When the manager yells at you 3 times in one day when the supervisor and a coworker is slacking and you have tried to keep everything stocked and clean in a buffet setting do you go to his boss because he doesn't listen to you and told you to take photos of employees "slacking"?

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December 6,2022 at 2:25PM UTC

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When the manager yells at you 3 times in one day when the supervisor and a coworker is slacking and you have tried to keep everything stocked and clean in a buffet setting do you go to his boss because he doesn't listen to you and told you to take photos of employees "slacking"? Or do I ask to have a meeting with him again?

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BrandieFarmerDecember 6,2022 at 3:26PM UTC
ok, this was really hard to read. However, I follow. I’d ask to have a meeting with him again. Clarify your concerns once more they’re accessing if there are discrepancies that are deterring performance quality, and Inquiry if there is anyway you can assist prior to moving on to speak his boss. I’d warrant that as the second alternative but, after you’ve assessed the situation once again with those involved.
AnonymousDecember 6,2022 at 3:48PM UTC
You document the events or issues in writing to your boss.
AnonymousDecember 7,2022 at 2:09PM UTC
I'm going to do that, I'm not taking photos tho like someone mentioned. I did take two but that proves nothing
AnonymousDecember 6,2022 at 5:20PM UTC
You can only manage yourself. Only complain when someone's behavior or actions impact you and your work. You are nit a manager. So stay in your lane. Go to HR if your manager will not address the issues.
AnonymousDecember 7,2022 at 2:07PM UTC
It's impacting me to the point where I'm rushing around like an idiot and these two are in the closet doing nothing or on their phones. I say to them "need help out here" and I get crickets. It made me sick the one day as I was nauseated, sweating and running around. I was throwing up & when I got home I tested for Covid but it was negative.
AnonymousDecember 7,2022 at 9:13PM UTC
You don't passively yell you need help. You go to each member and let them know personally that you need assistance. Take the request seriously. If you are refused help then you have specific evidence you were refused help. Run around like a mad woman is drama. YOU MUST ASK FACE TO FACE SPECIFICALLY WHAT YOU NEED or no one takes you seriously.
Maggie StoneDecember 16,2022 at 2:10PM UTC
I agree about talking with them individually about what you need. I would also set up duties and expectations ahead of time (e.g. Joe is in charge of replenishing plates and silverware and Judy will replenish the hot items).