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My Boss is a Doofus. What should I do?
They say advice is worth what you pay for it……So, I think the issue is he feels inferior to me. Why do I think that?
1. When we started working together I noticed we were using google as our platform and we all had access to the same calendar. So I started posting my customer appointments on the calendar so folks I worked with could see when I'd be out of the shop. So when I told my boss this, he said, "yeah, I use the calendar too!". We wasn't but he started to - but he didn't know how to do it. He kept posting "invites" instead of events. One day everyone in the shop got an invite to my bosses doctor's appointment.
2. He scheduled me to open, but then he comes before me and does all my opening duties. So if you're going to do it, just schedule me a couple of hours later - I could really use the sleep. Again, I think it's a situation where he needs to show me "he's just as good as me" or whatever.
3. The other day he starts lecturing me on how to be a better sales person and "things we can do to promote our image". Meanwhile, he's driving around in a dirty company vehicle with our logo on it with license plate tags that have been expired since January. Yeah, boss. Tell me all about being a professional < - sarcasm.
Anyway. I'm a professional. I'll continue to put up with his Mikey Mouse shit as long as I can.
So, I think the issue is he feels inferior to me. Why do I think that?
1. When we started working together I noticed we were using google as our platform and we all had access to the same calendar. So I started posting my customer appointments on the calendar so folks I worked with could see when I'd be out of the shop. So when I told my boss this, he said, "yeah, I use the calendar too!". We wasn't but he started to - but he didn't know how to do it. He kept posting "invites" instead of events. One day everyone in the shop got an invite to my bosses doctor's appointment.
2. He scheduled me to open, but then he comes before me and does all my opening duties. So if you're going to do it, just schedule me a couple of hours later - I could really use the sleep. Again, I think it's a situation where he needs to show me "he's just as good as me" or whatever.
3. The other day he starts lecturing me on how to be a better sales person and "things we can do to promote our image". Meanwhile, he's driving around in a dirty company vehicle with our logo on it with license plate tags that have been expired since January. Yeah, boss. Tell me all about being a professional < - sarcasm.
Anyway. I'm a professional. I'll continue to put up with his Mikey Mouse shit as long as I can.
I shall consider your words, thanks. My boss is still a doofus.They say advice is worth what you pay for it……
I’ve been posting less time than you, so please don’t take offense at my observation. You carry yourself here as though you hold yourself in higher regard than everyone else. Whenever I have problems with too many people, I search out a mirror…………
By your own account, haven’t you had numerous business addresses in the years you have been a member?
Like Beau of the Fifth Column signs off, “just some words to think about.”
I'm going to try to stick it out. There's so much money to be made there. Their commission structure is really generous! I just need by boss to quit being a total doofus.Get tf away from that idiot. If he feels inferior he will always resent you. Odds are there is a better situation for you out there somewhere, you just have to find it.
Also, Rex. Have you considered that perhaps I am better than everyone else?They say advice is worth what you pay for it……
I’ve been posting less time than you, so please don’t take offense at my observation. You carry yourself here as though you hold yourself in higher regard than everyone else. Whenever I have problems with too many people, I search out a mirror…………
By your own account, haven’t you had numerous business addresses in the years you have been a member?
Like Beau of the Fifth Column signs off, “just some words to think about.”
I'm going to try to stick it out. There's so much money to be made there. Their commission structure is really generous! I just need by boss to quit being a total doofus.
By getting in my way. I'm sorry, I thought I explained that in my OP. Doing my job for me, when he's hired me to do it, is not a great way to motivate an employee, don't you agree? Claiming you're concerned about our brand, but then driving around in a dirty company vehicle with expired tags? You don't think that's a little odd? Lying about using our calendar and then inviting us all to his colonoscopy? Alright, well, you and @Rexedgar I understand don't like me. But I feel I've made some valid points here. Don't let your guy's dislike of me, personally cloud your judgement please. It's exactly what you both are doing.How has your boss effected your work? seems like you are whining because you just don't like your boss
That a load of crapola, lurch!By getting in my way. I'm sorry, I thought I explained that in my OP. Doing my job for me, when he's hired me to do it, is not a great way to motivate an employee, don't you agree? Claiming you're concerned about our brand, but then driving around in a dirty company vehicle with expired tags? You don't think that's a little odd? Lying about using our calendar and then inviting us all to his colonoscopy? Alright, well, you and @Rexedgar I understand don't like me. But I feel I've made some valid points here. Don't let your guy's dislike of me, personally cloud your judgement please. It's exactly what you both are doing.
By getting in my way. I'm sorry, I thought I explained that in my OP. Doing my job for me, when he's hired me to do it, is not a great way to motivate an employee, don't you agree? Claiming you're concerned about our brand, but then driving around in a dirty company vehicle with expired tags? You don't think that's a little odd? Lying about using our calendar and then inviting us all to his colonoscopy? Alright, well, you and @Rexedgar I understand don't like me. But I feel I've made some valid points here. Don't let your guy's dislike of me, personally cloud your judgement please. It's exactly what you both are doing.
You're not giving me any advice, Rex. You're just attacking me. Also, I don't know where you get your info, but I worked for the same company for almost 30 years before they laid me off in Jan of 2020.That a load of crapola, lurch!
You are demonstrating exactly the reason for the “predicament“ that you find yourself in. How many jobs have you had since you joined here?
If you ask for advice, you should preface the ask by stating you want it sugar-coated.
I won’t hold my breath on an answer to the question as this is the second ask……..
He's younger than me by about 10 years. He's also in very poor health, personally which I'm sure affects his work product.Okay, you get some honesty from me, just because that is something I could not give anyone in real life, for diplomatic reasons...
Sounds like he is the owner, if so he (your boss) however his shortcomings, had the money, skills and/or guts to open a company. You should remember and acknowledge that. If he isn’t the owner but just your boss, the below still applies.
To me it just sounds like he is of an older generation and haven't learned the skills of the internet era as much as you, maybe because he hasn't seen that he needs it. Or maybe you have learned it so well because you have worked in many different places were it has been required and he hasn’t. You are an employee. I feel that you are competing with him on who's the best and smartest instead of showing him that he needs you and that you can contribute where his own skills lack. If you present yourself as a competitor instead of a team member, that is how you are going to be presided.
I would fire you and employ someone younger that not only could put appointments in the calendar, but that could give me a dynamic website, teach me how to make appointments in the calendar (without gloating or feeling superior)and put up an online booking system and still open the shop without me being worried that they will search my papers or steal my customer list..... Best of al, that younger person would probably cost less than you are.
He doesn't trust you, for good reasons if I get your behavior correct. That is not a good thing. You should look for a new job or try and save the relationship, if that is still an option.
By getting in my way. I'm sorry, I thought I explained that in my OP. Doing my job for me, when he's hired me to do it, is not a great way to motivate an employee, don't you agree? Claiming you're concerned about our brand, but then driving around in a dirty company vehicle with expired tags? You don't think that's a little odd? Lying about using our calendar and then inviting us all to his colonoscopy? Alright, well, you and @Rexedgar I understand don't like me. But I feel I've made some valid points here. Don't let your guy's dislike of me, personally cloud your judgement please. It's exactly what you both are doing.
Cro. Dude. If you have to ask these questions, it means you're not qualified to take part in this thread. Thanks for trying man.So your boss does your opening job for you? That's less work for you. How does him driving around in a dirty car effect you? How does your boss looking silly on Google calendar effect your work?
Doc to lurch "here lurch.. you hold the thingee.. I'm going up your bosses gazzo"I'd show up to the colonoscopy. Maybe he just needed team support.
George Carlin wants a word;You're not giving me any advice, Rex. You're just attacking me. Also, I don't know where you get your info, but I worked for the same company for almost 30 years before they laid me off in Jan of 2020.
I'm sorry you don't like me, man. I like you. I hope you have a better day.
That support group, Rex. Has it helped you? I might try it, thanks, man!George Carlin wants a word;
“Everyone appreciates your honesty, until you are honest with them. Then you are an asshole. ” - George Carlin
What you want is a support group. Don’t ask a question that you don’t want the answer to……
What do YOU see when you look in the mirror, Rex? You've spent this entire thread accusing me of mental illness/aka trying to tear me down. You accuse me of having a "superiority complex" after I lined out several ways my boss is ****ing things up with me. You've ignored that and instead are attacking the OP.
Cro. Dude. If you have to ask these questions, it means you're not qualified to take part in this thread. Thanks for trying man.
Given your posting history, I knew the chances of you taking offense were large. What I didn’t expect was a personal attack, well maybe I did.What do YOU see when you look in the mirror, Rex? You've spent this entire thread accusing me of mental illness/aka trying to tear me down. You accuse me of having a "superiority complex" after I lined out several ways my boss is ****ing things up with me. You've ignored that and instead are attacking the OP.
Do you know what an "inferiority complex" is Rex? I'd seriously look into it if I were you, perhaps bring it up at your next group chat.
LOL - you get what you give, Rex. Perhaps someday you'll learn.Given your posting history, I knew the chances of you taking offense were large. What I didn’t expect was a personal attack, well maybe I did.
Your first line in the OP says it all.
”So, I think the issue is he feels inferior to me. Why do I think that?”
You think that because you think you are superior to him. Easy-Peasy.
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