The_Znof wrote:
This happened to me over the last two weeks, with most of the action being near the end, so this will serve as a vague introductory post.
On thursday the 9th of sept, I had a meltdown at work, when the person signing my time card was making it obvious they didn't trust me, or even see me as a human being.
I was suprised they kept me on after this very loud meltdown, and thought I must have an understanding boss.
Since where I work is sort of a shelter, and I live in other inferior shelters with no lockers, I was leaving some things in the room behind our front desk rather than carry everything all the time.
On friday, it was my day off, and I was hanging around the desk.
my boss seemed ready to start fast tracking me to one of their buildings. This was exciting.
She tells me to go to the bc housing office 2 blocks away.
I did and it was closed.
I went back trying to tell them it was closed, but they kept insisting I must have gone to the wrong place, to try again.
I tried 2 or three times by myself, with protests all the way, before they gave in with my request to show them it was indeed closed.
The guy they sent with me gave a fake sounding 'sorry' when he saw it was closed, and then walked off the job for 15 or so mins.
So if they gaslight co-workers, imagine how much s**t the guests take!
Even after it became blatant they were narcs doing the abuse thing, I wanted to stick out the job a bit longer.
That ended this morning, which was the last day of my 3 day weekend. My shirt was dirty AF, and I had a bag with clean shirts stashed under a chair in the lobby.
I had just moved everything to the lobby from the staff room, as some were making it clear they were not comfortable with me back there when not on shift.
But before I can see if my shirts are still there, I am told I am not allowed behind the front desk at all when not on shift. I had made no attempt to go back there and didnt intend to anymore anyway.
I forgot all about my shirt and just walked out, probably for good - as an employee, anyway.
Oh, perhaps this post could serve as a call for help, as there are so many relative details, leaving me incoherent..
I dont think it is a police thing, but im curious what would happen if I tried that route.
Depends what your goal is do you just want entry to get your stuff back or your old job back.
If it’s just your stuff they need to give that back or it could be a theft issue.
If it’s your job just speak to your boss explaining things, I’m sure he is aware of your situation and if he’s reasonable will let it go.
Every workplace has its own culture, some are very formal and snooty like a private bank or professional body where they will not expect or tolerate people loosing their ****
I imagine that’s an multiple everyday event in a homeless shelter even with staff so your boss will more likely brush it off to give you a 2nd chance if you write him a letter maybe?
Hope that helps.
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12 Sep 2021, 4:37 pm
