tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post112185808678789796..comments2023-11-02T06:56:57.999-04:00Comments on Saurly Yours: Rotten BossesSaur♥Krauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01160101729455178399noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-28568867333775732952007-12-09T22:03:00.000-05:002007-12-09T22:03:00.000-05:00Any suggestions on what to do about a rotten boss ...Any suggestions on what to do about a rotten boss if you are planning to stick it out? I was hired before my rotten boss. I am constantly being used for the secretary and scape goat. I try to cover my back but, this one has managed to throw me under the bus at least once every month or so. Now, upper management has reorganized and I no longer have to report to him. He is still causing me problems and making allegations! Any thoughts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-86998911061753387202007-10-12T19:38:00.000-04:002007-10-12T19:38:00.000-04:00you forgot the wishy washy would rather be your be...you forgot the wishy washy would rather be your best friend than show some balls and take charge boss. I worked for five years at an insurance company. My boss as a person is a sweet person, but as a manager, she had no clue as to what she was doing. I first started out as a temp, and from day one I saw exactly how she ran her department. If you weren't part of her "circle" of friends she made damn sure you never moved onto another position within the company. She made sure of that with me all because of a disagreement. Don't believe your managers when they tell you they have an "open door policy" If you don't stoop to kiss their ass and play office politics they won't make working at their company easy for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121991219744779672005-07-21T20:13:00.000-04:002005-07-21T20:13:00.000-04:00Eddo, Thanks! ;o)Anonymous, You had a sociopath f...<B>Eddo,</B> Thanks! ;o)<BR/><BR/><B>Anonymous,</B> You had a sociopath for a boss, plain and simple. I had one that was similar once. He snorted cocaine night and day. One moment he'd be up and happy, telling us all how wonderful we were. The next moment he'd flip out and start screaming at his victims. He eventually got brain cancer, so I don't really know which was to blame for his behavior.Saur♥Krauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160101729455178399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121973838501373302005-07-21T15:23:00.000-04:002005-07-21T15:23:00.000-04:00I've had a "I don't care boss, I just want to line...I've had a "I don't care boss, I just want to line my pockets with as much money as I can and you're expendable". I worked with an individual that would critized my work, knowledge, etc. by email to business clients and have the nerve to email me a copy. After printing the emails and showing management I was basically told that this is how the guy behaves and that I should just deal with it. I quickly sited hostile workplace environment and attorney in the same breath and they took a different stance. But I took the high road and just quit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121955190600463152005-07-21T10:13:00.000-04:002005-07-21T10:13:00.000-04:00Oh my word you nailed it on the head with The Disc...Oh my word you nailed it on the head with The Disconnected Boss! I have had a few of those in my day - perhaps all computer bosses are that way.Eddohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791670508114906674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121953541248104152005-07-21T09:45:00.000-04:002005-07-21T09:45:00.000-04:00Polanco,With your talents, I would consider making...<B>Polanco,</B><BR/><BR/>With your talents, I would consider making the psychology an end-goal, if not an immediate one. And otherwise, you might consider looking into counseling. There are some groups (abuse, alchoholism, etc.) that always seem to need good counselors. However, I don't know if you need a license up there (you'd have to check into it). <BR/><BR/>Otherwise, you should continue to pursue the idea that you had down here of being a teacher for a small, select group of students.Saur♥Krauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160101729455178399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121951782485524202005-07-21T09:16:00.000-04:002005-07-21T09:16:00.000-04:00I would, btu I don't know what I would do. I'm a ...I would, btu I don't know what I would do. I'm a teacher. I want to go back and get my Psychology degree so that I can counsel, but money is a little tight. I'm looking for scholarships and grants at the moment. Any suggestions on what else I should do?United We Layhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10468975489733146824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121914509232510402005-07-20T22:55:00.000-04:002005-07-20T22:55:00.000-04:00Alex, no, not really. That was a philosophy that ...<B>Alex</B>, no, not really. That was a philosophy that went out in the 70s. Now we have laws that prevent a lot of truly bad bosses, and classes to curb some of their behaviors. But just because someone is in authority doesn't give them the right to mistreat others.<BR/><BR/><B>Mr. Gator,</B> Wow, you are lucky!!!<BR/><BR/><B>Polanco,</B> generally they say that the typical entrepreneurial profile is of a person who has trouble with authority figures. Perhaps you should consider starting your own business! Seriously.<BR/><BR/><B>Kathleen</B>, the 80s were still so early in woman's emergence into the workplace. I still remember how overtly sexist some guys were about it. It's funny, you'd never see that now. Thankfully.Saur♥Krauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160101729455178399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121914114398123482005-07-20T22:48:00.000-04:002005-07-20T22:48:00.000-04:00Yeah, I think you have to take a bad boss as being...Yeah, I think you have to take a bad boss as being part of the job. Dealing with them is what you get paid for :)<BR/><BR/>http://r2000.blogspot.comHigh Power Rocketryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537203640644706903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121910335106985442005-07-20T21:45:00.000-04:002005-07-20T21:45:00.000-04:00I've never had a bad boss. I'm serious. Knock on...I've never had a bad boss. I'm serious. Knock on wood.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11952435078452465044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121909994535682632005-07-20T21:39:00.000-04:002005-07-20T21:39:00.000-04:00I have a problem with authority, so I try not to j...I have a problem with authority, so I try not to judge bosses too harshly, but my boss this year was horrible.United We Layhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10468975489733146824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121904004117128652005-07-20T20:00:00.000-04:002005-07-20T20:00:00.000-04:00TC, I agree. Women bosses in the 80s were very dif...TC, I agree. Women bosses in the 80s were very difficult. As they say, " we've come a long way."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121903968476144632005-07-20T19:59:00.000-04:002005-07-20T19:59:00.000-04:00Oops, I meant Cheyenne, not Cheryl. Sorry!Oops, I meant <B>Cheyenne,</B> not Cheryl. Sorry!Saur♥Krauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160101729455178399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121903937020284902005-07-20T19:58:00.000-04:002005-07-20T19:58:00.000-04:00Cheryl, thanks for dropping in!Aral, you are lucky...<B>Cheryl,</B> thanks for dropping in!<BR/><BR/><B>Aral,</B> you <B>are</B> lucky!<BR/><BR/><B>TC,</B> You're right, though I still see women out there that suffer from the Queen Bee Syndrome.<BR/><BR/><B>Snicksnack,</B> very true. Of course we can't all do it, but it's the American Dream!Saur♥Krauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160101729455178399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121903823844237752005-07-20T19:57:00.000-04:002005-07-20T19:57:00.000-04:00The BEST solution is to be your OWN boss!The BEST solution is to be your OWN boss!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121889693047901522005-07-20T16:01:00.000-04:002005-07-20T16:01:00.000-04:00Good post. I have had lots of disconnected bosses...Good post. I have had lots of disconnected bosses, and I like 'em just fine. I can be a bit of a disconnected boss myself at times, I think. I don't really like supervising people.<BR/><BR/>Bully bosses are the worst. I have only had one of those, and she was by far my least favorite boss of all time.<BR/><BR/>I've mostly been pretty lucky, I'd say.Lilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12068609044580667767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121882406290578002005-07-20T14:00:00.000-04:002005-07-20T14:00:00.000-04:00Bill, you're right. But I was just grousing about ...<B>Bill,</B> you're right. But I was just grousing about the bad ones. I have had 3 sympaticos and they're awesome. I worked <B>very</B> hard for them because I respected and liked them.Saur♥Krauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160101729455178399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121880790191022892005-07-20T13:33:00.000-04:002005-07-20T13:33:00.000-04:00Well, yes, you left out the "Sympatico Boss." I'v...Well, yes, you left out the "Sympatico Boss." I've been lucky to have had some of these. Since I've been (and am) both boss and employee, this is the model I try to emulate. While I've had all the types you describe (except for #2, for obvious reasons), I've been fairly fortunate overall.Bill Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231166593643066635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121875372050116482005-07-20T12:02:00.000-04:002005-07-20T12:02:00.000-04:00Mallory, you know it's very interesting that the P...<B>Mallory,</B> you know it's very interesting that the Professional Boss still exists. You're right, though. I left that one out. As you say, they are never that effective because they haven't been in the trenches.<BR/><BR/><B>Ajay,</B> you are right. We can learn from their mistakes so that we can do better. However, I'd like to think I wouldn't make many of those mistakes in the <B>first</B> place. Perhaps they're just there to teach us patience.<BR/><BR/><B>B2B</B> I know. I am soooo jealous.<BR/><BR/><B>Godless Mom,</B> <I>slimy undercurrent</I>...so true! Excellent.<BR/><BR/><B>Fred,</B> I've met those too. I <B>hate</B> the "I know better than you" type. I had a boss that said "I admit our customer service is poor." I said, "Can I tell you why I believe it is poor, sir?" He nodded.<BR/><BR/>I said "Our customer service is poor because these new employees aren't buying into the corporate culture. Because they have no direct contact with the owners and the executives, they feel no attachment or loyalty. To them, these customers are merely another intrusion into their workday. If you can develop a relationship with them, this will change."<BR/><BR/>He looked at me for a moment, and said "No, we just need to hire more people."<BR/><BR/>...and to think I used to teach Management for Master's degree candidates. Silly me. I shouldn't have bothered.Saur♥Krauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160101729455178399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121872195405476022005-07-20T11:09:00.000-04:002005-07-20T11:09:00.000-04:00A few to add:- The "I leave early but you have to ...A few to add:<BR/><BR/>- The "I leave early but you have to stay late" boss.<BR/><BR/>- The "I always know better than you, so we'll do it my way" boss.<BR/><BR/>- The "I always blame someone else" boss.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12380165835261203465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121863576991613052005-07-20T08:46:00.000-04:002005-07-20T08:46:00.000-04:00one advantage of being an Amazon, I never had a pr...one advantage of being an Amazon, I never had a problem with a chauvinist boss. An occasional horney customer, but I think they were always in rut anywaymalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12182913972445521943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121863423132052412005-07-20T08:43:00.000-04:002005-07-20T08:43:00.000-04:00The chauvenist boss is SO uncomfortable to work ar...The chauvenist boss is SO uncomfortable to work around. You try to get your job done but there is always this slimey undercurrent. I ran screaming from one of those jobs too.<BR/><BR/>Great post!GodlessMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320735063731458102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121861755591946742005-07-20T08:15:00.000-04:002005-07-20T08:15:00.000-04:00I had my share of good and bad bosses but the way ...I had my share of good and bad bosses but the way i see it, i try and learn from the bad ones and try and make myself a better boss and even a better person. These lessons cant be learnt in any school. So in a way, I would like to thank all the bad people who taught me how to do things right. <BR/>AjayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11687945.post-1121859742422498792005-07-20T07:42:00.000-04:002005-07-20T07:42:00.000-04:00Saur, you left out the "Professional Boss" the one...Saur, you left out the "Professional Boss" the one who believes that they need to learn nothing of the business itself since whether it is cheerios or refrigerators the management skill set is the same. These bosses NEVER understand the business as a whole and usually alienate everyone, customers, vendors, and employees<BR/><BR/>They can often be identified by the pointy hairmalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12182913972445521943noreply@blogger.com