I got a message from my manager saying I did not do my work

16 Comments

1. AnonymousJanuary 3,2024 at 8:31PM UTC

   Focus on you and not worry about someone else. Prove that you did your work. If it's in their system and noted make sure you can show that. This shows maturity.

2. AnonymousJanuary 4,2024 at 1:28PM UTC

   If you are working from the office, they should be able to monitor your calls.

3. maria roseJanuary 4,2024 at 4:18PM UTC

   Since this job involves making calls and texts, you should be using the company phone to do these tasks. And there should be a record of all these transactions since it is being done on company phones. To prove that you are making the calls, make a hardcopy running log of each call and texts .

4. AnonymousJanuary 4,2024 at 6:12PM UTC

   Legally in many states the company has to provide you with equipment or reimburse you for the use of yours for work. Share with they the trail of calls and perhaps start a spreadsheet with a written log of them that you can share weekly to show what you have done. Assume you are in either customer support or sales.

   As for her comment about other people ask her to not share as it is irrelevant to you and you have no interest in the critique of work of others.

5. AnonymousJanuary 4,2024 at 9:20PM UTC

   As others have said if you used your laptop/ phone they should be able to see. However, I typically do make sure to take screens shots of calls on my work cell when I’ve had difficult clients or staff saying I didn’t contact them. I also will use the Snip tool to take computer screen shots that give a time stamp both in the picture and when it was taken/saved as an image. You should also be able to see on any Microsoft docs if you use them when you last worked, saved, or edited something. Databases for sure log that. It’s stinks to ensure you take those pics and have to show history of docs worked on. But, creating a file where you save the screen shots with dates & times showing you work will be helpful in the long run. Hopefully with that proof and process, the harassment will stop or at least protect you.

6. Kelly Harman-SeversonJanuary 5,2024 at 1:17PM UTC

   i would suggest you find an employer that does not micro manage

7. AnonymousJanuary 5,2024 at 1:19PM UTC

   i do NOT understand, and i don`t think anyone does... bosses can see all the work and texts done on work phones, you can very clearly see, so explain WHY you say they cannot SEE your work ... and you never clearly mention that you actually DID call and text people. usually managers check to see before confronting a person.

8. Marcia SmithJanuary 5,2024 at 1:30PM UTC

   I think it is time to look for another job. This boos will never value you or the work you do.

9. AnonymousJanuary 5,2024 at 1:39PM UTC

   It’s hard to understand the nature of your job from this post, but I will say, this is a big red flag. I find it highly inappropriate that your boss messaged you outside of work hours to discuss your performance. Those conversations should only take place AT work, face to face, and should be approached in an inquisitive way vs. accusatory. If you’re interested in leaving this job, do it. If you’re looking to stay, I would reply that you don’t feel comfortable having the conversation via message and would like to have a constructive meeting as to your job performance to see where the miscommunication is, show that you actively care about your position, and finds areas of improvement (if needed). Do NOT badmouth your fellow coworker and keep it strictly about you.

10. AnonymousJanuary 5,2024 at 1:40PM UTC

    I am confused by this entire post. Do you work primarily on your phone or on your computer? We do all of our phone calls on Microsoft Teams so it is always available to see who we are speaking with. If he/she is saying that you didn't text or call yet you say coworker was on their phone all day - that is where my confusion comes in.

    I know some people think it is micro-managing but even managers have to answer to someone above them.

    Example - I have one night shift employee in my department (other departments have night shift as well so he is not alone here). When looking at his login/logout form using his RF gun, out of 10.5 hours, he was only online about 5 hours. 1 hour is lunch and breaks. That still left 4.5 hours unaccounted for. Yes he was doing other things that were expected of him that did not involve his gun. I just had to be able to show my boss the information. I have a Daily Log hanging on his lift that he fills out every day when he is doing other things. This covers both his behind and mine. You might consider doing the same.

    Second, your boss should not be talking about any of your coworkers with you.

    Good luck. I hope you can get the outcome you are looking for. I am not sure based on this post what that is exactly.

11. Maggie StoneJanuary 5,2024 at 1:47PM UTC

    Like others here, I am a little confused.
    I am particularly confused by the relevance of what your coworker was doing. Were you using a phone and or computer that couldn’t be tracked or monitored? Were you supposed to keep some sort of log? It may be a pain in the neck to recreate it, but there should be evidence or records of texts and calls on that date that can back you up.

12. Connie23January 5,2024 at 4:08PM UTC

    Start your document trail your boss already has. Sharpen your pencil, time to look for another position at your current place of work or another.

    In the meantime, schedule a meeting and talk to your boss directly about the situation keeping emotions out of it. State the fact and simply ask them why they felt the need to reach out to you. ! listen to them watch their body language. It may have been an assumption on a bad day or they may be looking for people to take the fall because of their own job performance. At any rate you will be able to get to some understanding and know what your next step should be. If you see it was an assumption let them know that you do your work and would like them to monitor you over a period of time rather than a snapshot of a day. They should know this. We all have good days and bad days. BOL!

13. Wanda ShawJanuary 5,2024 at 11:56PM UTC

    This probably has been said before on this thread but you’ll need to begin documenting what you do on an hour to hour as proof that you’re actually working.

14. LORI-ANN BURLINGAMEJanuary 6,2024 at 12:56AM UTC

    During your initial interview, did your manager describe what your job duties would be? Has she made her expectations clear? How is she tracking your work?

    Yoiu may want to have a 1:1 with her to clarify what her expectations are.

15. Venus JolieJanuary 6,2024 at 2:42PM UTC

    My thoughts are that’s a toxic place to work and it’s unlikely to get better bc people don’t change. I’d find another job post-haste where I can be appreciated and happy.

16. AnonymousJanuary 6,2024 at 8:38PM UTC

    So sorry but you must not let this one situation define you. You can replace your home, sell it. Prepare positive affirmations repeat to your self daily, you are worth so much more than this employer recognizes. Create a plan. Best to you