If you are told by your boss, "Don't let people push your around. If there's such things going on, then send them to me. It's my job to handle wrangling (and political conflicts)." I tend to display weak personality.
I've just completed probationary period and have become a regular at this job.
Being told something like this, should you take this as a waring or just consider it as a need to improve myself?
(I am an IT persona at a city government)
2007-11-01 01:51:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Government & Non-Profit
Did you get involved in wrangling or conflict of some kind? If you did, then he is perhaps warning you not to let it happen again- he's telling you he wants to that. But if you did not get involved in any kind of incident, I'd take it at face value- that he's just advising you of how he wants the office to be run. If you did indeed involve yourself in something- even accidently, then be warned, and do your best to stay neutral.
2007-11-01 02:01:15 · answer #1 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it had been intended as a warning (disciplinary), your supervisor is required to notify you as such. Especially in gov't positions.
Sounds more like your probationary period expired and you were getting the required feedback.
But treat that conversation as a "notice". Your boss has obviously noticed your distracting behavior, and that's never good. The other employees obviously involved you in something that was unprofessional, and really don't care if it affects your work performance.
You are not irreplaceable, but you are valued. Make a good impression, be professional, on time and make yourself an important part of the team.
2007-11-03 10:39:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relax. He may just be telling you how different public service is from the private sector. Often, credibility has much more to do with familiarity than ability. Perhaps he is giving you a little more time to acclimate by interceding on your behalf.
In the mean time, you could keep him advised with a "blind copy" of your emails. This sounds more like support than it does reprimand. Good Luck.
2007-11-01 20:13:46 · answer #3 · answered by look at yourself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it any way you want to. He's stating his policy and I suggest you comply.
2007-11-01 12:23:19 · answer #4 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋