I’m 19, and have a hospitality job working behind a bar in the UK.
At my work, the managers often act like they have a problem with me and other members of staff over small things. They constantly “micro-manage” us and point out any minor thing we do and act like it’s a massive horror mistake. For example, I once forgot to put a decorative lime on a drink and my manager made the rest of my 9 hour shift miserable for it by nitpicking every minute thing I did.
One of my managers has handed in their two week notice after 5 years of working at this bar because even he feels that the other managers are disrespectful and do not appreciate their staff. I often times feel like nothing I ever do is good enough. For reference, I am a full-time university student studying neuroscience and work in this pub about 20 hours a week, but often feel as though even just 20 hours is so difficult to do, due to the terrible management.
Listen, I already get abused by Karen customers all of the time – I don’t come to work to also get picked on by my managers, who are supposed to instead be there to support me at work.
Realistically is there anything you can do if you feel like your managers are bullies? Or should I just find a new job? The only reason I’m conflicted is because we do get benefits such as profit bonuses, free meals and drinks on shift, etc.