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Novaredneck

IoT Sales Specialist

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Badmouthing on team calls

I'm currently on paternity leave and haven't even been gone a week yet. My boss got on our team call today and apparently went on a rampage and accused me of "running away from my job" and that "I was unprofessional" several colleagues confirmed this. I really want to go to HR about this because this isn't the first time something like this had happened. Thoughts? Advice?
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UrAssIsSaaS
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SaaS Eater
Jesus. Ya id go to HR, ring em dry for pat leave and find a new job before going back. Sounds like a real piece of shit to work for. 
Novaredneck
Valued Contributor
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IoT Sales Specialist
He’s terrible. I have a whole file but just haven’t used it. Think this is the last straw
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
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SaaS Eater
I mean if you have a whole file with facts to back this stuff up its a no brainer.
DungeonsNDemos
Big Shot
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Rolling 20's all day
I would be livid! I'm glad you have evidence to help you. 
jefe
Arsonist
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Exactly this.

My God..
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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You are going to need proof. 
Novaredneck
Valued Contributor
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IoT Sales Specialist
I have texts from my colleagues
CaneWolf
Politicker
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Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract
Yup, this is one where HR actually has to be helpful.
poweredbycaffeine
WR Lieutenant
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Go to HR, Pass Go, Collect All the Dollars.
FamilyTruckster
Politicker
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Exec Director, Major Accounts
Definitely go to HR. Hopefully one of your colleagues will corroborate. Fuck that asshole and congrats on the new munchkin!!  
Novaredneck
Valued Contributor
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IoT Sales Specialist
I Doubt it, everyone is too scared of him and losing their job. Maybe if they realize he’ll face the music they’ll help out Thanks exciting stuff!
WomenWantMeFishFearMe
Politicker
5
AM
Fuck em
SaaSguy
Tycoon
0
Account Executive
lol
TheOverTaker
Politicker
4
Senior Account Executive
his/her ass is grass. Also...like....what did they think was gonna happen? if you are even semi well-liked...word is gonna get back to you that they were trashing you. 


thebuckhunter
Politicker
2
AE
Texts/Emails are gold in this scenario. Especially from multiple sources. Good luck, take them for everything the can give, and find a better job. 
Novaredneck
Valued Contributor
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IoT Sales Specialist
I have texts from colleagues saying this
Diablo
Politicker
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Sr. AE
I fail to understand how such people exist on earth. Pray you get out of it soon.
Sunbunny31
Politicker
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Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Congratulations on your new family member.  I'm sorry that you have this facing you, when you should be working for a company and a manager who value your contributions and respect your time off for such a valid reason.  I'm shocked that this is even happening, and that he thinks this is an acceptable way to talk about an employee he manages in front of others.   HR, with proof.
Justatitle
Big Shot
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Account Executive
Straight to HR and quickly. Your boss has now created a dynamic where you can’t work for them because you are going to feel like you’re stepping on eggshells and he called you soft. Leverage is a beautiful thing. 
goose
Politicker
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Sales Executive
Can’t understand how this is even a question. Unless you work for some 1950’s ad agency it sounds like a pretty clear cut scenario.
CaneWolf
Politicker
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Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract
Holy shit, what an asshole.
dwightyouignorantsale
Politicker
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Account Executive
wow that’s bad. hopefully HR actually does something about this. Texts will help to show proof if it’s from multiple people. Probably a long shot, but maybe someone recorded the call?
jefe
Arsonist
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🍁
Congrats on the baby and sorry for the shite boss.

Do what you need to do.
Mobi85
Politicker
1
Regional Sales Manager
Report them and like everyone else said, have the proof to back it up and take him/her to the cleaners. 
Boudreaux
Politicker
1
Regional Manager
Sounds like he is already on the radar and probably a PIP as well. I would ride it out, you will probably still be there when he isn't. 
cw95
Politicker
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Sales Development Lead
Tell your boss it isn’t your fault he has no one to reproduce with.
Novaredneck
Valued Contributor
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IoT Sales Specialist
Lol accurate.
WallStreetCasino
Valued Contributor
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Regional Sales Manager level 87
It’s all hearsay without a recording.
emerge.life
Valued Contributor
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Field Sales Development Executive
I would ignore HR and speak to a lawyer instead
FromaBlankPerspective
Politicker
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District Manager
Yes, absolutely go to HR... but also start looking in the instance that things don't play out well. 
JMSwiggidy
Politicker
1
Enterprise Account Executive
Hopefully your org doesn’t take that kind of stuff lightly and he gets reprimanded/let go. Def go to HR, no one should have to put up with that sort of toxicity.
Novaredneck
Valued Contributor
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IoT Sales Specialist
Thanks all for the advice. I did talk to HR and they talked to him and nothing happened. This place is a disaster and I plan on leaving as soon as my leave is up. It’s unbelievable.
FinanceEngineer
Politicker
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Sr Director, sales and partnerships
Does your boss make sure you get paid? Does he find ways for you to increase comp or volume? If yes, then forget it. Just know that it's mostly a show to get people to not take time off.

However, if he is an ass and just gets in everyone's way, then come up with a plan and try to get him out of the way/take over when you are back.
CharmingSalesGal
Politicker
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Account Executive
This is something that happens OFTEN and is NOT OKAY. My boss has done this and had to be set straight, now is very cognizant of what he says regarding people's personal lives- as a boss SHOULD be.

It's up to you if you think you'll be able to confront them yourself or if you need to get HR involved.

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