Racist contractor - pushing me out. Help!

[AndStilliRise]

Piersman2 said:

AndStilliRise said:

I can confirm - line manager is a prick.

One of those - I am in over my head, not a clue whats going on, but in a good gig, so just try and control everyone below me. And if anyone demonstrates he can think I will have to bully them into submission until I control the universe of the digital department department belonging to one of the largest supermarkets.

Shame. The top blokes are brilliant. Spoke to one about his newly acquired M3 which he sold due to not liking it!

I've just left a role where my experience was completely the reverse to yours. I was the white face being pushed out to be replaced with indian imports.

And the reason is not so much to do with money or race but the reasons you've described above. The Indian fellas kind of have no choice but to kowtow to the 2 managers of the service department I was working in, the indigenous contractors would front them up a bit more and question the idiocy of the edicts coming from above. The 2 managers, who were completely out of their knowledge zone, bullied anyone that didn't slavishly follow their stupidity.

Result, less local contractors, more imported Indian guys. The Indian guys have my genuine sympathies being stuck there.

I'm having 2 weeks off before starting my next contract, the market seems buoyant at the moment, so just move on, it's not worth loosing sleep over. Sometimes your face just doesn't fit, and it's not necessarily down to colour, maybe you're just an argumentative, grumpy bugger like me.

Best of luck!

Work and running - that's all i need to keep me going!

PH - has actually made me feel ok!

Thanks fellas,

[xjay1337]

AndStilliRise said:

Thank you.

And just for the record, he only become a prick when he hired a less experienced guy to replace me. It was the project manager who told me, I try and keep out of politics and so my suspicions were confirmed about the racist slant.

So you disliked him because he put you in an uncomfortable situation?

Now who's the racist.

[Countdown]

xjay1337 said:

So you disliked him because he put you in an uncomfortable situation?

Now who's the racist.

AndStilliRise said:

Prior to me going, the interview went well and my current line manager was forced to take me on, he did tell the agency and project manager he did not want anymore Asians but was cornered due to my experience being perfect for the role.

[Sir Fergie]

Fittster said:

You're a contractor and appear to have an attitude problem with your line manager. Not surprising you aren't being renewed.

Imo - its completely possible to think your manager is a prick - but still be completely professional with a good attitude to your job.

[myvision]

Maybe just maybe it has fk all to do with racism and you are st at your job.

[Vee]

You're a contractor on a day rate presumably. ?
Doesn't that give them the right to do as they please - as long as they give you the required notice.

The extra money is a trade off for the lack of security and the 'rights' that apply to permanent employees.
Basically unless they've been stupid enough to say they want a person of a different race, you can suspect all you want. It won't make any difference.
Instead of crying about it, find a contract better suited to you.

Also, the main boss probably knew of the decision. Unlikely he/she will back you over your manager in public.

Edited by Vee on Wednesday 1st October 21:26

[AndStilliRise]

Got an update if anyone wants to hear it?

So agreed to the termination of contract, which the line manager thought was 2 weeks. It was actually 4 weeks. Line manager basically st himself and knew that he now had to get this new guy in and interviewed.

Rumor is he has been telling his colleagues that he is leaving to join this agency.

Come forward Big Boss. Had a chat with him this morning, absolute top bloke. Asked him what was going on and he said we had to make cuts, mentioned that line manager and project manager were planning to start interviewing people for my replacement and said that was not going to happen. No way, no budget. Drags the line manager into a meeting room and gives him both barrels.



And that ladies and gentlemen is how its done. Line manager is sitting in the corner licking his wounds and I have my guns (arms) blazing. Now to enjoy running London.

[Asterix]

AndStilliRise said:

Now to enjoy running London.

Boris! Is that you!?

[essayer]

Always pays to be pally with the big bosses - but watch your back!

Meanwhile, invoice invoice invoice...

[Nuggety]

AndStilliRise said:

Got an update if anyone wants to hear it?

So agreed to the termination of contract, which the line manager thought was 2 weeks. It was actually 4 weeks. Line manager basically st himself and knew that he now had to get this new guy in and interviewed.

Rumor is he has been telling his colleagues that he is leaving to join this agency.

Come forward Big Boss. Had a chat with him this morning, absolute top bloke. Asked him what was going on and he said we had to make cuts, mentioned that line manager and project manager were planning to start interviewing people for my replacement and said that was not going to happen. No way, no budget. Drags the line manager into a meeting room and gives him both barrels.



And that ladies and gentlemen is how its done. Line manager is sitting in the corner licking his wounds and I have my guns (arms) blazing. Now to enjoy running London.

So you're on your bike then. Let's hope it's "really fast, and cost 3-4K".

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[AndStilliRise]

Nuggety said:

So you're on your bike then. Let's hope it's "really fast, and cost 3-4K".

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

5.4 miles. 34min
Wanna race?

[TwistingMyMelon]

AndStilliRise said:

Nuggety said:

So you're on your bike then. Let's hope it's "really fast, and cost 3-4K".

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

5.4 miles. 34min
Wanna race?

Blimey if I cycled at that pace I would never get to work !

[AndStilliRise]

Running.

[anonymous-user]

If the manager really said no more Asians then the OP may have a claim under the Equality Act, and for this purpose it matters not that the OP is not an employee. How strong is the evidence that the manager said no more Asians?

[AndStilliRise]

Breadvan72 said:

If the manager really said no more Asians then the OP may have a claim under the Equality Act, and for this purpose it matters not that the OP is not an employee. How strong is the evidence that the manager said no more Asians?

Nothing written down, just hear-say.

The line manager is a coward. I sent an email confirming the last day in which I took down the PM and Line manager. Copied Big Boss.

Did the reply? Did they F
They cant even look at my face. I own them. They tried to screw me for there own benefit and what happened?

They are F now. Now they got me until November and deadlines to hit. Cant say I am that keen to help.

PM is getting a blasting now from big boss. And I am loving it.

[BrabusMog]

You don't sound petty and bitter in the slightest.

[Burrow01]

AndStilliRise said:

Breadvan72 said:

If the manager really said no more Asians then the OP may have a claim under the Equality Act, and for this purpose it matters not that the OP is not an employee. How strong is the evidence that the manager said no more Asians?

Nothing written down, just hear-say.

The line manager is a coward. I sent an email confirming the last day in which I took down the PM and Line manager. Copied Big Boss.

Did the reply? Did they F
They cant even look at my face. I own them. They tried to screw me for there own benefit and what happened?

They are F now. Now they got me until November and deadlines to hit. Cant say I am that keen to help.

PM is getting a blasting now from big boss. And I am loving it.

Thought you said you did not get involved in the politics...

[Vee]

AndStilliRise said:

Got an update if anyone wants to hear it?

So agreed to the termination of contract, which the line manager thought was 2 weeks. It was actually 4 weeks. Line manager basically st himself and knew that he now had to get this new guy in and interviewed.

So he has you for LONGER than he thought. How does that give him a problem ?

Have to say, I don't think your endearing yourself to anyone on here !

[Asterix]

Sorry OP - it's unbecoming to gloat and remember, you're still going. You'll be forgotten in a heartbeat once you are out the door and it won't matter.

[Pickled Piper]

Oh the joys of being a Contractor. No employee protection etc.

Take it on the chin and move on