I used to work for this person and after four years not seeing each other, I suddenly want to see him again. He was a great boss, very friendly with a nice sense of humor. We keep in contact by e-mail lately and I just had the urge to see him again as a FRIEND now. So does anyone ever had had that experience with a former boss?
2007-11-08 08:30:48 · 21 answers · asked by LesBellaSera 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
He works in a different state now; not too far from where I work but I asked him if he ever in the neighborhood, I suggested that we should have lunch.
2007-11-08 08:39:48 · update #1
yes I see no problem in going to lunch with him - have fun catching up!
2007-11-08 08:33:19 · answer #1 · answered by beast 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that the pen and a thank you note would have been sufficient. Why would you need to write him a letter of recommendation. You worked for him, not the other way around, right? Anyways, if you enjoyed and benefited from his leadership, writing a thank you letter was a good way to try not to leave on a bitter note, and people should be told what they are doing well to encourage more of the same. Your next step should've been to not call and write all the time. Two reasons: 1. Firing someone is hard, especially in this economy when you know they might be a while between paychecks. 2. The amount of times you've contacted him and the fact that you sent something to his personal address uninvited when you were a colleague appears to have creeped him out a bit. Good luck in your job pursuits
2016-04-03 02:29:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why wouldn't it be okay? I feel like we are missing some details as to why you might have a concern.
There is nothing wrong going out to lunch with a former boss, I have kept in touch with past bosses and they are my friends. Bosses are people too :)
2007-11-08 08:35:30 · answer #3 · answered by lvthebeach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's face the truth, if you are feeling guilty about going to lunch with a former boss, then you definately have more than lunch on your mind.
2007-11-08 08:47:21 · answer #4 · answered by Susan F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had many boss's over my life time, they have all been pricks for the most part. they are not there to be your friend or your lover, they are there to do a job that they was hired to do, period ! to be your Boss and make sure that you do your job and do it effectively and in a timely manner, you can't trust them. they are a hired snitch, move on and find someone else,
2007-11-08 08:42:13 · answer #5 · answered by Eddie B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I often go to lunch (and even drinks) with a few of my former staff members of the oppostie sex. If they're good people, why not keep in touch?
2007-11-08 08:33:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a great boss for seven years who went overseas with her husband. When she comes back into town we always get together.
2007-11-08 08:33:58 · answer #7 · answered by Emanon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah! I worked for someone and we got so out of touch, and then we started talking,and I went out to lunch with her and we became such good friends! so yeah, it is fine to go out to lunch with your former boss.
2007-11-08 08:35:28 · answer #8 · answered by weightless<3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it would be ok. Its called Networking. He may know of a better job you could apply for some day.
2007-11-08 08:38:29 · answer #9 · answered by Kent N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh yeah, it's great to see old friends. Even if he WAS your boss, he isn't now and you just want to be frends. you should go for it!
2007-11-08 08:33:48 · answer #10 · answered by Dark Knight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋