My boss is involved in a pyramid scheme (similar to Amway). He is really pushing for me to get involved because I have a lot of friends. He hopes I can get them in this thing too. Trouble is, he is a crappy boss on my full-time job, so I really don't want any more dealings with him. I am also in college, work full-time, two kids, two part-time jobs, so no time for anything else as it is. How do I tell boss of the year to back off? Trouble is, he will assign me crappy projects until one of my coworkers pisses him off. I like my job and the way it's going, hopefully he won't crap on that for me. We work in a government agency, so HR will probably be no help either.
2007-07-17 01:48:57 · 9 answers · asked by badassp51 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Say "Look, honestly, I'd appreciate it if you were to stop mentioning this business. I'm sure that you've found success with it, but I'm not interested in it."
Actually, you should e-mail it and BCC a copy to your personal email address if proof is needed in the future. And you really should take it up with HR if your boss persists after you've done this.
2007-07-17 01:52:00 · answer #1 · answered by guess 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Explain to him about everything you have going on and you don't want to jeopardize any of it with another “job”. I’m not sure how firm you’ve been saying no. If you’ve been hedging then maybe he feels he can push you into it. But if you’re firm he’ll see he’s wasting his time. If he’s still persistent and punishing you by giving you the bad projects then he’s really being unprofessional. My guess is he’s not doing very well himself in this other business so he’s relying on you to save him. Keep saying no and hopefully he’ll eventually back off. Good Luck!
2007-07-17 02:23:15 · answer #2 · answered by Simba 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him once, very clearly, that you are not interested, that you have too much going on to take on something else. Ask him not to ask you again. If you really need to, if he asks again, the second time you say, "I apologize if I was not clear. I do not want to do this. I would really hate to have to draw anyone's attention to your outside work, so I hope you won't ask me again, or I will have to report it to your supervisor and to HR." The threat of that may get him to back off, but I'd only use it if he bugs you after you make it very clear, one time, that you do not want to get involved.
2007-07-17 01:53:52 · answer #3 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's no longer usual, and additionally you recognize that. do no longer spend some time taking crap from him..there are a ton of companies obtainable which will hire you. in case you have some money stored up and can stop do it now. If no longer, no count number how intiminating he's you may desire to tell him the way you experience and say if issues do no longer substitute you will stop. the two way start up searching for a sparkling interest...whether he starts getting extra useful, he does not deserve you.
2016-10-04 00:15:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easiest answer
Pyramid Schemes are illegal in most countries. This action is the same as your boss trying to ask you to comit a crime such as theft, drug dealing etc.
Highlight to your boss that it's not for you, you are aware that it is illegal and don't want to get involved in it. Mention to him that you will not take it further as long as he stops.
If he continues, tell your HR or police and watch the bully get fired
2007-07-17 01:57:37 · answer #5 · answered by Baud2death 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would just be really nice about it and be like, "thank you so much for thinking of me...while yes, it would be nice to invest in this company; at this time, I feel that I really don't have the time to give it my full attention....I will let you know if my situation ever changes..."
2007-07-17 01:55:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him you already found something better and you don't have to sell and you still get paid every month and you would rather spend your spare time with your family. Candy coat it as much as you'd like. A "NO" might help too. Jennifer
2007-07-17 03:14:24 · answer #7 · answered by Jennifer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just say no.
approach someone who is also a boss and whom you trust about your own boss behavior.
if you allow yourself to be pushed, you will bear the burden yourself esp. since pyramiding involves you paying something first
2007-07-17 03:06:57 · answer #8 · answered by yeye28 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him point blank that you have your hands full with work, classes and family, and that he should find someone else who can give his "project" more attention
2007-07-17 01:53:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋