anyone ever cried in front of their boss?

Question

i did this because i am experiencing stress/depression. he was ok about it but i feel embarrassednow. do bosses encounter this a lot?

Answer 1

Yes, I was under enormous stress because of a family situation and when she asked me if everything was OK, I cried my eyes out like REALLY cried, then swore and threw some stuff. I got sent home for 2 months until I could have a conversation without crying. Sometimes these things happen!

Answer 2

I have quite a few times for the same reason as you really. I suffer from depression and do a very stressful job so if I have to discuss a problem with him I can get very up tight and anxious and then cry. He is ok about it but clearly doesn't know what to do. It is embarrasing and I try to avoid it if poss!

If he was fine he is probably glad that he knows what the problem is and as long as you don't make a regular thing of it his opinion of you won't change!

Keep smiling x

Answer 3

funny i should read this question today, i have just been sent home from work after breaking down and crying infront of my boss, i haven't worked there long. I couldn't apologise to him enough, but in answer to the question 'do bosses encounter this alot?' , his reply to me when i apologised was - 'If i had a fiver for everytime a member of staff has cried i would be rich, he said that management training teaches them to be fair and honest with employees, but also to be able to listen and empathise whatever the scenario. My boss thinks that if you have had the need to cry in front of him then it's something he needs to know about and he said he gets flattered, for want of a better word, because it means that a) you allowed yourself to get emotional in front of him and b) he now knows the issue and can help and adjust my work load to help. His last words to me were - as bosses, if we don't know we can't help, and if employees feel they can't open up to me then i don't deserve to be a boss. ----- In my opinion, don't get embarrassed, it probably won't cross is mind again, it's part and parcel of their job and if he's been ok then don't worry. He is maybe more embarrassed than you. Taje care of yourself and hope you feel better soon x

Answer 4

My ex boss used to make all the women cry - it was a power thing with him and he was just a nasty piece of work - I think he really enjoyed it. I left in the end because I just hated him so much.

If he's OK about it then you should be too. Just chalk it up to experience and get on with your work and life. If he's an understanding man, he'll respect why you did it, and it won't affect your future with the company. Good luck.

Answer 5

I cried in front of my boss and even though he was ok about it, I wish I hadn't. Not only did I feel bloody stupid afterwards, but he took this to be a sign that he has the upper hand. He does act quite mean to me and I feel the fact that I showed a weakness to him just makes him feel even more superior! Mind you, my boss is a nasty piece of work and I wouldn't wish him on my worst enemy. Mind you, your boss may not be a bully like mine, so just forget it and move on! x

Answer 6

I have had quite good relations with all my bosses (not the sexual way) ie sports retail boss used to come to the pub with all us staff after work, and i think that i have actually cried in front of all my bosses for things that didn't even concern them.

Answer 7

i have .. i was actually 5 months pregnant , an I got back to the office from Lunch , an My mom had called while i was out , an todl my boss that my grandpa had been taken off life support , an he had to tell me.. I fell to the ground in tears .. but he picked me up , an told me that it would be ok , an sent me home .. I have a good boss !!

Answer 8

When I was a boss I kept a large box of tissue in my office. My female workers would come in my office, tell me their problems, have a good cry, and go back to work.

Answer 9

Yes - and I regretted it! He did it to upset me, apologised, gave me a pay rise. And gave himself permission to do it again. A few months down the line he started on me again. I threatened (jokingly/half threateningly) to hit him over the head with a chair if he didn't stop his nonsense. There was a stunned silence, he burst out laughing, gave me another pay rise and never did it again.

Answer 10

yes alot of us did once. where i used to work in a day centre. a very close friend and a member of staff died suddenly, she was only 31 and had a brain hemorrhage in her sleep. We all cried that day.