Why is my boss being like this?

[Lucielu1]

This has nothing to do with dating but it does have to do with my bosses attitude. I started working in an animal hospital, where I known the doctor there for 10 years. I’ve been there for almost a month was getting decent hours and then randomly told the office manager. I might be exhausted and he’s cutting my hours back instead of talking to me about it I’m just frustrated because she never tells you how he’s very introverted And extremely weird. I expressed to the office manager. I don’t want my hours to change. She went to him and said if you change that she will leave he replied and said oh you told her He seemed really nervous and she goes. Yes I had to tell her he replied nothing set in stone. I don’t know what that means. I don’t know what I should do next and why you cut my hours all the sudden

[Oliverlogan263]

Ay girl that is super weird and sketchy what your boss is doing! Cutting your hours out of nowhere with no explanation is so unprofessional. Plus it's shady that he got all nervous and weird when your manager told him you didn't want a schedule change.

A few things could be going on here - one, he may have a crush on you and is acting out cause he doesn't know how to handle it. I've seen dudes do stupid stuff like mess with work roles before when they catch feelings.

Or two, he may be looking for an excuse to fire you and is slowly phasing you out so it's not obvious. Some bosses get power hungry and try to control employees.

Either way you don't deserve that mystery bs! I'd say have another chat with your office manager, this time more serious. Let her know you need a clear reason for the hours cut in writing, and that this unexplained behavior is creating a hostile work environment. Threaten to go to HR if it's not addressed properly.

Stand up for yourself sis! Don't let some weirdo dude ruin your flow. You got this girl!

[Lucielu1]

I totally agree with you with your second point… I was working way over 30 hours and now all the sudden changing it no explanation. He’s been the vet for my cat for years now working for him. He’s very awkward. He’s very introverted. That is anything to do with it, but if he feels that I’m, exhausted he should talk to me. It’s very unprofessional.

[Oliverlogan263]

Yeah, that is super unprofessional of him. Like you said, if he was actually concerned about you being exhausted or something, he needs to talk to you about it directly. Cutting your hours without any explanation is just lame.

It really seems like maybe the office manager said something to him that freaked him out. Or like you thought, maybe he's got a thing for you and is trying to distance himself but going about it in a total dorky way.

I'd try having another chat with the manager if you can. See if she'll give you any more clues as to what was discussed. Then try your boss again too and be like "hey, can we clear the air? I like working here but changing my schedule with no communication is whack."

Don't let him off the hook for being uncool about it. You gotta stand up for yourself, you know? Maybe if he sees you're not taking his lame behavior, he'll either explain himself better or you can find a job with less dramatic bosses.

Hope it all works out for you. Let me know what happens - I'm invested in this drama now! Haha good luck luv.

[AviatorTom]

If he thinks you're exhausted, you could make mistakes that might harm the animals. He's justified in cutting back your hours.

Ask to have a discussion with him about your situation. Be honest and open about how you feel.

[eagle1951]

nothing set in stone, mean things can change at any time

[SweetJoyGirl]

Talk to him directly and be nice.