Thanks for all your replies-I don't want to leave though, I love the job, just not the bullying culture,

Hi, no not really... I'm a bit older and they seem to be after young 'go getters' rather than me. But I do the same job, same hours and do it just as well ( or so I thought?)

Thank you for your replies. I'm sorry I posted to a parking forum first. The enforced but unofficial thing is what my immediate Manager wants us all to do in the Region. All (but him) are using personal mobile phones and their own funds but it is supposed to pertain to work. There is a 'fun' and a bit of banter too. but mainly used as quick correspondence between all of us . (about 40 members in all) I do have all comments made on the phone and witnesses who feel he is being unfair.

Hi, I have worked for a department store for the last 6 years. I have been Senior Management for all these years and Full Store Manager for 3. My store is performing to all the given targets (sales, shrinkage and salary) and the standards of the store are high. I am contracted to 42 hrs a week and never do less than 46 hrs (overtime is unpaid) I got a new boss a few months ago and since then problems have started. Although nothing has actually changed with my store standards or sales dropping. Those senior to me are taking a lot of interest in my store and myself. There is a new roll-out on Management training and I have been told I have to go away on a months training (although the standard course is a week) There is no other Manager in the Region being told they have to go on a months course. I have been told I need the 'extra help' but there is nothing to back this up. I have had no warnings or performance meeting and no disciplinary action taken against me. It seems my face doesn't fit at the moment. I belong to an 'enforced' but unofficial work group on my mobile and this seems to be used for my immediate Manager to bully me. If I respond (in a rational manner) then I just get comments like 'Boo Hoo' and 'Work Harder' etc. Is there anything I can do? My immediate Manager is obviously not interested in what I have to say and I imagine his Manager feels the same (judging by recent conversations) and above that is really just the owner of the company and he is just of the 'If you don't like it, f*** off' type (in fact they all are - they laugh about the fact you cannot go to tribunal without paying up front any more and so much more) What can I do? H.R will just refer it to the owner and all hell will break lose. Thank you in advance