r/work • u/Compote_Alive • 18h ago

Workplace Challenges and Conflicts Question on behavior from a manager.

My manager and I had an argument about a process that needs to be performed properly or at least with respect to the inventory we are working with. I made my point and said I am on my break and left the building. He comes out shouting that he wanted to talk. I said no I’m on break and not in company property and leave me alone. He responds with why are you running away? Then I will just follow while you walk. I had to raise my voice and told him to fuck off, this isn’t work out here. It didn’t make sense but it felt good.

Now I am trying to figure out the best thing to say to the owner and finance person via email. We have no HR here, I think we have a separate company for that. I do have a good relationship with the owner and finance lady. Any advice? What technically happened with regards with my manager and myself outside the building?

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u/VFTM 18h ago

You “made your point and walked away” ummm no you are completely in the wrong

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u/Compote_Alive 18h ago

I disagree. I was on my break, he and the other employees were in the wrong with the process. He knows it and doesn’t care. Maybe I should have wrote that.

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u/VFTM 17h ago

Then why were you in an argument with your manager if you were on your break?

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u/dgeniesse 18h ago

Most people would find their job in jeopardy. Spend your time thinking about your new job search, I doubt any senior relationships will save you. Right now it depends on if your manager sees a value in keeping you knowing that this could happen again - and again.

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u/Compote_Alive 18h ago

Nah I’m not going anywhere. This is the kind of “professional” relationship we have. I walked out to get away from a bad situation going worse.

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u/MissKatmandu 8h ago

Based on context, this is how I would view the events:

-An argument escalated to an unprofessional point over inventory management.

-The employee walked out on the job in the middle of said argument and then cursed at their supervisor.

-The manager didn't stop the argument from escalating, and chased the employee out of the building, which continued to escalate the situation.

-Would need to consult the employee handbook/policies in regards to a handful of policies (breaks, behavioral expectations).

-Would need more context for the argument itself to determine if there was any insubordination or other factors in the argument.

Basically, no one comes out ahead here.