I work for a small company that has been in business for a long time.

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March 27,2022 at 1:07PM UTC

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I work for a small company that has been in business for a long time. I have noticed that the owners are continually complaining about everyone in the company that do things that they themselves do all the time. If someone makes a mistake they freak out and that person is ridiculed and berated yet I have seen multiple times where they make the same mistake (usually at 5x the expense) and they go “oh no, I better pay more attention” and it doesn’t get discussed further. It has come to a point where it is exceedingly frustrating to hear them complain constantly knowing they are fallible too.

One of the owners says that they care about the business more

than everyone else. Which I in turn tell them that the people that work there aren’t owners but they do care. He complains if people are talking but then he will basically pull a person aside and start chatting for 20 minutes (mainly about himself).

Would love some advice on how to deal with this? I like the work I do and for the most part put my head down and just try and get all the things done I need to but sometimes the double standard and constant berating infuriates me.

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AnonymousMarch 29,2022 at 11:14PM UTC
Earbuds
AnonymousMarch 30,2022 at 6:47PM UTC
Would be nice but we are not allowed to use them.
Robyn McCabria KelsoApril 1,2022 at 3:30PM UTC
Smile politely when they start and excuse yourself to attend to making the company the best it can be. I also agree with earbuds, but seeing as how that isn't allowed - low music/soothing sounds (waterfall for example) from your phone maybe?
AnonymousApril 1,2022 at 4:38PM UTC
time to move on - if they are doing this is front of you about other employees, you know they are talking about you in the same way in front of others.
AnonymousApril 1,2022 at 6:20PM UTC
I am here for you in solidarity. I am currently going through something similar. So far in my career I have only worked at small companies and it's been the same thing every time. I am now looking for a new job at a bigger firm and being very intentional with my questions during informational interviews with people I connect with.
Echo SchneiderApril 1,2022 at 6:41PM UTC
It sounds like it's been a good experience but time to find somewhere healthier for the long term. If they don't have the self-awareness now, they won't in the future either and it will continue (or get worse).
Chrissy C.April 2,2022 at 3:11PM UTC
A healthy working environment is so important in your career journey and personal well-being. It seems that they are vocal with their complaints, and since it’s a smaller company, I’m sure everyone hears it as well which doesn’t equate to the best working situation. You seem to have paid your dues (and patience) with this company. If you like the work you do, there are other companies out there where you can work at and respects it’s employees.
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