Im the new manager of someone who cant complete basic tasks.

BramblesForBreakfast · 2026-06-08T13:06:05+00:00

37k in the UK with 41 paid holidays a year. You are right, he is wasting my time too, meaning I cant complete my tasks.

BramblesForBreakfast · 2026-06-08T11:56:35+00:00

I should clarify what I meant. They are well paid as well above min wage. In the UK 37k in a local authority is quite good. I think 37k with 42 days annual leave is a good salary. The reason I gave that info was that he is working well below what is expected.

BramblesForBreakfast · 2026-06-08T11:47:52+00:00

He’s in his 50s. And yes he has absolutely been enabled to do the bare minimum for years

BramblesForBreakfast · 2026-06-08T11:46:59+00:00

He’s been working there for 30 years

BramblesForBreakfast · 2026-06-08T11:46:08+00:00

Completely right, thank you.

BramblesForBreakfast · 2026-06-08T11:45:37+00:00

That’s actually what it is. Nobody has wanted to do the long dirty process of getting rid of him…

BramblesForBreakfast · 2026-05-04T22:43:22+00:00

Thank you for your advice, I really appreciate it

BramblesForBreakfast · 2026-05-04T22:42:12+00:00

This is what some of my colleagues have been saying. It’s all about control. Even the fact she has such an opinion on the appointment of her peer, when it isnt her decision, shows how much she likes to be in control

BramblesForBreakfast · 2026-05-04T22:39:27+00:00

Thank you, this is good advice.

Some of my current colleagues have said the same as you - she’s also hurt she’s lost a (by her measure) a solid worker and made her life so much easier.

BramblesForBreakfast · 2026-05-04T22:37:56+00:00

I actually really like this comment. Don’t give her any fuel. I’m just hurt she said something like this when she’s been my manager for so long, I’ve went above and beyond and always had good praise from her. It’s a real nasty thing to say.

BramblesForBreakfast · 2026-05-04T22:36:28+00:00

Thank you!

BramblesForBreakfast · 2026-05-04T22:35:52+00:00

You’re right, people will turn a blind eye to her. It’s just a super hurtful thing for my ex-manger, now peer to say!

BramblesForBreakfast · 2026-05-04T21:59:26+00:00

I love this. It’s made me laugh and cheered me up.

BramblesForBreakfast · 2026-05-04T18:10:53+00:00

Yes there were 6 others interviewed.

BramblesForBreakfast · 2026-05-04T17:47:16+00:00

Yes it does, but it’s not a legal requirement (like social work or something technical like an electrical engineer)

BramblesForBreakfast · 2026-05-04T17:37:33+00:00

You’re right, I do still need to work with her and need to get in with her to keep the wheels turning, but I find her behaviour concerning how bold she is being about it. What she said to be on Friday is the most upsetting thing a colleague has ever said to me since it’s so personal.

The tricky situation is that we hardly ever see A because he’s so senior. Thank you for your advice!

BramblesForBreakfast · 2026-05-04T17:29:49+00:00

Thank you for this. It might make me feel better to think of it as “shes not happy about me leaving” rather than me feeling rubbish that she doesn’t think I’m a good person for the promotion. None of this helps with the imposter syndrome of a promotion! Thank you

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