inexperienced manager at work- help

beduffbrickie
beduffbrickie Posts: 642 Member
edited January 5 in Chit-Chat
hey guys

I am 3 months into a new job as a facilities and property manager and I report into the logistics manager. The problem is she is so inexperienced and lacks basic line management skills and in general is way out of her depth. its got to the point now where our working relationship is at rock bottom. I have been called to a meeting with her and the HR manager on Monday and its about the strained relationship I have with her. I feel like quitting now as tbh I cant be arsed with her and the crap.

How do you deal with crap people like this? and can you offer any advice on the situation?

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  • needles85365
    needles85365 Posts: 491 Member
    suck it up or move on.
  • TylerJ76
    TylerJ76 Posts: 4,375 Member
    Just Break Up.
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Do you have the tools you need to do the job? How does the job suffer because of her inexperience? Is it just inconvenience to you, or is it personality conflict? There may be different ways you might handle it, depending on the circumstances.
  • Ta2dchic20
    Ta2dchic20 Posts: 376 Member
    Hardwiring Excellence, buy it for her and help her learn her position as best as possible. YOu can't be the only person she's having issues with.
  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
    punch her.
  • Amber82479
    Amber82479 Posts: 629 Member
    I would suggest either meeting with HR yourself to discuss the issues with them. Maybe she needs additional training and there's someone who could help her to learn and grow into the management roll properly? If not HR, then could you talk to her boss? Present your concerns in a clear and non-combative manner. Hopefully one of the 2 people will help to rectify the situation. If that doesn't work, start job hunting or stick it out in your situation.
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    Have an affair with her. Either things will get a lot better, or a lot worse and you quit. A win-win situation!
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Have an affair with her. Either things will get a lot better, or a lot worse and you quit. A win-win situation!

    Unless she is ugly.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    suck it up or move on.

    ^^ This

    I have a crappy manager right now. I am trying to switch departments and just sucking it up until then.
  • LeslieC1970
    LeslieC1970 Posts: 160
    I would first write down some of the examples of the behaviour/decisions that have occurred in the past to help describe to her and HR the behaviour that is impeding your deliverables.
    I would then take the time to write down what you need from her in order to meet your deliverables. Be careful not to label the behaviour but ask her to clarify what is it she needs from you to meet your objectives.

    Good luck!
  • RedHeadDevotchka
    RedHeadDevotchka Posts: 1,394 Member
    suck it up or move on.

    ^^ This

    I have a crappy manager right now. I am trying to switch departments and just sucking it up until then.

    Yup. I had the WORST manager and really if there's already a problem and HR has been contacted then everything you do is gonna be under scrutiny. Sucks, but such is life.
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    If you think you want to stay...go to the meeting well armed (and you do have awesome arms :smooched: ) ...but I mean bring a list..and have consructructive criticism and concise examples of WHY she's not meeting your expectations as a manager. Don't lose your temper, but be able to speak without raising your voice about why you're frustrated.

    Without knowing the "political" situation that might have landed her this job in the first place, its hard to say, but if she's related to someone higher up or something...you're better off not coming across as the 'hothead" who is giving her a hard time. People tend to automatically assume men can't handle a woman boss, so prepare to defend that position if necessary...
  • Focusing_on_Liz
    Focusing_on_Liz Posts: 65
    In my last position I ended up sucking it up for a while until it became unbearable. I was there for 3 years before I couldn't take it and looked for another job. I loved being a bank teller but my boss made the devil seem sweet. Finally I looked for a better job and the day I found out I had this job I just quit. Don't up and quit without a 2 weeks notice because it looks bad on you. I am lucky that my current boss understood the situation and the job worked out for me.
  • Focusing_on_Liz
    Focusing_on_Liz Posts: 65
    If you think you want to stay...go to the meeting well armed (and you do have awesome arms :smooched: ) ...but I mean bring a list..and have consructructive criticism and concise examples of WHY she's not meeting your expectations as a manager. Don't lose your temper, but be able to speak without raising your voice about why you're frustrated.

    Without knowing the "political" situation that might have landed her this job in the first place, its hard to say, but if she's related to someone higher up or something...you're better off not coming across as the 'hothead" who is giving her a hard time. People tend to automatically assume men can't handle a woman boss, so prepare to defend that position if necessary...

    ^^Great advice
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