front of me...THE BOSS LOOKED LIKE SHE WAS WICKED...but that is beside the point...she yelled out to the girl.."you've been here long enough to know how to do that"...People that heard that rude comment...just said ..."whoa"...what could the girl have said TO HER BOSS IN FRONT OF US??? I NOTICED IT MADE THE POOR GIRL NERVOUS...what could she have said back?
2006-11-02 03:21:42 · 10 answers · asked by sweet 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
She could of said...pls dont yell at me and can we please go talk privately in your office.....NOBODY deserves to be yelled at . Stupid boss...she is on a ego trip!!
2006-11-02 03:24:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems to me, you have the following possibilities:
1: Ignore it (Boooooo!)
2: Report it to the Boss's boss
3: Tell the underling to report it to the Boss's boss
4: Tell the underling to at least get a spine
5: Tell the Boss that that behavior is actionable, several people
have seen it, she is on notice, and if she does it again, you
or anyone else who has seen it will report it to the HR
department of the company, her Boss's boss and if
necessary to the company's counsel and insurers.
In most of the companies I have worked for, #3 was the obvious
next action. However, if it was blatant enough, and I was
feeling feisty enough, I'd go for #5.
Of course, if you do that, you need to be prepared to actually
report the event to those listed. This means you should
as closely as you can document THIS event, and then the
subsequent event that made you go to them. The more people
you have behind you, the better.
2006-11-02 11:34:48 · answer #2 · answered by Elana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the girl to one side and advise her that she should report her boss - nobody deserves to be spoken to like that at work, especially in front of othr colleagues. Tell your friend that you are prepared to back her up should she make a formal complaint. Bosses who bully are the lowest of the low, trust me, I have been there and I never had the guts to make a formal complaint.
2006-11-02 11:27:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not said anything, I would have just looked at her shocked. after I got myself together I would have asked could I speak to her privately or sent her an email letting her know how she made me feel in front of peers. That is a good way to keep a paper trail as well
2006-11-02 12:12:25 · answer #4 · answered by Tosha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mutha***** like that need to be met at their own level. This "girl" must be young and inexperienced in the work world to have anyone EVER disrespect her like that. If anything, she should've checked her on that tone of voice she used against her, and DEMAND that she respect her #1! I hope there's someone in your office over this ***** she can talk to...because a SeRiOUs conference needs to be had!
2006-11-02 11:27:28 · answer #5 · answered by incognitas8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could have said, although I appreciate constructive criticism, I don't think it is appropriate for you to be yelling at me could we please go to another area and discuss the problem? Or she could report the boss to someone higher up.
2006-11-02 11:35:09 · answer #6 · answered by hmb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yelling in front of all your co-workers/ employees is not necessary. She should speak to her alone.
If I were you, (since you may be next, who knows?) I'd send off a discrete report on it to higher-ups. Keep your name off, but don't let it slide forever.
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2006-11-02 11:27:25 · answer #7 · answered by twowords 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In today's politically correct society, if you feel that the incident created a 'hostile work environment', you can go after the boss.
Research workplace harrasment for details in your state.
2006-11-02 11:29:07 · answer #8 · answered by credo quia est absurdum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should report the b---- to human resources. That is abuse and not tolerated in any work environment! People get what they deserve. The nasty b---- will get her walking papers, you'll see.
2006-11-02 11:24:50 · answer #9 · answered by Christabelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last answer is best.
2006-11-02 11:36:30 · answer #10 · answered by missgigglebunny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋