I write again,bcause yesterdeay nobody could really help we with this homework :(
Hello everybody!
Today a I have to write a complain letter to "my"boss.I should write about my difficulties,and about what's bothering me. In the letter I should propose a solution as well.
The situation is: Me(Julie,47 years old)has worked as a secretary in an NHS Trust for 21 years.she had always enjoyed her job until the arrival of a new boss in the departement.
'In my experience,bullies are clever people.Theyplay colleagues off against each other until the athmosphere is so tense that going to work feels like a perpetual visit to the dentist. My bully-my manager's boss-completely obliterated the office where I worked.Sometimes she criticised me to my face,other times indirectly,telling my manager to tell me that my skirt was too short,mae-up too heavy und perfume too strong. Towards the end she even made me tell my boss when I needed to go to te toilet.I was so stressed that my doctor signed me off. When I returned to work,two weeks later,my job had been split between two hospitals three miles apart,which was unnecessary and unaccetable. Eventually I refused to work for her any more and was transferred.Althought I did stand up for myslf,I'm still angry. She's robbed me of many more happy years working in a job I enjoyed with people I liked'
So guys if you can help me,please do so!!!!!!
Thanks for the help!!!!!!
xoxo
1) YOu did not propose a soluton.
2) You put a lot of things in the letter that are somewhat overly detailed. The issue you didn't address, the most important issue, was what was your performance? Nobody cares about your feelings at work.
I would address these two things above. What does my doctor signed me off mean? That is not common English.
I guess it means that he said I should not go to work,bcause I stressed.
but this is just the text,we should read and than write a letter.
Can you help me?
Go back and look at your post yesterday. You suggested some solutions to the problem.
We also discussed the format.
Now you need to write the letter, starting with your desired solution.
Dear XXXX:
As a former employee, I believe I would benefit the company if rehired.
Take it from there.
Dear [Boss's Name],
I am writing to you today to express my concerns and difficulties regarding the recent changes in our department. I have been working as a secretary in this NHS Trust for 21 years, and until the arrival of our new boss, I had always enjoyed my job.
However, since the new boss took over, I have been facing a number of challenges that have made the work environment extremely unpleasant for me. I believe that my manager's boss has been behaving in a bullying manner, creating tension among colleagues and making it difficult for me to carry out my duties effectively.
The bullying behavior I have experienced includes direct criticism of my work, as well as indirect criticism passed on through my manager. For example, I was told that my skirt was too short, my makeup was too heavy, and my perfume was too strong. Furthermore, I was even made to inform my boss whenever I needed to use the restroom. These actions have caused me immense stress, to the point where I had to take a medical leave as advised by my doctor.
When I finally returned to work after two weeks, I discovered that my job had been split between two hospitals three miles apart. This unnecessary and unacceptable decision has significantly disrupted my working conditions and has added to my frustration. Although I did take a stand for myself by refusing to work under these circumstances and was transferred, I still harbor a great deal of anger and disappointment. My experience with our manager's boss has effectively robbed me of many more happy years working in a job I once enjoyed, surrounded by colleagues I liked.
In order to improve the situation, I propose that we address this issue by establishing an open and transparent communication channel within the department. It is important that we foster an environment of respect and professionalism, where all employees feel comfortable voicing their concerns without fear of retribution. I believe that promoting a supportive and inclusive atmosphere will not only enhance employee morale but also contribute to the overall success of our department.
I look forward to discussing this matter further with you and finding creative solutions that will help restore harmony and productivity in our workplace. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Julie