Being asked to take on additional responsibilities at work can be an opportunity,but your employer could also be taking advantage of you.
This conduct from your employer appears unprofessional and frankly schoolyardish. It also seems risky.
The fact this email turned out to be important seems like something you should have been warned about in advance.
With bank transfers for gifts increasingly common,slyly avoiding contributing to a colleague you don’t like is a sensitive and difficult prospect.
For too long,the time and cost associated with lengthy commutes was waved away as a necessary evil. That era is over.
Being asked over and over again to tidy up your workspace sounds like a frustrating and confusing scenario.
It’s possible they have no concept of the strain you’re under at work – or they genuinely care about your wellbeing. There are a few ways to approach this.
Some contracts may allow your workplace to deduct certain types of leave,but it’s a different story when it comes to your legal entitlements.
You’re right in thinking this person is not the corporate mastermind they think they are. But convincing others of this will be far more difficult.
This kind of unsubtle micromanagement is unfortunately extremely common in the workplace,and can be difficult to combat.