My Boss, my friend or enemy ?
@coffeelover101 (94)
Philippines
August 19, 2011 1:22am CST
For instance, when your boss gets mad at you, you may think, Oh
she probably fought with someone this morning. There were numerous
times when i would find myself biting my tongue when i felt the urge
to answer back and tell that she is wrong. Is it possible to have
our boss as friend as well? Work becomes light and fun knowing that you
and your boss are working together on the same goals.
I believe that if we continue to nurture our relationships with open
communication and both are emotionally mature to handle situations,
it is possible to draw the line between friendship and professional
roles.
There goes the concept of mutualism from which all succesful relationships
are based on mutual respect, mutual trust and the mutual understanding
of give and take.
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@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
19 Aug 11
I am friends with my office staff but they know that during working hours, we draw the line between friendship and being professional. We would chat and joke around during breaktime, we go out during friday nights, but during office hours and If there are deadlines to be met, they know that friendship goes on the backseat first and that we should act professional.
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@coffeelover101 (94)
• Philippines
19 Aug 11
Yes bubblebush, there should always be a parameter between boss and staff.
Thanks Boss :)
@trezege (66)
• South Africa
19 Aug 11
Personally, If I was the boss, I would avoid establishing a friendship relations with my employees, especially in a working environment, the employees might just take advantage of your friendship and disobey some of your orders. As a boss you need to maintain your distance, establish your authority and stand out among your employees,otherwise you risk the chance of people running circles around you.The reality is that people will always have different views, so even if your boss becomes your friend you will always differ on certain issues.
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@zhawee (873)
• Philippines
19 Aug 11
for me my boss is my friend, I feel she is my best friend even she make me pressure in my work. Im always think she want me must better and she built me my knowledge. There no problems to she want me a one of successful in life like her.
@coffeelover101 (94)
• Philippines
19 Aug 11
Well good for you zhawee:) I envy people who are friends with their bosses.
:)
