Is it alright to talk back at your Boss

Hi airam! I think he should have talked back to his boss, but not really in a disrespectful voice. He could have defended himself and explained the circumstances why he went out during work hours. I think he at least could have sent a message to his boss asking permission to go out. Still, he was unfortunate to have experienced that. But anyway, what his boss did is not very agreeable. Unforgivable, in fact. It wasn't the proper way to treat subordinates. If your subordinates did something wrong, you explain to them in a professional voice why it was wrong and what the subordinate should have done instead. There are so many people who doesn't live what they preach. There are people like that here in our office. They confess themselves to be religious Christians but you will always hear them backstabbing others, badmouthing others, swearing and cursing, spreading rumors, and everything. It's really annoying. But you can't do anything about it especially if they are more superior than you, I mean if they are in the higher positions. Power hungry people would always use whatever power they've got in their hands to manipulate, to oppress, to torture, and whatsoever those who are below them. They don't understand that with power comes responsibility. They just want to enjoy that power.

Even Christians can be rude. Plus this lady is old. Do not talk back too her its her business. I would suggest just writing an email or letter and explain to her what happened and just apologize and say it won't happen again. Bury the hatchet. If your friend values the job that is. Let it go.

Yes, it is alright to talk back to our boss but we have to do it in voice and manner that still puts them in a boss level. It is the employees right to be heard on what is his side of a story. Nonetheless, it still pays to be humble. Your friends should have just asked for apology from your boss about it. Or better still she should have given her, an ice cream also.

no one can be and should be abused emotionally, no matter what no boss can talk to you in a certain way, she has the right to write him up as a boss that's the right she as for any bad and proved behavior. he did good not to argue with the boss, that's a big no, its better hold the pain than make a big scene and loose his job. first of all, if an employee has to step out for more than 5 minutes before a five hours shift the supervisor has to approve that, but after a five hours shift you have the right to take 15 minutes by law, no question ask its a must. my opinion is your friend shouldn't ask a coworker for permission he should ask the boss or supervisor, that was his mistake. notice that running a business has nothing to do with emotions, or religion because you got to do what you got to do to keep the business running. let me tell you I'm my friend's boss and sometimes it hurts to tell them what to do or to let them know when i don't like the quality of their job, I even have to write them up sometimes, but its life and life is never fair and will never be the way we want it to be. if the boss don't stay tough and make decision the business goes down and will loose the job, that's my point of view,

Do not hesitate to speak out the truth...after all, you are am employee, not a slave.

I think it is best to ignore this flaw of that boss and try not to be too sensitive towards your self-consciousness - these people dont know much about you except when you're working and is not worth to squabble over say, an ice cream? But if the boss exploits you or harasses you or doesnt show respect or dignity for you, then it is good to stand up for yourself and talk back at her or show attitude at her - I dont care if she's a Christian or 74 years old, if she wanted respect becuz she's old, she better get it from her grandchildren, not from outside people. Show that you Will be Uncooperative and Unreasonable should she Cross Your line.

He did well when did not respond in front of pleople. Understand the boss'mind:- if the boy retort, the boss may consider contempt. but there is nothing against the employee to explain. In first place: where was this co-worker who knew that he had asked permission? why not be expressed?? every thing can be solved if there is dialogue. run away from dialogue at the time is blood is hot.. lol. and also we have to think of two sides of the issue. Was the first time the boss realizes that the employee is not there?? When the someone has a case,always have a tendency to shows only one side.

That was bad. If I were you I would talk back, what is wrong with you? But seem like I don't have the courage yet. I have never talk back at my boss before although I work in many companies. I just walk away and sit at my desk. Its not difficult to stay patient. But if it was serious like he scold me vulgar words than I will talk to him I want to look for another job. This job is not suitable for me although it is suitable. I must make a hint to let him know that I resign because of him not the workplace. Then I can make myself better.

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