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By Jenny

May 8, 2006 08:56 AM | Link to this

My boss is the devil! He is overpowering and always claims my work to be his own. I feel like I can’t say much though because my job pays really well.

By Findmeanewjob

May 8, 2006 09:55 AM | Link to this

My boss is not really that bad. Just depends on what kind of mood she is in. Her moods change with the wind. I have had worst though… My last boss was the boss from hell…. She actually had horns too….

By E. Lewis

May 8, 2006 10:00 AM | Link to this

It depends on who you are really.

By Beth

May 8, 2006 10:26 AM | Link to this

There’s nothing worse than to work for a micromanager who is also incompetent. I’ve been coming in earlier than she does just so I don’t have to be around her as much. Thankfully, my job allows me to spend time out of the office. I’ve been doing a lot of that, too. She always looks like she’s on the edge of a nervous breakdown. I’d love to see that happen.

By Marie

May 8, 2006 10:44 AM | Link to this

I’m with Jenny. My boss is the devil and I have sold my soul to the devil because of the salary. He does have moments of niceness, but then his evil side takes over and he starts throwing phones across the room and screaming at me and everyone else for mistakes he has made. I’m usually on pins and needles waiting for him to go ballistic over something I can’t foresee or have no control over. I deal with it by being indifferent. I don’t cry over it, since I know that I haven’t done anything wrong and know that he is just insane. I do feel stress and anxiety at times though. Our company has less than 10 people, so he constantly reminds everyone here that normal labor laws (harassment, etc.) don’t apply to us.

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May 8, 2006 10:47 AM | Link to this

I worked with a woman who was considerably younger than I was and therfore had less experience. She made my life hell and probably all those around her. She wanted to micromanage every single thing. I knew it was a matter of time when she called me at the cemetary during a family funeral.

By Wookin' Pnub

May 8, 2006 10:59 AM | Link to this

A SAINT! I have the BEST boss. Not only does he NOT micro-manage, he has recently given me a break on the gas crisis by allowing me to work from home 2-3 days a week. He trusts me, respects me, and knows I will do whatever it takes to get it done. I feel that I am rewarded for my hard work and dedication.

By Steph

May 8, 2006 11:31 AM | Link to this

The doctor that I work for has a major God complex. He’s quite intelligent, and can be easy to get along with. BUT, when he gets into his mood….LOOKOUT!

We’ve thought of different remedies….Lithium in his coffee…going postal….leaving our job (that wouldn’t do any good, he’s had his entire office staff walk out twice), you get the idea. Instead, we attempt to combat it with telling him how we feel, ignoring it, or laughing it off.

Anyone have any other suggestions?

By G

May 8, 2006 11:37 AM | Link to this

Neither one. He’s just a good boss, and I’m grateful to have him.

I’ve never had a boss who’s a saint, but I have had a few demons over the years. Micromanagement, utter lack of trust in anyone other than themselves, total humorlessness, arrogance, utterly uncaring about the effects of their decisions on others, letting their emotions rule their decision-making instead of logic, and so on.

Decent human consideration for workers makes for loyalty and employees who’ll go the extra mile. Idiots who only see workers as commodities to be managed ignore the motivation factor at their own peril.

By Truthfully

May 8, 2006 11:56 AM | Link to this

SAINT ALL day everyday. I couldnt have asked for a better working relationship. My previous manager was not terrible but also was not the best. The relationship issue there was the open door policy was in effect however you felt uncomfrtable as heck walking through it. Whereas now.. if it is broke he does what needs to be done to fix it. A lot of times he rectifies issues before it is even know to the rest of the world that a problem has occured. I say my boss for President. He is self sufficent, and will ask for help not give demands an bark orders. Everyday leaves the oiffice with a thank you. COmes in with a smile whther he feels it or not. And is open and honest about all of the dpets happenings. Others keep their people in the dark he makes sure I am aware of it all. And it his wife is as nice as she wants to be too. And makes sure to keep him in order. You know what they say.. behind every good man is a good woman. My boss for president. LOL

By "T"

May 8, 2006 11:56 AM | Link to this

I am convinced my boss has a personality disorder. I have only been here 4 months and I have already put in a 2 week notice. He is a bully,he is incompetent and he loves to wait until clients are in the office to humiliate you. He also wants all the attention. You are not allowed to have a pleasant conversation unless he is involved. He also forced me to watch porn from his computer. I guess he thought I would like it. Trust me he was wrong. The worst thing about him is that he actually owns the company.

By Amy

May 8, 2006 12:18 PM | Link to this

Saint! My bosses are the most respectful MEN I have ever been around. They have taught me a lot about dealing with people - ignorant people, arrogant people, etc. They are respectful when mistakes are made, which makes me want to work harder! They are grateful and point out when you do a good job. Never had that before! It has been an oasis from a career full of hateful, egomaniac or just poor people skills bosses. And to top it off - THEY’RE LAWYERS!

By Shh!

May 8, 2006 01:30 PM | Link to this

My boss is just an idiot. No really, he is. He “forgets” to pay us ontime, doesn’t have a life outside of work and thinks none of us should either, and he has a “thang” on the side that he thinks none of us knows about but ALL of us know about. We can get away with anything in the office and he’s oblivious to it. I’ve noticed our workload is dwindling and he’s not getting new jobs in and the business is beginning to suffer tremendously. I think it’s time for me to find a job where people actually like showing up for work. This place is driving me NUTZ!

By Nina

May 8, 2006 01:36 PM | Link to this

I actually really like my boss. First female boss for me and she isn’t competetive in the least. She is always very understanding and suuportive. Has my back and is fair. I couldn’t ask for more. Just heard she is leaving and it breaks my heart.

By Prootwadl

May 8, 2006 01:38 PM | Link to this

My boss is cool. I’m the only direct report he has, and we both share a technical role (we develop and support some specific pieces of software), so he plays the part of mentor more than he does manager.

He knows more about the local stuff we both work on, but there are a number of technical areas where my knowledge is far greater, so we compliment each other fairly well.

I haven’t had any issues with him so far. He seems to consider my point of view even when he ends up taking another approach, and there have been times when I’ve brought something up and he’s been open to looking at a problem in a different way.

All in all, I’m lucky to be where I am, and to have a boss who is honestly interested in doing the “best thing” for everyone.

By Joshua P

May 8, 2006 01:45 PM | Link to this

T, your boss isn’t a saint boss or a devil boss, he is a sexually harrasing boss that deserves to have legal action taken against him.

By Wookin' Pnub

May 8, 2006 01:52 PM | Link to this

OH, the FEMALE BOSS! I had ONE, and I will NEVER work for a female again. ((Shudder))

By Nina

May 8, 2006 01:59 PM | Link to this

Now, now, let’s not gender bash. My previous boss was male and a total good ole Southern boy. He had a good heart but no tact or respect for women. I would say character is a bigger factor than gender in this matter.

By Hunni

May 8, 2006 02:17 PM | Link to this

I used to say that I never wanted to have another female boss after having a bad experience, but now I don’t think male or female has anything to do with how someone will treat you. My former male boss was promoted to a non-supervisor role. This was definitely a good thing since he was terrible dealing with others. He wasn’t a bad person, but the constant micro-management, lack of trust in others work, and constant obsessions over small details was driving his employees nuts. Not only does our current female boss not micro-manage…she is always willing to step in and help us whenever we get bogged down. She never asks us to do anything that she wouldn’t do and always respects our opinions. So I definitely can’t complain.

By karsh

May 8, 2006 02:22 PM | Link to this

My boss is a complete sinner. Words can’t describe this woman’s utter incompetence and sheer lack of willpower when it comes to her attitude (or her hygiene for that matter). Aside from making animal sounds when walking up and down the hall (growling, chirping, baying, etc.), she’s a micro-manager with little to no training in her craft, who bases all her decisions on whethe ror not they “feel good” to her, regardless of sound business practices.

Did I mention she also huffs on what she claims is an “aromatherapy” stick all day when she feels herself spacing out? AJCJobs, HELP ME!

By Hunni

May 8, 2006 02:40 PM | Link to this

Karsh, The best laugh I had all day. Thanks! Hope you get that help from AJCjobs.

By lynn T.

May 8, 2006 03:03 PM | Link to this

OMG, can’t believe a blog came up that I actually want to comment/vent on. My boss is an former state representive of 20 years right here in good old GA. (Democrat I must add). He owns a very small company and because of his political ties (you all know what I mean) he has made an extremely successful practice. We have nine guys & me on the payroll. Oh yeah, me. I’m the office manager, bookkeeper, report editor, file keeper, seeker when he loses something he lays down, which is every time he touches something, and my biggest title of all is catch all the @#$% gal. When he’s mad at his wife, guess who gets it? Ticked at one of the guys, oh he would never tell them, but guess who hears it? He takes the whole office out to lunch, but guess who he leaves behind? I hate every thing about him…but yes, I too have to make a living! If I ever hit the lottery I’m going to enlarge this vent to poster size and stick it to his #$@!!!!

By Annie

May 8, 2006 03:13 PM | Link to this

Documenting everything didn’t work with my former boss—he would then look at the rules he had created and signed, and tell us that was uh, nonsense (can’t repeat the word he actually used), that we had forged his signature and we were all liars. It was the worst place I’ve ever worked in my life.

By Wookin' Pnub

May 8, 2006 04:00 PM | Link to this

Not gender-bashing here. I am a woman. We are our own worst enemy!

Seriously, she was the epitome of evil.

I do believe there are some out there who do not abuse their power, but since her, I have witnessed many many women who act the same way, but not to her extent.

By Nina

May 8, 2006 04:06 PM | Link to this

Oh boy, the politics! My old (republican) boss and I never saw eye to eye on politics and the bigger issues. I am very liberal. We would get into many heated arguments about the war and abortion. I had to leave because I cannot work for a narrow-minded company. I now work for a young, free thinking company and am much more happier.

By debbie

May 8, 2006 04:36 PM | Link to this

try being a female selling cars. bully doesnt even start to tell you what we go thru!

By TP

May 9, 2006 11:40 AM | Link to this

My boss is a paranoid freak! She is so unorganized and keeps misplacing contracts and documents that she actually accused the staff of taking things to make her think she was crazy. She even went as far as having security install hidden cameras in her office. Naturally nothing showed. She told us after security removed the cameras that she would find the person making her crazy. Too bad she doesn’t realize it is her!

By Jennifer

May 9, 2006 12:53 PM | Link to this

My boss can’t criticize my job performance, because I continually outperform her. So instead, she attacks me personally. I’m pretty thick skinned, so I pretend I don’t hear her comments. However, I think I’ve had the final straw after she’s made Sundays a mandatory work day, and commented that she knows I ‘probably won’t like it, because I go to church and all.’

By MovinOn

May 10, 2006 11:01 AM | Link to this

My boss is an alcoholic bully who keeps beer and wine in the office fridge. He comes to me to talk about other coworkers behind their backs - with no idea how destructive that is. I am getting out. What I want to know is how do you gracefully and tactfully tell someone during an interview that your boss’ dysfunctional behavior is why you are looking for a new job?

By wayne

May 18, 2006 01:17 PM | Link to this

My boss, the firm’s president, told me that I my job was safe and I would work there till the day I retire. The very next day he told me I was being let go. I asked him about his comment from the previous day and he stated “things change.” As I look back at my 5 years of employment there, he has told me a lot of stories ranging in importance. 1. Many times he hold me I would get stock in the company. 2. He told me he saw me taking over his position when he retired. 3. I would get new office furniture. 4. I would become a portfolio manager. 5. I would get to use a specialize program that the executives of the firm used. 6. At least a dozen times I did not have to worry about losing my job, there would always be a position for me there. 7. Then after he fired me, he told me on three different occasions that he would see that I would get another job.

It has been 2 months since he let me go and I have not heard one word from him on his efforts of finding me a job. My emails and calls to him go unanswered.

Needless to say all the above turned out to be lies. And this is just a small list of items he had promised me over the years.

The thing that puzzles me the most is what in the world did I do to deserve all these lies.

Maybe I am naive, but where I grew up a man’s word meant something. If a man said something, he did it. I guess my ex-boss must have grown up on the other side of the tracks.

Worse part, I trusted the man, he lied to me and let me down.