My cocky nerd boss has been nothing but mean to me and belittled me and this wednesday is my last day here and I want to say something to him that is mean but not rude. I really don't care about burning bridges anymore. Ever since he found out that I was leaving, he has told several people that he "had to let me go" which we all know is BS! I quit! He's just such a jerk and I just want to say something to him without cussing or anything, but something that sortof shocks him. He used to be so nice, but now, it has all changed. I just don't know what to do anymore. I know I should let it go and not worry about it but I just want him to realize how much he has really hurt my feelings by belittling me and other co-workers (ofcourse I would not say their name). What do I say!?
2006-08-28 04:35:26 · 22 answers · asked by errnmann 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Tell him exactly what you just wrote..be honest, and don't be rude cause you never know when you might need reference for future jobs. Be the bigger person.
2006-08-28 04:41:54 · answer #1 · answered by economiss 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best to say nothing at all; you never can tell where the future will lead you, and when this cocky nerd of a boss might pop up again in your life (future employers calling for an employment reference might talk to him, he might end up at a company you later may go to work for, etc.) He's not going to change HIS ways, and you already KNOW he's a jerk; just walk away from the whole ugly situation and know your life is changing for the better.....
2006-08-28 04:43:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would def. say something to him about how unprofessional he has been through this whole thing. But nothing nasty...you really dont want to burn bridges (even though you say you dont care anymore), its a bad thing to do and its more unprofessional than what your boss is doing to you now. You need to be the bigger person - that is the biggest slap in the face you could give him. Just walk out of there with your head held high...and dont look back
2006-08-28 04:44:30 · answer #3 · answered by inevitable2277 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It never pays to burn bridges, especially if you will be working in the same industry in your next job. I would definitely make it a point to say how much you will miss your co-workers and that you feel it's very unfortunate that your relationship with him as your boss wasn't a better one. "It was very difficult working with you, but I wish you well in the future." That way, you still come out the bigger person and you were just being honest.
2006-08-28 05:13:56 · answer #4 · answered by snowflake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T BURN THAT BRIDGE!!!
The job you go to may not be the one you have for the rest of your life. And judging from what you have said, you will probably never go back to this employer.
But should you ever be in the job market again your current boss will be used as a reference check. Why give him a reason to to try and sabotage you in the future even more than he otherwise would?
Leave as gracefully as possible.
2006-08-28 05:16:28 · answer #5 · answered by Think.for.your.self 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about something like this:
Boss, tell me one thing. You used to be nice, but lately you've been a real SOB. (Give examples here.) A big part of the reason I am leaving is because I can't stand working for you any more. Others here have similar feelings.
What happened to you? (Wait for answer.)
I hope you can get yourself straightened around. My life is too short to deal with people like you.
(Smile and leave.)
2006-08-28 04:43:18 · answer #6 · answered by Y Answerer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi i changed into now stay wide awake yet sombody advised me to so i'm not speaking about if sombody advised u to leap off a cliff i'd not do even although i dont no what i'm speaking about so this isn't the right answer is it
2016-11-28 02:32:50 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say anything at all to him. I would go to my Human Resources (HR) representitive and file a formal complaint about the way he has been treating you and your co-workers. If it's revenge you are after, that would be the most effective way of doing so. You are less likely to burn any bridges that way too.
2006-08-28 04:44:58 · answer #8 · answered by bakura121 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*with a really sarcastic smile/tone of voice*
it's been really nice working with you, you've been such an inspiration to me and others, it will be SUCH a shame to leave...
make sure the sarcasm gets across. otherwise you'll boost his ego further (that kind always have trouble seeing, as their egos droop down over their eyes.)
2006-08-28 04:41:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi boss, you have been such a good boss. forgive me for not appreciating your strengths. today, it is my last day of work. looking back, i think i must have a good temper to work in such a condition. thanks boss. LOLS. life will be boring without your sarcasm. i am sure goingg to miss it.
SAY IT NICELY BUT EMPHASIZING ON THE WORDS THAT ARE SARCASTIC
2006-08-28 04:44:21 · answer #10 · answered by yanshan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋