'I am going to quit on the spot': Manager demands written essay documenting every second of employee's workday, gets 8-page paper and an on-the-spot resignation to follow (update)

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    Organism - 20 Posted by u/throwaway 2007_ 2 months ago My boss is having me write an essay with details of my minute by minute workday to prove I'm working hard. HING Kine JANA
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    Font - If you saw my last post on this subreddit, you know my boss is an acshat. He recently started to question my workload and the workload of my coworkers because we are all stressed and burnt out. He tried framing this assignment as him trying to help us to see if he can help us better time manage things, but we've gone to him with requests and feeback before and keep getting told "You just have to work harder, that's what I do."
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    Font - I had to block off my entire calendar to do this task today but I am going to write the most obnoxious and highly detailed essay just to piss him off. In grad school, I was notorious for overwriting and taking my time to "get to the point." Who knew that fun little skill would come in handy today.
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    Font - To answer the two popular questions: 1. No, I can't quit on the spot because I can't afford it. 2. Yes, I am looking for other jobs/actively applying.
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    UPDATE

    Font - Posted by u/throwaway2007_12 hours ago Update: My boss is having me write an essay with details of my minute-by- minute workday to prove I'm working hard.
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    Font - My boss, being the narcissist that he is, came to the conclusion that although I provided all the deliverables and met all the expectations we set out... I am just not "living up to his standards" and he would like to conduct a performance review with me. He will also be having me do a performance improvement plan.
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    Font - I questioned him heavily in our last meeting about the necessity of a performance review if I am performing to the expectations set out. He tried to claim that there was something serious that needs to be addressed and he needs HR and the Executive Director involved.
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    Font - He tried to say he was going to be giving me "constructive criticism" but his constructive criticism consists of creating elaborate lies about my work ethic. He tries to cover up his mistakes, terrible memory, and lack of organization by blaming his staff.
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    Font - In my last performance review, he told HR and the ED that I never finish my work and that I make mistakes... that was the first time I had ever heard about that. Our project management system captures everything and it shows that I am on track, no late tasks, and complete all work given to me.
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    Font - I will be quitting before he tries to conduct this performance review. I have been interviewing at other places with better pay and benefits. My entire organization is falling apart and four people have quit within a month (we are a staff of less than 40). I am jumping ship at the perfect moment!
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    Font - EDIT: Thank you all for your support and suggestions! To answer the most popular questions: 1. I am going to quit on the spot within the next two weeks, I am not sticking around to be gaslighted any longer. 2. The essay was already written with the assistance of Chat GPT.
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    Font - 3. Yes, I've been applying and interviewing at other places :) 4. HR, the Executive Director, and the CEO at my nonprofit organization do not care about their employees. They have a high turnover rate for a reason and they retaliate against any staff that brings up concerns. They won't fire you but they will make your life a living hell until you quit.
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    Font - TheHungryBlanket 8:00-8:01am: Turn on computer 8:01-8:02am: Write down I turned on computer 2 mo. ago edited 2 mo. ago . 8:02-8:03am: Open Word 8:03-8:04am: Transcribe handwritten task notes into computer 8:04am-8:05am: Document in Word i transcribed my notes 8:05-8:06am: Open Outlook 8:06-8:07am: Document opening outlook in word doc 8:06-8:07am: Read first unread email 8:07-8:08am: Document reading first email 8:08-8:09am: Respond to first email 8:09-8:10am: Document responding to first
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    Font - scobeavs 2 hr. ago 9:06am: Scratched balls. Felt great. Smelled fresh. Vote mysteriousgunner 1 hr. ago Smelled fresh Reply Share Vote Reply Share
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    Font - SnooBunnies 7461 2 mo. ago How come the answer is never just 'sorry but we realized we gave you too much work with too little time to meet deadlines. We are going to hire another person to assist or push back timelines on non essential projects to help you out. I'll also take on some of the work so we can finish.'
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    Font - kb78637 2 mo. ago "It's not in the budget" CEO gets a better bonus every year for record profits they didn't create
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    Font - FKNBadger 2 mo. ago lazy and proud I used to work as a security guard and we were expected to keep meticulous notes on the goings on of our shift. I caught hell once for not being descriptive enough so I went as far as describing my bowel movements. Manager didn't like that.

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