Should I avoid him? he's pretty pissed and he needs to take it out on somebody. Our company's time is expensive...time is money! How do I get him off his war path? He's from Pittsburgh, so he's not easy to calm down. And I'm not getting him a card, so don't even think about it.... I was thinking like doing something incredible for my job.
2006-07-17 05:05:44 · 16 answers · asked by Rockstar 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Just so you know, I'm working through lunch today to get some paper work done. So i'm not making matters worse.
2006-07-17 05:06:37 · update #1
Don't tell him anything he SHOULD have done, even if you think it sounds supportive at the moment! That won't go down well. Just do your job well-- you don't have to do anything amazing, though I guess it wouldn't hurt! I would avoid him as much as I could, but make sure he sees you at least twice so he knows you're there and doesn't THINK you're avoiding him. Buy him a big tin of after dinner mints!! EVERYONE loves after dinner mints! Then invite him to lunch with you and some co-workers or something. Good luck! I know most of these other people were probably more helpful than I, so don't feel obligated to pick me! lol ttyl
2006-07-18 03:15:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Why don't you offer to help him get his keys out? Can you offer a ride and help to pay the lock smith? At least you will be known for trying to solve a problem even if it is not related to business, showing you care about his problems will make him feel better.
Relate to him a time you did the same thing, EVEN if you make it up, if you let him know he is not the ONLY one he will feel better.
NO A CARD WILL NOT HELP...
BUT try to help HIM with the problem...
Ask someone in the office if they have AAA they will help him get the keys out! If you don't have AAA that is, if you do then you offer it to him.
IF he has already gotten the keys then just offer to help with the payment...take up a collection around the office to help him pay the LOCK SMITH and towing if he had to.
IF this does not seem like a good idea then let him be grumpy, he will get over it.
BUT it is worth a try. At least he will take NOTE of those who offered to help. And did not make fun of the situation.
ALSO I wonder what being from Pittsburgh has to do with NOT EASY TO CALM DOWN?
2006-07-17 12:17:24 · answer #2 · answered by Samuella SilverSelene 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pretty sad that he isn't smart enough to compartmentalize his feelings. If he were a good boss, you wouldn't have to avoid him. Maybe try making light of the situation. After all, he needs to realize that he is only human and that locking the keys in the car is a human mistake.
By the way, don't go out of your way to try and do something incredible, you shouldn't have to. If he wants to act like a baby, it has nothing to do with your job performance, HR would tell you the same!
2006-07-17 12:12:38 · answer #3 · answered by drinkupmehearties 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is mad at himself. Nothing personal with you.
We all have our days. So, he is pissed. No big deal. But you - find ways to help him. That, you can do.
Now, if he gets abusive, throws temper tantrum like a kid (some bosses are known to do that), then you say nothing. After he cools down a few days later, tell him that you did not appreciate his mood that day etc.......(you think this is too bold?).
If you are an important, most wanted worker in the office he will listen to you. Trust me on this, I am experienced. Next time around he will be more careful.
2006-07-17 12:40:49 · answer #4 · answered by Nightrider 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would just go about my normal work day. I wouldn't go out of my way to avoid him -- he may pick up on the fact that you're avoiding him, and that might make him even more upset.
I would just tell him that I'm sorry his keys got locked in the car and that his day got off to such a bad start.
Otherwise, I'd just do whatever I normally do during the workday.
His bad mood will wear off -- later on, he may even realize that he was being a grump and taking things out on you and others, and be extra nice to you the next day to make up for it.
2006-07-17 12:10:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This clearly depends on the business you're in. IF YOU'RE IN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY, YOU SHOULD OFFER HIM A COLD DRINK OF WATER, AS THIS COULD AFFECT THE WELL-BEING OF ALL OF US. (If this doesn't work, you could give him the name of your therapist, or even make up a story about when you locked your keys in your car; commiseration can be calming.)
If you're in a money-making company, stay out of his way. Everyone else will probably be doing just that, so it's safe.
Or if you need to "shoe-polish" him, you could call the locksmith.
Good luck.
Barb.
2006-07-17 12:13:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most of the time if one of my co-workers is in some kind of mood I try to let them just be in it and not take it personally. (Not an easy thing to do). I'd tell him that he should have called you to come get him.. or something supportive like that. He'll probably make the decision to be pissed off all day.. which is HIS choice. My choice is to just do my job.. stay out of his way.. and if he does trip out directly at you... take it with a grain of salt. Hopefully he'll be onto something bigger and better to b*tch about next time.. Good luck buddy.
2006-07-17 22:16:21 · answer #7 · answered by Ms_E_Bunny 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good God Almighty. GET A FREAKING DIFFERENT BOSS!!
As for the Pittsburgh crack, everyone I have met from Pittsburgh is a pretty normal human being. And I have been there quite a lot.
You should detach yourself from this loser post haste.
2006-07-17 19:13:30 · answer #8 · answered by BalRog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ughh. stay out of his way. Even if you think of something really smart to say he might take anything you say wrong since he is in a really bad mood.
2006-07-17 12:09:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stay out of his way Or offer him a ride to his car and call someone to unlock the car.
2006-07-17 13:01:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋