Advice Please...

[KRSESQ]

Rule Number One I learned on my very first job: Never ever ever ever tell your boss he/she made a mistake on ANYTHING. NEVER correct the Boss!

It may sound cynical, but if the boss made a mistake they'll realize it soon enough without you pointing it out, at least, they will if they have more than an ounce of brains in their head. If they don't (Pointy-Haired Demon-type) then you're probably better off faxing out those resumes in bulk.

Meanwhile keep your own ass covered so it doesn't get bitten!

Kevin

[Fat Tone]

Well today is the day. I decided I can't let this keep affecting me any longer, so I am seeing the HoD this morning. I'm going to be as positive as possible, along the lines of 'here's the problem, he need help/training'. Wish me luck!

T.

[KvHagedorn]

The lesson here is.. FIRE YOUR BOSS!

Be proactive. If your boss is the kind of person RichL is talking about, get another job fast, and on your way out, tell her exactly what an incompetant bitch she is in front of the whole office!

Never forget.. you aren't working for the company.. you are working for yourself. If the company thinks it owns all your ideas, get outta there quick.

[KvHagedorn]

Good luck Tony. If your boss was competent, you would not have to advise him/her of this defective employee, so BEWARE! If your boss is just a non-confrontational type and doesn't have a big paranoid chip on his shoulder, you might be alright.

[Fat Tone]

Thanks. I considered that carefully. He was not the Hirer at the time, and is non-confrontational (very political by all accounts). We get on fairly well too, which should help.

T.

[Rakido]

yeah, good luck Tony.


Rakido

[Fat Tone]

Tis done.

Seems he will be moving down the road in a few months, and I won't be given any part of his job! HoD had to be careful what he said, but it seems this wasn't a complete surprise to him and my colleagues position is being closely monitored...

Thanks for all the advice and encouragement. I'm glad I got this off my chest.

T.

[Rakido]

cool. And for a little encouragement
click here (Warning: sort of nudity included - additional warning: don't look when eating, sorry MMM)


Rakido

[Marshmallowman]

Hey man!...I *was* eatingf

[Fat Tone]

LOL - the one of the left looks just like him

[Technoid]

Modern art

[KRSESQ]

AAAuughhhh! My Eyes!

Kevin