What's the difference between a boss and an employee?

If a boss owns the business and sleeps away in the office it is his problem. All he is interested in is results and if we gets the results by sleeping he is one lucky businessman to have an employee like you. But if a boss is also an employee and does all those things that you say he does and yet holds that position you may not know the role he plays in contributing to the organisation that he works for. No owner of a business will retain anyone who sleeps and does all the things that you have mentioned if he is not an asset to the organisation. There is more to it than meets the eye!

The Boss is the one who gives order while an Employee is the one who follows order.

A boss is someone that is empowered with the vision to get the job done. An employee is the person who puts their heart and soul into realizing that vision and being rewarded for it.

Hi adnileb I have been a boss for a long time and what made me successful was that not only was I a great leader but also a team player. A tribe cannot be run by what a leader says alone he must also get down and dirty and lead his people. Something many with the high up jobs forget, unfortunately they have no clue how to run their office because they are busy polishing their degree frames. Something I learned when I first started working was to keep all my eyes and ears open and learn every inch of an office. As soon as I escalated it was because I did not have to hire special people to train, I did so my self and was able to be appreciated for my efforts. I do understand that people like me have gone through so much schooling, as I obtained my masters, still no excuse for not helping a business run. Unfortunately adnileb this is what it amounts to, the high end bosses feels entitlement to do as they please. Unfortunately if they do not shape up their acts the businesses do not run long term.

My boss was opposite of what you have revealed. His mind was always looking for something new , his eyes always staring to nowhere because he was planning. as he stared to each of his employee,the assignment given must be answered definitely. He had time sitting to have conversation with topic about family,friends,problems,etc. He understood the hardship contributed because he got himself involved in all departments. He even had hands-on in all physical activities. The whole scenario of the plant were focused on lifting the plant to level of development and success. Care to the company was given in return to the kind,loving boss that we had.

I have no problem with my boss. But I perfectly understand how you feel. My boss doesnt have that attitude but one of my seniors does. She arrives late and blames the world for everything, which caused her tardiness. She doesnt take the initiative to take on more assignments, all she does is play computer games, facebook, and, sleep. If something goes wrong in the office, she'll secretly send me an SMS saying that she's infuriated which really doesnt help at all. We are already understaffed. It turns out, I do the working, she does the complaining and she gets a higher pay. Employees of these kinds of office are just unfortunate. =(

I find it to be quite amazing how different bosses can be. I've had my fair share of bosses since I started working at age 14. Bosses not only vary by the type of work but also depending on whether they're male or female! The boss I have now is the best boss I've ever had. I couldn't ask for a better workplace. It's wonderful to have a boss that treats you well!!

Hi adnileb: I know this vision changes form job to job but I think that a boss must be the person with most responsabilities. I mean, he/ she shouldn't do everything but he/ she should know what's going on his/ her company and he/ she also must be wise enough to take the most important decisions for the company. A boss must be a person that thinks for the group. I know this could be too idealistic but that's what I consider the difference between a person that is a employee and a boss. It's not right that the boss would be the one that do almost anything. ALVARO

i do not like the boss like this. they thought that at the spot they are the head of the office and no one can say them any thing so its a golden time take advantage of it and in this way they do this all but this is not true. i thought every one have to work with dignity.

I used to have one. Good thing I resigned from that work. My former boss can annoy and make our lives miserable. But we can't do the same to him. We should save his butt from all hardships. He'll never save us from humiliation when the going gets rough.

Don't care. When you're a boss, you'll understand; until then, Get to work!

The boss is always the one in command of everything. He is your superior so you always have to follow all his instructions according to his will and an employee is the one who receives the command. An employee does all the works. A boss has time to relax while the employee is not allowed except during break time. Worst, a boss receives higher compensation with less work while an employee receives lesser salary even he worked very hard. an employee need to report to office on time while the boss can visit the office anytime he wants. And after all the hard work had been done, the boss gets all the credit. too bad.

Hi there, employer and employee relationship is very volatile. Employer being the stronger party dominates the employee. It makes sense too because they are the one who are providing us work. If by boss you mean the people who are on the top position of management then they also have been through the phase that we are going through now. Once we reach to that position we will also have the same life as theirs. So,stay motivated..you will make it! Personally, all my bosses i have had were great. They were hard-working and supportive. Cheers :)