I work in the I.T. department for this company, and I'm so afraid of this finance director because he's the CEO's son, and the future CEO. I deal with him all the time, and I'm so sick of it. I get panic whenever I have to deal with this guy. What's wrong with me? I'm trying to stay away from him as much as possible.. Am I doing the right thing? What should I do?
2006-10-22 11:21:36 · 14 answers · asked by itguru5354 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
No, I'm not afraid of getting fired. My experience can get me any job with good salary out there. Everyone is afraid of him even my boss in the I.T. department.
2006-10-22 11:29:41 · update #1
Are you afraid he's gonna fire you or something? Just be yourself and do your job the best way you know how.
2006-10-22 11:23:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Rather than spend your entire career in a state of nervous tension, you should open up to that person. Get 'em one on one and level with them like a colleague, not the CEO's son.
Just because he's the CEO's son doesn't make him a clone of the CEO. He may well be quite different from his father.
Consider it a lesson in workplace diplomacy to level with the guy when you get a good opportunity. When you do it, the first thing you need to establish is your allegiance to the company.
Don't avoid him, also try to drop the preconceptions. Changing your workplace habits and procedures to avoid this person is out of the question. Turn your perceived crisis into a perceived opportunity. You never know, you might be an important part of a changing of the guard at that company if only you'd work with this person now.
If the guy turns out to be a jerk in his own right then be ready to move on, but either way, you needed to know and not cower in fear to anyone.
Good luck!
2006-10-22 19:01:03 · answer #2 · answered by Clout 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have problems dealing with all people who are higher up the chain that you are?
Do you have a problem with the finace director because he's a jerk & you're not the only person that feels that way?
I get the impression the guy may be a jerk or a threat to you. My best advice is if you are miserable where you are working, begin looking for another job. You may find a better position & better pay. Remember if you go out looking for another job, you can turn down an offer if it isn't perfect.
2006-10-22 18:29:09 · answer #3 · answered by mn1463 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you didn't mention anything he was doing to cause your fear. Need to be more confident in yourself. If you can do your job just do it and don't worry about him. Deal with him the same way I hope you deal with everyone else, be honest and straight forward.
Sounds to me like you've let yourself get caught up too much with the office politics. Concentrate more on your job, I always keep in mind a couple of things. First all they can do is fire you. And then you'll be no worse off than before they hired you. In fact you'll be better off because now you have some job experience.
2006-10-22 18:30:33 · answer #4 · answered by Roadkill 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Y are people afraid of him? Is he too bossy and obnoxious or violent? If this is the case, stay to yourself as much as possible, but sometimes it is good to face your fear and go talk to him, maybe he is the one that feels "awkard" and tries to hide it.
People will suprise u....and no, nothing is wrong with u.
2006-10-22 18:39:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess you are just being threatened. is he harrassing you in a way. as you say you are not afraid on being fired then go someplace that you will have your dignity and happy to work with. happy inviroment i will help you work right. as you say again, he will be your future CEO then it's not worth to stay there being tortured
2006-10-22 19:39:34 · answer #6 · answered by picturesque 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You take him too seriously. Keep your calm, he is just another human being with all his positives and negatives.
In the worse case scenario that you and him do not get along, just get another job. These days, changing jobs is fairly common, isn't it?.
2006-10-22 18:45:52 · answer #7 · answered by Peter_F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to be a prepared as possible. Anticipate possible questions.
Relax, you know your strenghts, use them to your advantage. It is likely that he knows a lot less about your job than you do. Good luck
2006-10-22 18:26:39 · answer #8 · answered by david42 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just relax and do your best,thats all anyone can do in a job, hes only human too you know and will probably have more on his mind than to single you out, just go about your daily chores to the best of your ability.
2006-10-22 18:26:44 · answer #9 · answered by nobody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why are you afraid if him,is he mean?Fear is just a sunder line for not nowing that person,everytime you look at him,think of him at home farting and pooping,and picking he,s nose,beleave me it will work,your fear would leave and it will turn to a secret laughter!all fear is, is not nowing the unnown!Good luck,Hollywood
2006-10-22 18:36:54 · answer #10 · answered by hollywood 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋