NotTheGuyYouKill
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Assuming that your company doesn't have an HR department (relatively small company). My friend is fed up with his boss. Long hours, disrespect, unreasonable demands, stuff like that.
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How do you deal with a bad boss?
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NotTheGuyYouKill
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He won't talk to the boss one on one cause he says the boss won't give a shit or give him more shit for it. Can't quit cause the money's too good and he needs to save up for school. He's resigned himself to deal with it.
GreatestHits
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The only way
(just remember to replace actual bungie cords with un-snappable wires)
Are those really his faults or the company's? Well disrespect is his but the other two sound like something that he probably can't do much about.
MoG EclipsE
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Probably talk to the boss. Not much else he can do, unless he wants to deal with it or quit...
Half and half
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Have a professional discussion with the boss. Check the emotions at the door and talk straight business. Avoid accusations, finger pointing, and throwing people under the bus.
The boss may have some valid points, so it's important to listen carefully.
The boss may have some valid points, so it's important to listen carefully.
TheDeadHeroAlistair
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He could always speak to an ombudsman about the issues at hand. We have had to do that quite a bit recently, AND we have an HR department at my work.
Imp the Dimp
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Same scenario at my job. I just swallow it.
Last week, one of my co-workers was writing a script for me in order to ease my repetitive data cleansing work of our CRM which I found really great. My boss asked me (as I was in contact with the developer) how much longer the development of the script would take and I said the developer is being very "efficient" and that I was thankful for him writing that script for me. All of a sudden, my boss moans and says "Listen, be careful with your wording. 'Efficient' only implies he's doing it fast, not that he's doing it right or delivering quality. Be careful with what you say in the future.".
So I got basically shat on for appreciating the work of one of my colleagues. My boss, knowingly that I never would badmouth anyone, twist my words and used them against me for no apparent reason whatsoever. I got threatened out of the blue and felt really awful for a few days because I felt I did nothing wrong.
I'm always extremely respectful and whenever I get verbally abused by my boss, I keep my calm and try to do as he wishes plus I thank him for pointing out my mistakes (I'm fairly new) which enrages him even more. Just why the FUCK would anybody get even madder at me for being respectful and eager to learn? I was employed in the education system prior to this job and couldn't have imagined people like him existing. Handing out respect and receiving hate in return is an entirely alien concept to me that makes no sense at all.
Whenever he calls anyone's name, people immediately wince because they know they're about to get bad mood for the rest of the day.
Last week, one of my co-workers was writing a script for me in order to ease my repetitive data cleansing work of our CRM which I found really great. My boss asked me (as I was in contact with the developer) how much longer the development of the script would take and I said the developer is being very "efficient" and that I was thankful for him writing that script for me. All of a sudden, my boss moans and says "Listen, be careful with your wording. 'Efficient' only implies he's doing it fast, not that he's doing it right or delivering quality. Be careful with what you say in the future.".
So I got basically shat on for appreciating the work of one of my colleagues. My boss, knowingly that I never would badmouth anyone, twist my words and used them against me for no apparent reason whatsoever. I got threatened out of the blue and felt really awful for a few days because I felt I did nothing wrong.
I'm always extremely respectful and whenever I get verbally abused by my boss, I keep my calm and try to do as he wishes plus I thank him for pointing out my mistakes (I'm fairly new) which enrages him even more. Just why the FUCK would anybody get even madder at me for being respectful and eager to learn? I was employed in the education system prior to this job and couldn't have imagined people like him existing. Handing out respect and receiving hate in return is an entirely alien concept to me that makes no sense at all.
Whenever he calls anyone's name, people immediately wince because they know they're about to get bad mood for the rest of the day.
GreatestHits
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Man, you actually have the opportunity to do this in some parts of the world?
In all seriousness either your boss is open to a fair and open workplace (whereby a discussion is the best course) or possibility #2, he DGAF
Man, you actually have the opportunity to do this in some parts of the world?
I'm a manager and I love it when my workers come to me and talk straight.
Eh, doesn't sound to me he meant that in a bad way. And he was asking for a schedule and you didn't really answer. Knowing schedules is everything to us. We need exact dates.
Arthr2ShdsJcksn
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Target the weak spot and exploit the AI.
Imp the Dimp
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I did answer and he meant it in a bad way. It was a threat and impossible to interpret as anything else.
weemadarthur
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It depends entirely on the details of the situation.
Boss is entrenched in the company and haates you for personal reasons: change jobs.
Boss is newer than you are? If incompetent, wait it out until they get fired, while being careful to cya. If competent, either make them grateful for you or help get them promoted away from you.
Boss has unusual expectations? Have a private conversation to work out the source of the issue, be adaptable. Sometimes they're just weird and you need to follow directions even if they're silly.
Boss is a bully? Choice of change jobs, or sabotage them while making yourself look good.
Boss is entrenched in the company and haates you for personal reasons: change jobs.
Boss is newer than you are? If incompetent, wait it out until they get fired, while being careful to cya. If competent, either make them grateful for you or help get them promoted away from you.
Boss has unusual expectations? Have a private conversation to work out the source of the issue, be adaptable. Sometimes they're just weird and you need to follow directions even if they're silly.
Boss is a bully? Choice of change jobs, or sabotage them while making yourself look good.
This is... What is this?
GreatestHits
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Not sure but I did catch 'The Dew' logo on the back of that truck...
10/10
Half and half
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There's also:
#3 - Some bosses don't realize they're being an ass. I once asked a boss if everything was cool, there were any issues with my work, there was anything he wants to discuss with me, etc. He said no and stopped being rude. A simple 10 minute conversation made my life a heck of a lot easier.
#4 - Something outside of the boss' control is fucked and now he/she is kicking a little ass to make things right. Perhaps the employees screwed up, project requirements changed, etc. The boss should at least have the chance to explain what the deal is (even if it's all bullshit).
Or look for the weapon that he's naturally weak to at one of the item shops before the last level. Might have to do a hidden quest to unlock it though.
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