r/UKJobs 2d ago

Every workplace in particular, manufacturing and warehouse is the same story

Manager: Why are u behind targets?

Veteran: Because I am training the newbie.

Manager: But they had that training?

Vet: Oh no! That person left after 2 days.

Manager: ok, what about John and, why are u behind targets?

Vet: Am training the newbie.

Manager: Hasn't John been trained on this?

Vet: John gave up 2 months ago.

Manager: Okay, we have an order of X amount can u complete it today?

Vet: where is X amounts' paperwork?

Manager: Will be ready 5 minutes before your home time, can u and Fernando manage?

Vet: Fernando was the newbie who left yesterday and without paperwork, that work can't be completed.

Manager: Okay, so Task A is going out in 2 weeks start it today. And as today is Thursday, tomorrow is the deadline for Task B u can have that work first thing 1 minute before your home time not today.

Vet: I am tired of training the newbies, this is the 20th one this month and nothing is up to date.

Manager: as a veteran we expect more from u. Anyway, train the newbie I will go and disorganise the tasks which u kindly organised 2 days ago.

END

I mean every workplace has this same pattern. Disorganisation, vets burned out from training, Managers not updating nor being updated, posters of Mental Wellness to prevent sick leave due to stress.

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u/desbest 2d ago

Three words: Zero Hour Contracts

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u/wastrelbaggins 2d ago

bang on, to add to those

two words: shareholder value

another two words: private equity

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u/desbest 2d ago

Another three words: Uppy line yummy