Phoenix16 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Think I just want to get it off my chest!! I've never ever in my whole life quit a job, a Pommie thing me thinks!! I worked 9 to 2, 3 days a week in the centre of Freo, PERFECT!! Unfortunately not, I would actually say the 'bullying' world although I don't say it lightly, I'm a tough cookie and I can fight for my rights but phew!!! Funnily enough, I'd just completed 2 years service and was their longest serving member of staff at a time they are justifying their attrition rates to the board!! I refused to complete an exit interview, there simply was no point!! Good news is, I feel like I've got my life back!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Onwards and upwards Jessie!hopefully in a job you enjoy,think the fact you were the longest serving employee with 2 years says it all All the best,and now you can enjoy your crimbo without worrying about going back there!:xmas25::wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Congrats Jessie!:cute:I detest bullyish behaviour!Hope you find a nice place to work in the new year!x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix16 Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Thanks for the kind words!! It means so much... I can honestly say no regrets!! As it's turned out Hubby need quite a serious op on his spinal column in the new year, so that's booked in for early jan and I'm here to be the nurse he dosnt want!! Surgeon says 4 days in hospital 2 weeks recovery at home, hubby thinks 1 day in hospital and at work 5 days later, my toughest challenge coming up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tappers2oz Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Wow longest serving employee and only been there 2 years!? That's says a lot about the company. :-( So glad you are out of there! Enjoy your Christmas! :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellers and Whitehead Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 The job I had in oz, two years was pretty much max for employees too! Most people I know did wish to do the exit interview with HR involved, so they knew how bad the organisation/ management etc was. And so they know what they need to work on..they knew already but just helps when it's put in writing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counting Stars Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Good for you. I bet lots of people wish they could do the same. Enjoy your Christmas!! Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Think I just want to get it off my chest!! I've never ever in my whole life quit a job, a Pommie thing me thinks!! I worked 9 to 2, 3 days a week in the centre of Freo, PERFECT!! Unfortunately not, I would actually say the 'bullying' world although I don't say it lightly, I'm a tough cookie and I can fight for my rights but phew!!! Funnily enough, I'd just completed 2 years service and was their longest serving member of staff at a time they are justifying their attrition rates to the board!! I refused to complete an exit interview, there simply was no point!! Good news is, I feel like I've got my life back!!!! I love this, why on earth do companies think you want to do this? if they cant work out why you left then more fool them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Good for you! I hope something comes up when you need it. I'd be inclined to write directly to the Board and explain that you declined an exit interview but in your opinion, these are the things which could be improved to enhance employee retention, then list them dispassionately. Wait til you've got your reference from them first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix16 Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 I love this, why on earth do companies think you want to do this? if they cant work out why you left then more fool them. They don't really want to know why you leave!! Exit interviews are just a joke, it's a HR process that can only be effective if the company listens, I had nothing to lose, I was leaving and basically not in need of a future reference, but HR did ask me if I was leaving because if the 'common denominator', I.e shonkiest manager I've ever witnessed, I did say yes, but to put it down on paper would have possibly rendered me an embittered member of staff, despite the massive fall out rate, wasn't prepared to be that number, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FatCats Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Think I just want to get it off my chest!! I've never ever in my whole life quit a job, a Pommie thing me thinks!! I worked 9 to 2, 3 days a week in the centre of Freo, PERFECT!! Unfortunately not, I would actually say the 'bullying' world although I don't say it lightly, I'm a tough cookie and I can fight for my rights but phew!!! Funnily enough, I'd just completed 2 years service and was their longest serving member of staff at a time they are justifying their attrition rates to the board!! I refused to complete an exit interview, there simply was no point!! Good news is, I feel like I've got my life back!!!! Wow good for you! Xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Think I just want to get it off my chest!! I've never ever in my whole life quit a job, a Pommie thing me thinks!! I worked 9 to 2, 3 days a week in the centre of Freo, PERFECT!! Unfortunately not, I would actually say the 'bullying' world although I don't say it lightly, I'm a tough cookie and I can fight for my rights but phew!!! Funnily enough, I'd just completed 2 years service and was their longest serving member of staff at a time they are justifying their attrition rates to the board!! I refused to complete an exit interview, there simply was no point!! Good news is, I feel like I've got my life back!!!! Good for you. Sometimes the best action is to simply extract yourself from the situation and you have done that. Life too short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Think I just want to get it off my chest!! I've never ever in my whole life quit a job, a Pommie thing me thinks!! I worked 9 to 2, 3 days a week in the centre of Freo, PERFECT!! Unfortunately not, I would actually say the 'bullying' world although I don't say it lightly, I'm a tough cookie and I can fight for my rights but phew!!! Funnily enough, I'd just completed 2 years service and was their longest serving member of staff at a time they are justifying their attrition rates to the board!! I refused to complete an exit interview, there simply was no point!! Good news is, I feel like I've got my life back!!!! Good for you. Wonder what area your in? All too common and quitting a job to retain your sanity is hardly a Pommy thing. Of course with the need for referees and the like many feel for obvious reasons to need to keep employers on side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 The job I had in oz, two years was pretty much max for employees too! Most people I know did wish to do the exit interview with HR involved, so they knew how bad the organisation/ management etc was. And so they know what they need to work on..they knew already but just helps when it's put in writing! All too few feel they can't complain though if they want another job. They (the previous employer) can make it very difficult to move on giving out a negative reference over the phone, with the former employee being none the wiser, just thinking it strange that they are not getting interviews for jobs they are more than qualified for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Good for you, I'd have gone to the HR dept about the bullying (or taken it to the top). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellers and Whitehead Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 All too few feel they can't complain though if they want another job. They (the previous employer) can make it very difficult to move on giving out a negative reference over the phone, with the former employee being none the wiser, just thinking it strange that they are not getting interviews for jobs they are more than qualified for. Most people had already got other jobs secured, so then handed their notice in...then exit interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Idiots Their loss your gain well done Think I just want to get it off my chest!! I've never ever in my whole life quit a job, a Pommie thing me thinks!! I worked 9 to 2, 3 days a week in the centre of Freo, PERFECT!! Unfortunately not, I would actually say the 'bullying' world although I don't say it lightly, I'm a tough cookie and I can fight for my rights but phew!!! Funnily enough, I'd just completed 2 years service and was their longest serving member of staff at a time they are justifying their attrition rates to the board!! I refused to complete an exit interview, there simply was no point!! Good news is, I feel like I've got my life back!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blobby1000 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Well done... What were you doing? Sorry to say this, but I was quite pleased to read this (sorry, I dont mean it) but I always wondered if we should have moved to Freemantle, we visited and loved it, a kind of laid back, hippy, chilled out friendly existence we thought....but based on your experience it just sounds like everywhere else in Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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