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Moody and sometimes rude boss
Posted by: work55555
Date: 1/11/2006 7:15:25 PM
I'll keep this short and sweet. How do you handle a boss who tells you point blank, first thing in the morning, to "leave me alone"? This is now the second time in less than a year. I'm not going to his office to chat but to say good morning and talk about work!
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Karra |
| Date: |
1/11/2006 11:59:00 PM |
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That sounds harsh but look at it from your boss's perspective. If everyone reporting to his office stopped to say hello each morning he wouldn't get much work done. And maybe he needs time to himself in the mornings. How about scheduling a meeting to discuss work issues? |
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| Reply from: |
deee |
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1/13/2006 1:36:00 AM |
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Think about whether your boss is an introvert or extrovert under Myers-Briggs. Introverts need that time first thing in the morning to gather their energy by themselves for the coming day. Extroverts get their energy from walking around saying hello to people, among other things. Don't take it to heart, perhaps he's an introvert. |
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| Reply from: |
CB4721 |
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1/13/2006 11:29:00 PM |
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Work is work, but there is no excuse for being rude-especially not twice. Do unto others- bottom line. The work environment requires that people communicate as professionals. So, to "growasetof", I have to say that people are more effective when treated with respect and I would bet that you are the task-oriented type, maybe. "work5555" and I are probably both concerned with people over the task...but people are what complete the tasks, and we are not robots. Being rude to subordinates (or any coworker) will only hinder task accomplishments and lower morale and lower productivity. work55555's boss should get his act together and get over himself...and have his little moodswings at home.
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Karra |
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1/14/2006 7:07:00 PM |
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How about "please leave me alone"? One thing I want to point out and I've been guilty of this.. there is talking about work and there is whining about work. Work can be stressful for all. Some bosses are hardpressed to find the time to "pet" their employees. Some employees need more validation than others. I recommend scheduling meetings to discuss work issues and work activites. Maybe work55555's boss would appreciate a morning chat. He may be feeling harrassed from too many demands during the day. As a friend who manages a large team of indiviudals facetiously pointed out to me, he feels at times as if he's in an abusive relationship. |
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| Reply from: |
Butch |
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1/24/2006 12:12:00 PM |
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I have yet to read any responses regarding the "wet" alcoholic whose current "mood" increases the tension in the office by not communicating during work hours. Such demeanors cause employees to feel diminished in their role and their need to be there.
Definitely a "toxic" atmosphere. |
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| Reply from: |
Karra |
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1/29/2006 4:03:00 PM |
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Tough one. But I'm puzzled about how much communication is necessary and why people feel the need to talk to their bosses daily. My first assignment as a programmer was a two month project. My boss reviewed the requirements with me, gave me the deadline, said he hadn't programmed in years and to come and see him when the work was done. I left him alone, did my job, and hardly ever saw the guy. I got excellent evaluations from him for the two years I was there, as well as a one year contract with him some years later in an area that I didn't have related work experience. I have no idea if he drank. |
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