted my position but 2 dollars less an hour.
I had an interview in the US, I was asked if I was married and/or had kids well into my interview and was scoffed at when I was neither married nor had kids. I thought it was an odd question to ask.
I just got home from an interview. The recruiter didn’t ask me my name until the middle of the interview. “I’m sorry I didn’t get your name. I just started talking.” I told her my name and she continued talking. I had to ask , and yours???? Like tf. 🤦🏽♀️
Excellent advice, and thanks for your effort and support.
If medical history is not a valid question, why are companies asking employee vax status in 2021? Does this mean they are breaking the law?
That is such a great question and I wish I had a simple answer for you. I’ve been seeking a clear answer on this for months. I’ve sought advice from 3 employment lawyers on this subject and they all basically say the same thing:
1) Employment law regarding COVID-19 and the vaccines are still developing.
2) Employers generally can ask an employee if they have been vaccinated in order to determine possible accommodations. However, employers cannot ask their employees if they have been vaccinated in order to penalize their employees (that would potentially be a human rights violation).
Having said that, each country, state and province may determine their own employment laws with regards to COVID-19 and vaccination, so as the laws do develop they may not be the same everywhere.
My best advice at this point is to check if your local Employment Standards Act has been updated yet regarding vaccination, contact your local labour standards office and or human rights office for guidance. 🌞
Thank you so much for your informative video!
You are so welcome!
This is very helpful. Thanks
Thanks for your comment and I'm glad you found it helpful❣🌞
Well said.
Thanks Avi! I'm glad you liked it 🌞
My supervisor was late to the interview because he was out biking....
Well I applaud your supervisor's desire to stay fit, but it was unprofessional for him to be late for a scheduled meeting.
On a side note - I was intrigued by your UA-cam name so I checked out your channel - you have some really cool videos on plants/mosses in nature! I'm north of you in British Columbia, Canada and I see we have many similar mosses and plants - so you'll be my goto for plant identifications in future - great job!
@@VirtualJobSearchCoach Ya, he left with in a year. I am from Oregon, the coast there of, has a lot of BC plants.
My most toxic job is were i am she said you can talk to me about anything but you dont feel like you can, she intimidating, and she high school rules she mean girl who turn into a mean women.
I worked at a small store, the owner had a hoarding problem. It made me uncomfortable and I left on bad terms.
Unforntantly i do have very bad employers working with me and rhey asked like alot of question and also i dont want to asked that
Hey whats your take on a company, that is rated good on Glassdoor ? But there are 5-7 reviews mentioning manager gossiping or bullying employees? Some of these reviews even mention that the two interviewers are super nice, friendly and professional. But once u start working for them, they are toxic asf.
If an employer uses your meeting times and every minute you clock in early in exchange for PTO time, is this a bad employer?
Thanks for your question Carol. If I am understanding you correctly in that your employer is clocking every minute in exchange for "Paid Time Off" - then it is hard to simply say it is a bad employer, however I would question whether I would want to work for an employer who is that strict! Without knowing all the details of your role and the work environment or why your employer is doing this - it may be that they have had bad experiences with past employees that took advantage by showing up late, taking too long on breaks etc and that drove them to move towards a strict time-tracking system to make sure they aren't being taken advantage of..... or if it is a production environment it is common to have a clock in/clock out timecard system which does track by the minute. If it is 'white-collar' corporate office environment then this form of time tracking would be unusual. If you feel this type of time tracking is treating you unfairly or that you are being taken advantage of, you could ask your employer to explain to you why they track time like this.....if you aren't satisfied with the answer then it may be time to consider looking for a new employer. Unfortunately there are employers out there who are unethical and do not abide by the law, but there are may more who are wonderful to work for, value their employees and treat them fairly and respectfully. Regardless of what country or state/province you are in - you do have rights under employment law and if you feel you are being taken advantage of then I would highly encourage you to check into your local labour laws (you should be able to find it easily with a quick internet search). Know your rights and it will help you determine if it is time to look for another job. I hope that helps. 🌞
my boss was an ass and a liar
Great video, thank you. God bless you in Jesus name amen 🙏
video importee dans ma tete trilingue.
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