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Warnings at work--verbal vs written
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So- here's the background--I got busted at work playing a game online (it wasn't even like a video game-I think that makes it worse)-- anyway I got a 'stern' verbal warning from the manager who is only like 3 years older than me-- and all I could do was basically sit there-I mean I was guilty so why even bother with a rebutle--plus they had evidence. Anyway-at the end of his 'stern warning' he said that next time I would get a written warning and all I could think was "why couldn't I just get a written warning this time?" --at least I wouldn't have to sit through the whole thing.
So this thread is dedicated to those who has recieved warnings from work, either written or verbal-- share your story--would you have preferred it have been verbal or written?
cheers
So this thread is dedicated to those who has recieved warnings from work, either written or verbal-- share your story--would you have preferred it have been verbal or written?
cheers
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What you prefer doesnt come into it.
you did wrong- accept the consequences. By the sounds of it you just didnt like the fact that someone only 3yrs older than you has the authority to bollock you.
You get 3 warnings. Verbal. Written. Final Written. I also got a Final final written then dismissal.
Im not sure if this is standard procedure or if it was just my ex-employer company procedure but whether its a verbal or a written, you still have to listen to what they have to say and you still should have the opportunity to put your side across, with the aid of a representative should you wish.
But in answer to your question, id rather have a verbal as that would mean i wasnt as far down the discaplinary line.
The duty manager at the shop I work in is a year younger than me
It was a miracle we kept our jobs but we both got written warnings. My mate also got convicted of criminal damage and had to pay 10 grand for damages but he was lucky really. The water park lost a further 22 grand on top though lost profits where they had to remain closed for the first week of the summer holidays.
I was so embaressed and ashamed, I couldn't eat my food (even though manager insisted I should before it "got cold." I was hungry up until I saw his car in the driveway.)
I only got a written warning and a few harsh words from the manager. I was really good at my job and I got on with everyone, so they kept the incident between everyone in the office. (It was only 5 of us). Next day when I went back, it was all fine again.
I think.
I've never had any warnings. I'm a good girl :angel:
That does sound embarrassing--especially the food getting cold part--ouch. But at leats it's over now.
It sounds like you don't quite understand the point. The verbal warning is less severe than the written warning, meaning that you are further away from being sacked. Of course, if your aim is to be sacked then just carry on playing the online games, you'll get a written warning next time
Anyway I had my radio on (WC2006 match) and heard the commentator say goal of the world cup and being a huge footy fan I wanted to see the goal. So I quickly asked the manger standing by the door can I just go past (exit door to the canteen where the TV is) I will be one min he asked me what area I worked and that next time I should let my manger know I said fine I’ll only be a min anyway. I went to the canteen next min I know (50sec later) my manger is their Saying I am missing from point of duty at a critical time and that I am going to get a letter (I assume it is a written warning)
My question is do I have a case to appeal against this warning and make sure it doesn’t go on my record I mean it seem to me the manger at the door let me go through just so he can call his friend and say you have a worker missing from your work station, basically shop me I would have just preferred getting a verbal warning saying don’t do it again son.
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