I am only 17 and go to school full time, yet some how I manage to come to work on time. I mean, it isn't just like a few times he has done this....it has been more times than I count. He's in his twenties and old enough to know better and to be responsible.
Because I go to school I'm only suppose to work until 10:00 at night on week nights...well, last night I didn't get home until 11:30 (and my work is only about 10 minutes from my house) because I was waiting for him. What is the proper way to handle this considering he is the boss's son?
2006-12-05 15:27:36 · 23 answers · asked by Led*Zep*Babe 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Ok....a little bit confusing. Are you saying he picks up when you leave at ten? And you waited till 11:30? I say you tell your boss. Just say something like , "Sir, I think you need to speak with your son. He's often late and I waited until 11:30 on Monday for him to show up. I understand that it's kind of a sticky situation, but I just want to make sure that this job is carried out efficiently, wether or not I'm here. And I think it's only going to be efficient if everyone does their necessary part and shows up on time."
If he ignores you, start looking for other jobs. You deserve a situation where a tactful suggestion is taken a little more seriously.
Good luck!
2006-12-05 15:40:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would talk with the Boss and ask him what to do. You should not have to put up with the son keeping you from leaving work.
In fact the next time he is not at work by say, 10:15, call the boss up and ask him what he wants you to do. I bet if he finds out that the son is not showing up to work and you are having to stay late, to cover, he will most likely take care of this issue for you.
By the way, is he paying you to stay the additional time and are you punching in and out on a time clock? You then have documentation about this issue. And that documentation can be shown to the supervisor.
He's probably not doing anything about it because either he is not aware of the issue, or does not think this is an issue for you.
2006-12-05 15:29:25 · answer #2 · answered by Searcher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This situation is truly not fair....and it is unfortunate that you must deal with it. But........................(I don't mean to be a smart-aleck)
Welcome to the real world.
In EVERY industry in EVERY walk of life, there will be bosses' sons, girlfriends, etc. who will take advantage of the fact that they can get away with such behavior. That doesn't mean that you can do nothing about it............You can do your job to the very best of your ability, you can be responsible and arrive on time. You can do whatever it takes to "get the job done".
How does this make it fair? It doesn't. There will always be circumstances and situations in which you find yourself that are just not fair. But you can live your own life knowing that you are not a part of the problem, that you are an honest, hard-working employee. Rise above the situation. Live and work with honor. In the end, you only have to answer to yourself.
I didn't say this was the easy way, but I am saying it is the better way.
2006-12-05 15:42:34 · answer #3 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You tell the manager/boss how his son's showing up late is violating a rule that applies to all employees. Then you also show the manager/boss that legally you are in violation of work hours because of his son. Don't make it about the fact he is the boss' son. Make it about the fact that rules are rules.
Look at this as practice. This is by NO MEANS the last job you will have in your lifetime, so do what is right and you can't go wrong in life.
2006-12-05 15:30:20 · answer #4 · answered by bluckies 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will suggest first of all very generously you talk with the boss's son. Let him know your situation and explain politely what problem you are facing. But at the first point if you tell the Boss his son will be angry and he will try to humiliate you in other means. But If he is a sensible person he will understand your problem in the first time. If he still does same thing then you let your boss know the problem. I hope it will be solved. Don't worry too much people aren't that bad after all. Good Luck!
2006-12-05 15:50:29 · answer #5 · answered by ryobd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the joys of working for a boss who hires his own family! I have had to endure it many times over the years, and there is nothing you can do except find a job that suits you better. If it helps, I know many other people who are in this situation too, and everyone hates the spoiled kid of the boss. You're in good company, and if you really can't take it anymore, you'll have to find another job. I wouldn't, though. Things like this happen in the workplace all the time, so no time is like the present to get used to what I call Corporate Bull****. I never ends, unfortunately.
2006-12-05 15:35:13 · answer #6 · answered by No Shortage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The unfortunate thing in the business world is that the bosses son/daughter invariably is your boss by default due to favoritism...if you value your job you have to comply w/ this.....even as yet, doing so would be a conformist's act.....so that's the catch 22...you can however blow the whistle on the whole deal...in your break room there should be posted a whistle blowers hot line.....the thing w/ that is it's almost guaranteed you will be retaliated against...which you can sue for after a drawn out arduous chase that will cause turmoil in your life...(catch 22).....the way I like to deal w/ catch 22's is to figure out whichever option will cause me the least personal conflict because situations involving them are governed by politics and therefore not my sole responsibility...this is a nonconformist approach that works to ones best interest...
2006-12-05 15:37:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I continually locate the direct attitude mose useful. i do no longer think of being sneaky may well be the best element to do to help him learn his lack of understanding. tell him quickly out which you're the two shocked and indignant by employing his comments and which you do no longer p.c. to take heed to issues like that. you do no longer would desire to speculate skill or time in attempting to show him. you only p.c. for him to offer up speaking like he does. thinking he's your boss you would be able to would desire to confirm you plan HR of the communication. Or, if a small enterprise, make an remark concerning the day and time you talked with him. That way you have got decrease back up if he makes a decision to harass you or hearth you for speaking with him approximately his impolite nature. What a fool he's, particularly.
2016-10-14 03:01:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget that he is the boss's son, and complain and report him to your supervisor just like you would for anyone else who did that. Start documenting his arrival times, especially when it adversly affects you. Talk to your supervisor, don't jump the chain of command. If your boss is a decent guy, he will hear you out. He may not do anything about it, but at least you can let him know you don't like being inconvenienced like that. If you get canned for it, then you don't want to work there anyway. Good luck!
2006-12-05 15:36:45 · answer #9 · answered by Teresa O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is you speak to your boss and express to him your need to get school work done after work and get sleep for the next day and that is your top priority. As far as the boss's son coming in late to work everyday - heres a quick lesson for you at age 17 - Nepotism (the direct favoring of family members who work together) exists in a lot of businesses and you have to either accept that you work for one or find a company that does not stand for it.
2006-12-05 15:32:41 · answer #10 · answered by Big Poppa Pump 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋