Mistreatments at work

[Asmaan]

Hi,

I am new to the forum. Since last few weeks I am going through terrible time and it has now reached to a level where I feel so stressed and depressed that I cannot at times breath.

I am suddenly treated strangely at work. I was removed from a project and someone with similar designation and lesser experience was given the opportunity. There was no communication from my management, keep in mind I am pretty high on designation, so my reporting management are the State operational heads. I am shut down when I tried to reach out and ask “ why?”. My hours were reduced, while keeping this other person full time because allegedly she/ he has work - which actually is my project handed over to her/ him. They are avoiding me in every possible manner, including the HR. I am very passionate about my job and have always been highly productive.
Never in my life have I felt so belittled, humiliated. I have no say in my own job now.

I have my family abroad, with Covid 19, I am super worried about them and the fact that in case of emergency I cannot even go there- makes the situation worse.

i am usually very strong and do not really share matters with anyone. Solving my problems myself is the way it has always been.

But, first time in life , I don’t know what to do. This feeling of being “ worthless & helpless “ is killing me. I feel like running away , but I also need the job to put food on tables both here and back home. It took me a lot of internal fight to convince myself to join the forum and write this. So thank you to anyone who might be reading this. I have no idea what to do next!!!!

Thanks

Asmaan

[Sophie_M]

Hey Asman, welcome to the forums. Congratulations on your first post and well done to you for reaching out for support, we understand it's not an easy thing to do. 

We're sorry to hear how difficult work is for you at the moment, we can imagine it would be very frustrating to have not received any clear communication from your managers about this change in your job role. On top of this, your family is abroad and not around to support you, and with COVID-19 occurring we can imagine you would be feeling very overwhelmed and upset. We know it might not seem like it at the moment but things can get better, especially with the right support. We'd encourage you to visit our Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service. The website will be regularly updated with information, advice and strategies to help you manage your wellbeing and mental health during this time.  We would also recommend speaking to our Support Service. We’re available 24/7 by phone on 1300 22 4636 or on Webchat 3pm-12am AEST on our website: www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupport. One of our professional mental health counsellors at our Support Service will give you support and point you in the right direction for help in your area. Keep checking back in and let us know how you are going when you feel up to it.
 

[Megzt84]

Hi Asmaan,

I'm really sorry that your'e going through this. I would have to say that this sounds like unacceptable behaviour from you workplace. They have a duty of care to support you and would think that this is one of the most important times.

Is it possible to set a meeting with HR or email your boss about your concerns?

My other suggestion would be just to do the best job you can right now and just continue to prove yourself. If things continue once things are back to normal than maybe consider other alternatives. There is nothing worse than being in a workplace when you're not appreciated.