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Managers who just stand staring at you

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Rage24
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Managers who just stand staring at you

Post by Rage24 »

While you prep, shouldn't be allowed surely?
smok3y666
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Re: Managers who just stand staring at you

Post by smok3y666 »

Don't have that problem.
funkflex55
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Re: Managers who just stand staring at you

Post by funkflex55 »

It's harassment. There's no need to stand staring at anyone. If he did it on the street he'd get done in. It's not acceptable.
Dan jack
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Re: Managers who just stand staring at you

Post by Dan jack »

Could be hundred reasons

Looking at ur prep speed ?
Have u got the correct uniform ?
He/she might fancy u lol ?

I would ignore it mate. Just do everything right and u should be fine bud
scoobydo79
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Re: Managers who just stand staring at you

Post by scoobydo79 »

Ask Him. If He is prep testing or sorting test there is a procedure. If it’s not official put in a complaint.
lincolnshirepostie
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Re: Managers who just stand staring at you

Post by lincolnshirepostie »

I had this after coming back from a long period of sickness (including hospitalisation). It felt very intimidating. He would stand on the edge of the room and peer in at an angle.

I would ask the manager why he feels the need to stare at you, and inform him that it makes you feel uncomfortable. If it persists, talk to the union and report him as well. It can come under harassment/bullying especially if he is singling you out - which is exactly what happened to me.
Dan jack
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Re: Managers who just stand staring at you

Post by Dan jack »

Another few question op

Does the manager stare at you everyday and how long does the manager do this ?
Does the manger stare at other co workers ?
Do you have any reason why manger would be doing this ?
claretandblue
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Re: Managers who just stand staring at you

Post by claretandblue »

Just walk away, go to the toilet, if it persists, put a grievance in.
richietns
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Re: Managers who just stand staring at you

Post by richietns »

They are only allowed to stare at you for a certain amount of time it is harassment otherwise you will see him/her look away for a bit then stare again we had a manager years ago who would do this from the the front of the office it was so obvious.
Acca Dacca
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Re: Managers who just stand staring at you

Post by Acca Dacca »

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Last edited by Acca Dacca on 28 Sep 2025, 14:16, edited 1 time in total.
If you tolerate this, then your paid break will be next
Grinder64
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Re: Managers who just stand staring at you

Post by Grinder64 »

Don't empower them by appearing intimidated. I usually burst into the chorus of certain songs on such occasions; "private eyes are watching you...", "I always feel like somebody's watching meee" etc. Let them be the butt of the joke, they're paid enough to deal with it. :cuppa
You do the work, they get the loot. The men with the smiles and the 3 piece suits.
SpacePhoenix
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Re: Managers who just stand staring at you

Post by SpacePhoenix »

How many offices of all types will they be too busy doing posties work?
scoobydo79
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Re: Managers who just stand staring at you

Post by scoobydo79 »

SpacePhoenix wrote:
28 Sep 2025, 12:09
How many offices of all types will they be too busy doing posties work?
I believe their own union told them they are not to do postmen’s work
Sean06
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Re: Managers who just stand staring at you

Post by Sean06 »

scoobydo79 wrote:
28 Sep 2025, 13:43
SpacePhoenix wrote:
28 Sep 2025, 12:09
How many offices of all types will they be too busy doing posties work?
I believe their own union told them they are not to do postmen’s work
Why do they continue to do it then??
Acca Dacca
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Re: Managers who just stand staring at you

Post by Acca Dacca »

Sean06 wrote:
28 Sep 2025, 14:59
scoobydo79 wrote:
28 Sep 2025, 13:43
SpacePhoenix wrote:
28 Sep 2025, 12:09
How many offices of all types will they be too busy doing posties work?
I believe their own union told them they are not to do postmen’s work
Why do they continue to do it then??
Same reason people start early for free despite the CWU saying not to
If you tolerate this, then your paid break will be next