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My boss would just rather do it herself.
Posted by: Sheron
Date: 7/3/2006 10:38:42 AM
I'm a college student and I was offered a summer job that will be a real plus in my future career. Problem is the co-director I work with, who has had this job in previous summers, would rather just do the tasks herself instead of helping me learn these responsibilities. The frustration is overwhelming and I beed some help. I have discussed the situation with her and things seemed to get better for a few days then back to the same old thing again.
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buddy |
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7/4/2006 2:45:00 PM |
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Let me speak as one who has been guilty of doing things himself and not "delegating" or helping others. it's the wrong approach and I plead guilty to having done so. good intentions, but also selfish and too caught up in probably believing the next person can't do it just as well. well, unless you allow that person to try and do things, you will never discover how valuable they are. if i were you, i would discuss the situation again with that person and let them know how much more you could help make your workplace more efficient. and in the process, help your "superior." maybe just come out and ask, "why don't you allow me to take on more responsibilities?" sometimes, you have to be direct. unless this is solved, i see you probably having to move on to another job. i have overcome my previous need of "doing everything" to grant others in my area to take on more responsibilities. |
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gary |
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7/17/2006 5:11:00 PM |
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Sheron, discuss it with her again when a good opportunity presents itself and use the assertive behaviour model of describing her behaviour, how it makes you feel and the impact her behaviour has and will have. Gary - Badbossology.com Co-Founder |
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