In today’s busy world, everyone wants to build a lasting career at a company that cares about its employees. Workers usually look for a good work environment, fair pay, and a comfortable life. Most importantly, they want to balance work and personal life.
However, not all employees are fortunate enough to enjoy such conditions.
Dealing with a toxic boss for 12 hours a day, 6 days a week
Some face extremely challenging work environments that can be both physically and emotionally draining. This is the situation faced by a woman who works six days a week at a shoe store.
In a heartfelt Facebook post, the woman shared the details of her demanding job. She works from 10 AM to 10 PM, six days a week, earning a basic salary of RM1,500.
After mandatory deductions for the Employee Provident Fund (EPF), her take-home pay is only RM1,300. She revealed that there are no overtime allowances, additional benefits, or bonuses to compensate for her long hours.
Blaming games & frequent scolding in front of customers
Beyond the gruelling hours and low pay, the woman expressed deep dissatisfaction with her employer’s behaviour.
Her boss, she said, is highly critical and frequently looks for faults in the employees. She recounted instances of being scolded in front of customers for minor mistakes, describing the experience as humiliating and emotionally taxing.
The boss is very fussy and always looks for faults in employees. I have been scolded in front of customers. This is wrong, that is wrong.
One moment it’s A, the next moment it’s B. Small things are treated like big issues. I am most embarrassed when I get scolded in front of customers,” she shared.
Why she still stays at her current job
One of the few reasons she continues to work there is the convenience of the location, just a 15-minute commute from her home.
The ongoing stress has led her to consider quitting her job in search of a less stressful environment.
However, she faces the challenge of needing to provide a month’s notice. If she leaves without notice, she will forfeit her pay.
I feel like quitting, but I need to give a month’s notice. If I quit within 24 hours, I won’t get a single cent. My emotions are disturbed.
Every time he scolds like that, I can only smile. A boss like this never admits his own mistakes,” she lamented.
‘Leave and file a complaint’
Her post garnered significant attention, with many netizens expressing sympathy and offering advice.
Some suggested she file a complaint with the Department of Labor (JTK) regarding her employer’s conduct. Others provided practical suggestions to help her find a better job.
One commenter advised: “After receiving your salary, just leave that place. I’ve experienced something like this. Got my salary today, didn’t show up the next day. It’s crazy to scold employees in front of customers.”
Another pointed out: “Any work over 8 hours is considered overtime. Or if the total weekly hours exceed 48, you can file a complaint with the labor department.”
Some recommended visiting the nearest SOCSO office for assistance with job placement, highlighting that this service is free and can help her secure a new job quickly given her current salary level.
Other commenters questioned her job commitments and suggested that if her emotional well-being was at stake, it might be worth quitting immediately, despite the financial repercussions.
“Do you have many commitments? Just quit within 24 hours if it affects your emotions. A salary of RM1.5k can be found anywhere,” one person noted.
Several people raised concerns about the legality of her working conditions, emphasising that a 12-hour workday is unreasonable and that she should review her employment contract for any exit clauses.
“Do you have an offer letter? Try checking what the exit clause is, sometimes they just want to make it difficult for us or threaten us like in your case ‘if there’s no 30 days notice, no payment.’ Then what guarantee do you have that with a 30-day notice, you will be paid for that month?” another commenter highlighted.
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