Well; Things are bit complicated: My previous boss wants to write everyone's review for last year (He left the company half year ago). My now boss does not really care about his reviews, he has his own opinon. How do I tell my previous boss that he does not need to spend time to do this? I really don't think they will be used at all.
Would appreciate you help me to find a better way to tell my previous boss.
2007-01-11 03:07:01 · 9 answers · asked by Worried 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Thanks for all your answer, helps bit!
The reason is that my previous boss and current boss are not really get along. I am the middle message.
But they are all both big boss, so I definitly don't want to hurt anyone's feeling, for my own sake and for my future career.
I am going to keep the question and see if more answer comes in. Thanks!
2007-01-11 05:36:26 · update #1
Surely it's up to the new boss to tell him? He's left the company so really it's none of his business (without wanting to sound harsh). Don't feel bad just be honest and say it's out of your hands.
2007-01-11 03:20:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Etiquette does not mean, to me, to never hurt anybody. That's an impossible goal anyway.
Eitquette means just not making yourself look like a bleeping bleepidy bleep while you deliver the truth.
We appreciate that our company meant so much to you. That is part of what always made you such a valuable employee- your sincere dedication. We hope that your new employer can appreciate this quality in you also. It can be hard to break these ties, but really, for your own stress level, it's probably better that you detach and focus all your wonderful concern on your new situation. Good luck to you.
There's some of it, after I re-read it, that makes me cringe, too, but you know what? Try to do this in a convo, not via mail or e-mail. That way, your positive tone of voice can make sure the person hears it the right way.
Oh, and make sure you mean something nice before you say it.
Other than that, guess what? He doesn't belong there anymore and it's not your problem so why should you care? Cold, but the only way to survive, sometimes.
2007-01-11 11:21:31 · answer #2 · answered by starryeyed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The old boss is kinds being silly. He doesn't work there anymore, so his opinions don't matter anymore. Just tell him that the current boss will handle that on his own, and that they couldn't use the old bosses opinions even if they wanted to, since he isn't an employee anymore. He needs to let go...
2007-01-14 13:10:38 · answer #3 · answered by Vix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can simply tell him that your boss has decided to do the reviews. After all the company will consider the present boss, not the former, and if the company wants the old bosses opinion they will contact him.
2007-01-11 11:16:14 · answer #4 · answered by Virginia C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just say, "Bob I think that it is thoughtful that you want to take the time to do the performance reviews. But I was told that Sam( the new boss) would Rather do them himself. I really would not like to see you work this hard and then not used."
2007-01-12 03:48:44 · answer #5 · answered by tnbadbunny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explain to him that the new boss wants to write his own reviews based on the time spent there.
And if he still insists.. let him do what he wants.. if he wants to waste his time... well at least it is not your time.
2007-01-11 12:12:50 · answer #6 · answered by c_leoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you even have to be the one to tell him? I guess though if you have to just tell him thank you for his offer, but he will not be needed to spend time on the matter.
2007-01-11 11:24:45 · answer #7 · answered by GingerGirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, he isn't even working there any more...it's not his job to to this anymore.
2007-01-11 12:11:50 · answer #8 · answered by onefootnaked 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be candid
2007-01-11 11:55:12 · answer #9 · answered by akband 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋