I'm going anon in case my boss is lurking in here for some reason.
I would not be surprised.

I started this job in Aug. 2007. I liked it for a while but now I absolutely hate it. I hate the woman who is my supervisor. She documents practically everything I do and second guesses me constantly. I feel I have a pretty good grip on how to do my job. I do 95% of it correctly and well. But all she notices is the 5% of the time I make a mistake. There is a lot to do and everyday is different. It's hard to know EVERYTHING after only 6 months when she has been there 10 years. I swear she probably documents how many times I use the bathroom a day and for how long i am in there....i am not exaggerating here.
She writes up this big report and makes me read it and sign it when i make a small oopsie. Everyone makes mistakes.

I can not stand it. I have to look for another job, this place is literally making me sick to my stomach. I have had a headache everyday for 2 weeks because of this.

What can I do at home? I just want to work at home and not have to deal with people. I am on the verge of tears here.

By Tarable on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 04:36 pm:

{{{{HUGS}}}}}

I know exactly where you are coming from. I was there not that long ago.. I wish I had some advice, but I really don't.. I hope you find something else.

By Tayjar on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 04:46 pm:

The next time she has you sign a document, ask her if it is OK if your attorney reviews it first. What she is doing to you is a form of harrassment. It's against the law. Not all harrassment is verbal or sexual. I would start your own documentation in case you need it in a court of law.

By Anonymous on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 04:50 pm:

I feel for you anon, I hate my job too!!! The lady that is in charge is so mean it isn't funny, you can work like a dog and and she embarrases us in front of customers. She has a side kick and watches you like a hawk and goes to report anything you do that they don't think it right. It is a nightmare. They only good thing is that the hours are geared around my kids schedule. I don't have a formal education and at least one a day I silently kick myself for that. At least there would be more options for me. I really feel for you. I know how you feel, I cry at least once a week over these nasty people, today they embarrassed my coworker and had her crying as well, I told her that I would go to the office with her but she said it wouldn't do any good. I hope to start taking some classes bit by bit and eventually have other options for myself. I am sorry that you are miserable, I hope that your situation gets better.

By Tink on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 05:56 pm:

I'm so sorry to hear this, Anon. I started a new job in August and I'm still learning new things since my partner has been teaching for 17 years at this school. She's been wonderful about guiding me through new responsibilities and is so encouraging. I hope you can find a way out of what sounds like a terrible situation.

By Crystal915 on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 07:54 pm:

((((hugs))) to both anons. I just left a job that seemed to enjoy screwing over their good employees and letting the bad ones get away with murder. I totally understand how you feel. Good luck in the job search, I hope you find something quickly!!!

By Rayelle on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 08:30 pm:

I am sorry you have to deal with this. I hope you find something soon.

By Bobbie~moderatr on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 08:53 pm:

Oh, I have been there, a couple of times.. Why is it that big jerks get hired for the good jobs and good people get the jobs under those big jerks?? Best of luck, I hope you can find yourself in a better set of circumstances quickly. (((BIG HUGS))) to you both.

By Mlee on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 11:12 pm:

It does sound like you need to get out of there, but here are my ideas for in the meanwhile:

Start documenting what you do right. Even just for your own sense of selfworth.

Is there a supervisor above her or a human resources department that you can take your issues to? Has this person supervised people before? Is she going overboard because she's new at this? Are there other staff that she supervises? Is she like this to everyone, or are you getting special treatment?

I bet your state has laws about breaks. Can you find them online?

I like Tayjar's idea, but I know it might not be what you want to do.

I'm sorry you're having a hard time. It's very discouraging when work isn't going well.

By Ginny~moderator on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 06:46 am:

I left a toxic job a little over three years ago, and it was one of the best things I ever did for myself, in terms of both emotional and physical health. I don't know what the job situation is in your areas, both Anons, but I urge you to start looking for a new job immediately. Things will never get better and you will feel worse and worse every month. I was 65 when I changed jobs, and was scared to death at the idea of looking for a new job at age 65, but my present job is wonderful.

By Anonymous on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 08:42 am:

It's is a small office with only 5 people and she is one of the owner's of the place. I am the only person she treats like this.

My dh got home yesterday and I just lost it and cried on his shoulder for a while. He does not want me to leave the job, but I know that deep down he knows I will.

I have a assoc. degree in administrative assistant, which is what I sort of do now and don't like it. What I loved was working at the local library before the kids were born. I'm looking to go back there, but they are not hiring right now. I'm going to call a few places today. It may be less money but I don't care, i need peace of mind. I hate working there.

They have security cameras in the place. Although I don't steal anything or have anything to hide, I know she goes back to her little office, closes the door and watches what I do, which is probably very boring since all I do is sit at the desk and answer phones.
Yesterday I answered the phone with my usually shpeal and the person on the other end asked 2 questions, I answered them and then she hung up. My boss asked what it was all about and I just brushed it off because it was just a "where are you located" kind of question. She immediately went to her office, looked up the number that just called here and called the person back and spoke to them. Apparently they were someone calling about our services. SHe found out a bunch of info from the person. She wrote this all up in my "employee write up". She thinks I lied to her about the caller. I didn't. the caller didn't give me a chance to ask any questions, she hung up. It's this kind of thing that upsets me. She does not trust me. All i feel is stressed and all i ever get is negative feedback.