Disgruntled sacked worker shoots former boss is the headline in The Star Online. All over, everyone is feeling the effects of the global economic slowdown - layoffs, salary cut, and long holidays. I'm not in the position to comment on the victim since I don't know what he was like. We'll let the police handle that.
I wish to highlight the kind of treatment some bosses and heads of department give to their employees, particularly "fresh graduates" like myself. These freshies are deemed as an incompetent lot and suggestions are thrown out the moment they were voiced out. Contract terms may not be followed by their bosses and they're asked not to "calculate too much" with the company. They acquiesced.
Though not mentioned in the law, I'd go so far as to say that they're being exploited - sub-standard working environment and maltreatment. By maltreatment, I meant the berating and unfair job delegations. It includes unrealistic expectations on the employer's part and the carefree shift of responsibilities when things go awry.
Imagine what they'd do to foreign workers.
For goodness' sake, how can these employers expect the "dumb and incompetent" freshies to prove their worth when ideas and suggestions are shot down; their every step and thoughts dictated for them. It's ironic why they'd hire people to fill a position when the employee can't even be trusted. Why not consult university lecturers?
How'd I react to headlines like the above? Impassive and often, I'd think it has got to do with the employer's treatment, management and relationship with his/her employees. I'd never know since it's unreported. We're only seeking respect and trust. It doesn't matter if one's reprimanded for a mistake but it does matter when the blame is shifted to us dumb, incompetent black sheep. For such a person, I won't bat an eyelid when calamity befalls you or your family.
I wish to highlight the kind of treatment some bosses and heads of department give to their employees, particularly "fresh graduates" like myself. These freshies are deemed as an incompetent lot and suggestions are thrown out the moment they were voiced out. Contract terms may not be followed by their bosses and they're asked not to "calculate too much" with the company. They acquiesced.
Though not mentioned in the law, I'd go so far as to say that they're being exploited - sub-standard working environment and maltreatment. By maltreatment, I meant the berating and unfair job delegations. It includes unrealistic expectations on the employer's part and the carefree shift of responsibilities when things go awry.
Imagine what they'd do to foreign workers.
For goodness' sake, how can these employers expect the "dumb and incompetent" freshies to prove their worth when ideas and suggestions are shot down; their every step and thoughts dictated for them. It's ironic why they'd hire people to fill a position when the employee can't even be trusted. Why not consult university lecturers?
How'd I react to headlines like the above? Impassive and often, I'd think it has got to do with the employer's treatment, management and relationship with his/her employees. I'd never know since it's unreported. We're only seeking respect and trust. It doesn't matter if one's reprimanded for a mistake but it does matter when the blame is shifted to us dumb, incompetent black sheep. For such a person, I won't bat an eyelid when calamity befalls you or your family.
To those laid off, hang in there. Take time off and pick up the pieces. Enjoy the holiday and come back refresh. Fight another day.
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