Dear Saswata,
Thank you very much for your valuable input.
I would like to tell you that the documents have been in place since I joined. Yes, I am an expat, and comparatively, my cost to the company is not high as I am on my spouse visa, and we do not have any other perks apart from the salary. I have all the proof of what I have done from my first day until today, and my immediate manager is aware of it. I am solely responsible for maintaining employee files, updating details in soft copy, recruitment, onboarding, induction, issuing appointment letters, coordinating with PRO for new visas, visa renewals, and labor card processes, payroll, and issuing required letters to employees (salary certificates, NOCs, service certificates, etc). I am not seeking recognition from my boss, but he is aware of the situation. He never clearly communicates what he expects us to do. However, when we present our work to him, he often complains that things are not correct and sometimes changes his instructions, even forgetting them at times.
I hold an MBA degree with a specialization in HR and have around 4 years of experience in India. I have worked with different bosses before and have never faced such issues.
We have very limited freedom to implement new ideas. In my opinion, I am performing my job exceptionally well, exceeding expectations. If it were just a matter of issues with my boss, I might consider looking for another job. However, many others are also encountering similar problems. I strongly believe that learning is a continuous process, and staying updated with the latest trends is essential.
Warm regards,
Pooja
From India, Bangalore
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3Thank you very much for your valuable input.
I would like to tell you that the documents have been in place since I joined. Yes, I am an expat, and comparatively, my cost to the company is not high as I am on my spouse visa, and we do not have any other perks apart from the salary. I have all the proof of what I have done from my first day until today, and my immediate manager is aware of it. I am solely responsible for maintaining employee files, updating details in soft copy, recruitment, onboarding, induction, issuing appointment letters, coordinating with PRO for new visas, visa renewals, and labor card processes, payroll, and issuing required letters to employees (salary certificates, NOCs, service certificates, etc). I am not seeking recognition from my boss, but he is aware of the situation. He never clearly communicates what he expects us to do. However, when we present our work to him, he often complains that things are not correct and sometimes changes his instructions, even forgetting them at times.
I hold an MBA degree with a specialization in HR and have around 4 years of experience in India. I have worked with different bosses before and have never faced such issues.
We have very limited freedom to implement new ideas. In my opinion, I am performing my job exceptionally well, exceeding expectations. If it were just a matter of issues with my boss, I might consider looking for another job. However, many others are also encountering similar problems. I strongly believe that learning is a continuous process, and staying updated with the latest trends is essential.
Warm regards,
Pooja
From India, Bangalore
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Dear Dinesh sir,
I apologize if there is anything wrong in my post because I posted it when I was totally frustrated. I agree with your point as there may be a difference in personalities.
I will sit and analyze where things are going wrong and what his psychology is. Specifically regarding the systems and procedures, there was no format for any offer/appointment letter, experience letter, no proper employee database, no proper salary bill, and all employee files were incomplete. There were no basic policies for leave and attendance.
I will do my best to meet his expectations. If things remain the same, then I have no choice. Yes, I should be cautious before taking up my next job.
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Pooja
From India, Bangalore
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I apologize if there is anything wrong in my post because I posted it when I was totally frustrated. I agree with your point as there may be a difference in personalities.
I will sit and analyze where things are going wrong and what his psychology is. Specifically regarding the systems and procedures, there was no format for any offer/appointment letter, experience letter, no proper employee database, no proper salary bill, and all employee files were incomplete. There were no basic policies for leave and attendance.
I will do my best to meet his expectations. If things remain the same, then I have no choice. Yes, I should be cautious before taking up my next job.
Regards,
Pooja
From India, Bangalore
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Dear Seniors,
I thank you all for your support and feedback. I will definitely review my performance once again and make sure to keep a record of all my achievements, no matter how small. This way, I will have proof to show my boss.
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Pooja
From India, Bangalore
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I thank you all for your support and feedback. I will definitely review my performance once again and make sure to keep a record of all my achievements, no matter how small. This way, I will have proof to show my boss.
Regards,
Pooja
From India, Bangalore
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Rules of Management: 1. The boss is always right. 2. If the boss is wrong, refer to Rule 1.
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Dear Pooja,
Please review your post once more.
You hold an MBA in HR and have 4 years of experience (now 6) in a Company that already had established systems in place. Contrary to what was implied in your initial two posts, you are not new or untrained due to your prior work experience.
It is unclear why you did not disclose these facts initially. Doing so would have prevented other members from making irrelevant comments that now seem out of place.
Despite your background and experience, you seem to be struggling to meet expectations. You are making mistakes and not fulfilling your responsibilities.
I have clients in Dubai, where tasks similar to yours are typically handled by one person (depending on the Company's size). Therefore, your duties are not extraordinary. However, if you fail to perform adequately, it affects the overall work. You have not mentioned the specific mistakes your boss criticizes or provided examples of his alleged unfair feedback.
The concluding part of your post caught my attention. If you were alone, you would have sought a different job. However, since many others share your dislike for the boss, you hesitate to leave. What is your true intention? Are you seeking advice on how to have the boss replaced?
I hope this feedback is helpful to you.
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From India, Mumbai
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Please review your post once more.
You hold an MBA in HR and have 4 years of experience (now 6) in a Company that already had established systems in place. Contrary to what was implied in your initial two posts, you are not new or untrained due to your prior work experience.
It is unclear why you did not disclose these facts initially. Doing so would have prevented other members from making irrelevant comments that now seem out of place.
Despite your background and experience, you seem to be struggling to meet expectations. You are making mistakes and not fulfilling your responsibilities.
I have clients in Dubai, where tasks similar to yours are typically handled by one person (depending on the Company's size). Therefore, your duties are not extraordinary. However, if you fail to perform adequately, it affects the overall work. You have not mentioned the specific mistakes your boss criticizes or provided examples of his alleged unfair feedback.
The concluding part of your post caught my attention. If you were alone, you would have sought a different job. However, since many others share your dislike for the boss, you hesitate to leave. What is your true intention? Are you seeking advice on how to have the boss replaced?
I hope this feedback is helpful to you.
Best regards, [Your Name]
From India, Mumbai
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Pooja did not reply to my queries. If one does not consider anything seriously and is in the habit of only raising a problem, obviously bosses do not like problems but love solutions. She should not have apathy towards citing discussions.
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Dear Pooja,
As a friendly suggestion, please refrain from using SMS/WhatsApp language in such important posts. My comment may sound trivial to you now but will definitely help you in the long run and to establish yourself as a professional.
All the best!
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Yashodhan Dere
From India, Mumbai
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As a friendly suggestion, please refrain from using SMS/WhatsApp language in such important posts. My comment may sound trivial to you now but will definitely help you in the long run and to establish yourself as a professional.
All the best!
Kind Regards,
Yashodhan Dere
From India, Mumbai
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Hello, Ms. Pooja,
Handling difficult situations is an art to learn, and we should always try to achieve this skill right from our mistakes. No one can be expected to have complete command of all the policies. HR is a very tricky and sensitive field where you need to balance between management, other managers, and staff.
We used to face unwanted pressures from different corners, but with some thought-provoking tactics, we can handle the situations. I hope you now have an idea of how to navigate such difficult situations.
Regards,
'Optimus Consultants'
09672616784
From India
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Handling difficult situations is an art to learn, and we should always try to achieve this skill right from our mistakes. No one can be expected to have complete command of all the policies. HR is a very tricky and sensitive field where you need to balance between management, other managers, and staff.
We used to face unwanted pressures from different corners, but with some thought-provoking tactics, we can handle the situations. I hope you now have an idea of how to navigate such difficult situations.
Regards,
'Optimus Consultants'
09672616784
From India
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Dear Saswata,
I have no intention to replace anyone.
I said I am new to that organization, and I was new to Dubai labor laws. Yes, I was not untrained in HR, but I was untrained in UAE labor laws and the strength of our organization is around 275.
I will quote some examples,
1) We are in the education industry. We recruit teachers. The interviews will be conducted by the academic team, and based on their feedback, we seek final approval from my boss. Once, I had scheduled an interview for a teacher, and as per the principal's instruction, I was taking the candidate to the principal's cabin. In the middle of the way, my boss met me and asked who she was and what was happening. I explained to him. In front of the candidate, he started telling me why I did not inform him about the schedule, asked me to send the candidate back, and call tomorrow. He started saying HR is not working properly. It was embarrassing and painful in front of the candidate.
2) Once, I had called another candidate for an assistant teacher position. For the assistant teacher position, we even recruit graduates. At that time, there was a vacancy for a secretary as well, and the candidate had similar experience. I checked with the candidate if she was interested in the vacant position, and she was fine. So, I took her CV to my sir and explained it to him. When I took her to him, he started asking her when she applied for the job and how many times. She mentioned she had uploaded her resume on the website several times. He wanted to know the exact dates. We get CVs from our website and only contact those candidates if there is a vacancy. Then he called me to his chamber and started asking why I didn't call her earlier since she had sent her CV multiple times. It was the same statement that HR is not working correctly, in front of the candidate.
3) He specified a format for the salary bill at the beginning. After a few months, he started saying we should not include certain columns. Whatever I did seemed to be wrong. When I mentioned it was as per his guidelines, he said he didn't say that. I still have the corrected papers with me.
4) Even if we take a small letter or file for his signature, he starts saying it's not correct. For example, we follow an employee information sheet format in each employee's personal file, which is approved by him. But every time I take a new employee file for his signature, he suggests different changes.
To be honest, I am very comfortable and enjoy my work, irrespective of the pressure. I have never claimed that I am doing anything extraordinary. But every time someone says I am wrong, it affects my confidence and morale. I don't think changing the job is the solution. I want to correct myself if I am really wrong. As per me, I am doing justice to my profile. I am not claiming I am perfect, but I am definitely willing to learn and adopt good practices.
Thanks and regards,
Pooja
From India, Bangalore
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I have no intention to replace anyone.
I said I am new to that organization, and I was new to Dubai labor laws. Yes, I was not untrained in HR, but I was untrained in UAE labor laws and the strength of our organization is around 275.
I will quote some examples,
1) We are in the education industry. We recruit teachers. The interviews will be conducted by the academic team, and based on their feedback, we seek final approval from my boss. Once, I had scheduled an interview for a teacher, and as per the principal's instruction, I was taking the candidate to the principal's cabin. In the middle of the way, my boss met me and asked who she was and what was happening. I explained to him. In front of the candidate, he started telling me why I did not inform him about the schedule, asked me to send the candidate back, and call tomorrow. He started saying HR is not working properly. It was embarrassing and painful in front of the candidate.
2) Once, I had called another candidate for an assistant teacher position. For the assistant teacher position, we even recruit graduates. At that time, there was a vacancy for a secretary as well, and the candidate had similar experience. I checked with the candidate if she was interested in the vacant position, and she was fine. So, I took her CV to my sir and explained it to him. When I took her to him, he started asking her when she applied for the job and how many times. She mentioned she had uploaded her resume on the website several times. He wanted to know the exact dates. We get CVs from our website and only contact those candidates if there is a vacancy. Then he called me to his chamber and started asking why I didn't call her earlier since she had sent her CV multiple times. It was the same statement that HR is not working correctly, in front of the candidate.
3) He specified a format for the salary bill at the beginning. After a few months, he started saying we should not include certain columns. Whatever I did seemed to be wrong. When I mentioned it was as per his guidelines, he said he didn't say that. I still have the corrected papers with me.
4) Even if we take a small letter or file for his signature, he starts saying it's not correct. For example, we follow an employee information sheet format in each employee's personal file, which is approved by him. But every time I take a new employee file for his signature, he suggests different changes.
To be honest, I am very comfortable and enjoy my work, irrespective of the pressure. I have never claimed that I am doing anything extraordinary. But every time someone says I am wrong, it affects my confidence and morale. I don't think changing the job is the solution. I want to correct myself if I am really wrong. As per me, I am doing justice to my profile. I am not claiming I am perfect, but I am definitely willing to learn and adopt good practices.
Thanks and regards,
Pooja
From India, Bangalore
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Madam,
Willingness to learn, adopt, and adapt is the best way to progress. Learn from errors and honestly introspect. It is always easy to justify and say the boss is difficult. It may not always be true; the problem may be that one does not understand what the boss wants in work, in the same meaning/form of what he expects. Eventually, a good and willing employee will be successful in the long run. All the best.
From India, Pune
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Willingness to learn, adopt, and adapt is the best way to progress. Learn from errors and honestly introspect. It is always easy to justify and say the boss is difficult. It may not always be true; the problem may be that one does not understand what the boss wants in work, in the same meaning/form of what he expects. Eventually, a good and willing employee will be successful in the long run. All the best.
From India, Pune
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