New manager at work... - Page 2

Peace seeker · 06-06-2007, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ego Tripping

Then this is a blessing in disguise, man. You're on you way to better places to exert your energy for compensation.

Pretty much but its a security vs. freedom idea. Although, classic case of your story shows that even the corporate world isn't much more 'secure' than just finding your own clients.

Best of luck, I'm sure life is just trying to pull you away from a shitty company anyways though.

i think so too bro

Bad dog · 06-06-2007, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ego Tripping

True. Although, being self employed feels like having a cushy, full-time job.

at least until the end of the fiscal year

ahh, I hate that fucking tax man.

MarijuanaRadio · 06-06-2007, 01:15 PM

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The only way to progress is to have your own business. When your job, promotion or salary depends on another person, dont expect your work or character to be appreciated

This remark you made caught my eye.

In many ways it's true. When you're working for a company, you're unappreciated, and believe me, fully expendable.

However, it does have it's benefits. As a business owner, it's incredible the monumental amount of responsibility I have to attend to myself with very little help at all.

One's own business, depending on what it is, could take years to establish a level where it's finally worth pursuing.

It's partly about luck, and it's partly about corporate culture. How old is the company? What kind of rep do they have with taking care of their employees?

I've definitely quit jobs after megalomaniac managers held carrots in front of my face and then didn't reward me after going after it.

Having a great boss is great.

Having an butthead boss is a reason to bail. It depends on your circumstances though.

Best of luck with that!!!

The Rev · 06-07-2007, 06:37 PM

My boss has some issues as well, and is pretty much the patron saint of morale assassination. He yells at the women in the office until they cry and shit. Any time you have a problem with something, he throws it back in your face. In fact, I was his golden boy for the first 6 months I was there, then I complained about something, and now I'm persona non grata; I went from pat on the head to pissing on my head in 4.8 seconds.

The Rev

**Cerebro** · 06-08-2007, 09:08 AM

My last boss was like that.^
He was a great old skewl salesman, with a massive ego.
I was a BDM and he had a go at me for managing, like I was treating on his toes. He yelled at everyone all the time, it was never his fault, but he always had a beer with you at the end of the day, so it was hard to dislike him for long.
Sometimes two people wont get along.

Peace seeker · 06-09-2007, 12:31 AM

It seems like, when you work for a company or boss, its not (only) your actual work skills that matter, but also a bunch of other things like politics, ass kissing, pr, hanging around with "the clique" in after-work hours, being a relative or best friend with someone in higher management, etc.

Sometimes these "other things" are more important (to management) than your actual work. I know people who work ALOT more than those who keep on kissing ass and playing "friend" to management, but for some reason these hard workers never make management, while no-skill ass kissers, grow and get promoted.

It seems pointless to me, for someone to consume his energy, skill and business experience, in a company that doesnt reward the individual based on his work, team spirit, character and achievement, but rather on his pr skills.

And if someone decided to fullfill this "corporate role" and be both the good/productive employee as well as someone who is there in all the company events (consuming himself so he can be liked by the long-face higher management and basically having no personal life in order to be elligible for a promotion) then IMO this person is putting way too much effort for a job that aint worth it.

If this person, put the same amount of energy into his own business, he would grow at a much faster rate, while at the same time building a strong foundation for the future. Because we all know that no matter how good or loyal an employee might be for a company, he is always replacable..

higherthoughts · 06-09-2007, 07:48 PM

Just remember to put the cover sheets on the new TPS reports

**Captain Cannabis** · 06-10-2007, 12:29 AM

so how has it been going peace seeker?

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Originally Posted by higherthoughts

Just remember to put the cover sheets on the new TPS reports

didn't you get the memo?

Mr. Criminal213 · 06-10-2007, 02:06 AM

I think.....
OFFICE SPACE 2

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The Rev ~ Herban Legend ~ Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In my head, somewhere. Posts: 11,875 Thanks: 18 Thanked 161 Times in 94 Posts	My boss has some issues as well, and is pretty much the patron saint of morale assassination. He yells at the women in the office until they cry and shit. Any time you have a problem with something, he throws it back in your face. In fact, I was his golden boy for the first 6 months I was there, then I complained about something, and now I'm persona non grata; I went from pat on the head to pissing on my head in 4.8 seconds. The Rev __________________ THE SECRET OF SUCCESS IN ALL THINGS IS A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH REALITY DISRESPECT INCORPORATED The Order of the Illuminati "Jesus, I've just realised I've been posting on yahooka for more than a quarter of my life!" -Sir-Ex R.I.P. Governor We know you're smokin wherever you are.

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06-09-2007, 12:31 AM	#26 (permalink)
Peace seeker YaHookan Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,069 Thanks: 137 Thanked 71 Times in 53 Posts	It seems like, when you work for a company or boss, its not (only) your actual work skills that matter, but also a bunch of other things like politics, ass kissing, pr, hanging around with "the clique" in after-work hours, being a relative or best friend with someone in higher management, etc. Sometimes these "other things" are more important (to management) than your actual work. I know people who work ALOT more than those who keep on kissing ass and playing "friend" to management, but for some reason these hard workers never make management, while no-skill ass kissers, grow and get promoted. It seems pointless to me, for someone to consume his energy, skill and business experience, in a company that doesnt reward the individual based on his work, team spirit, character and achievement, but rather on his pr skills. And if someone decided to fullfill this "corporate role" and be both the good/productive employee as well as someone who is there in all the company events (consuming himself so he can be liked by the long-face higher management and basically having no personal life in order to be elligible for a promotion) then IMO this person is putting way too much effort for a job that aint worth it. If this person, put the same amount of energy into his own business, he would grow at a much faster rate, while at the same time building a strong foundation for the future. Because we all know that no matter how good or loyal an employee might be for a company, he is always replacable..

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Mr. Criminal213 smokin sacks back to back Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ridin' High Posts: 177 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think..... OFFICE SPACE 2

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