| Occasionally, there are those who are lucky enough to never experience working for someone.� As for the less fortunate, they soon discover that bosses come in a wide variety of attitudes and personalities.� While some are friendly and easy to get along with, one must beware of a few types that aren't so simple to work for. |
| The 'controlling' boss is one to watch out for.� He is the one who is always standing over the employee's shoulder, watching her every move.� No one will waste valuable time as long as he's around.� He takes great pride in his authority and is not about to share it with anyone.� The controlling boss does not need opinions or advice.� Neither does he need to ask his employees to do what needs to be done.� He is in charge, and therefore does not need to be polite. |
| Likewise, a person needs to be aware of the 'negligent' boss.��� He takes no authority, nor does he delegate it.� Wasting time is his finest attribute and procrastination is his middle name.� To him, there is no need for prioritizing or scheduling.� He just goes with the flow.� This guy is without a care, until he has reached the end of his deadline and begins to panic.� Of course, when this happens, his employees are the slackers, not him. |
| If the controlling and negligent bosses aren't intimidating enough, just wait.� There is one who is scarier.� He is the 'fickle' boss.� An employee will never do anything right when the fickle boss is in charge.� This is just one fellow that can't be pleased, because the only routine he follows is his daily mind change.� One day, he is as devoted and easygoing as anyone could hope for.� The next day he tends to act somewhat like the controlling boss. Moreover, his employees are often left confused and never knowing what is going to happen.� For instance, they needn't get their hopes up when the fickle boss mentions a pay raise because sales are up.� Tomorrow, the business may be headed for bankruptcy. |
| Regardless of the profession, one must be prepared to deal with many different personality types.� However, if working with extreme personalities doesn't sound appealing, there's always self-employment.� Now is the time to go into business and "Be your own boss." |
| Beware of the Bosses |
| April 1, 2002 |
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