re: a very "personal" question they may ask??? do you also think they would hold it against you for not answering them??? you know how some bosses are??? give your best opinion on this!!! please!!!
2006-08-03 17:02:46 · 8 answers · asked by sweet 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Supervisors have no right asking personal questions. Moreover, they have no right to judge you as a person or your job performance based on personal information they may or may not know about you. Jobs are for getting work done, not for fraternizing.
You have every right to say, "I consider that information personal." Or, 'I'm sorry but I don't feel that is pertinent to the issue at hand." How about, "excuse me, but I feel that question is out of line." If your supervisor gets really out of hand, make sure you know who you can talk to about that, whether it's a union rep, or the supervisor's supervisor. You have rights!!!
2006-08-03 17:27:21 · answer #1 · answered by Tessa ♥ 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have been a supervisor and I do not hold it against them. Their personal business is none of mine nor does it affect work. If they are late or acting weird I might ask if anything is going on and ask what. If they say personal then I would remind them that a place of business is not for personal problems and see if they need a few days off. I would not hold it against them for not giving me a specific description.
2006-08-03 17:05:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd reply by askin another question --- ie
"May I ask why do you need to know?"
then depending on the answer you get, follow up with something like..
"It is a very personal issue and I'm not comfortable answering that"
Most people would let it go, unless there is a REALLY valid reason for asking
2006-08-03 17:10:54 · answer #3 · answered by Annalyse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im no longer offended basically extremely aggravated. T4 are having a competion and the winner gets to bypass to the recent Moon set in Italy on the twenty 8th to fulfill Rob Pattinson and Taylor Lautner for 2 days yet I actual have a stupid examination! Urgh!
2016-12-14 19:07:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it has nothing to do with the job, then they should respect your privacy. you have every right to say that. if they take offense at your personal views (and they are not job related) then that could be a form of harassment or discrimination. if it gets out of control, or if you're uncomfortable, discuss it with your human resources dept.
2006-08-03 17:06:44 · answer #5 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the question is personal and not job related, you have every right to decline to answer.
2006-08-03 17:08:06 · answer #6 · answered by Emm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is a difficult situation for an employee.
they should be tackled by giving an appropriate response so that they dont feel offended.
2006-08-04 16:45:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL no LOL
2006-08-03 17:05:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋