How do you deal with a boss like that?
By katisaurus
@katisaurus (1038)
Canada
January 24, 2007 10:52pm CST
A friend of mine works in law enforcement, and he recently just lost his little brother to cancer... so he's been in rough shape, and on top of that he's come down with the flu.. so, he's been going to work the last week totally depressed and sick. I guess his boss is making the situation with his brother a lot worse. He's so insensitive towards it. I want my friend to find another job, or the same job just in a different city.. How do you deal with a boss who's like that? Is there anything you can do? I mean, his boss is telling him to leave his personal life at home when he comes to work, but really .. how do you handle a loss like that? I just don't get it..
1 response
@monicathinks407 (311)
• United States
25 Jan 07
I can certainly understand this topic. I have learned from having so many jobs & interacting with so many others in the work force to know that employers just don't care. Your friend needs to try his best to cover up his emotions at work or take some time off. He shouldn;t be forced to have to deal with that pressure at work while he is stressed about his brother. I think he has a valid reason to be upset. True enough he should be able to seperate his personal from business but like I always say we are only human. He has a variety of choices, take time off, find another job or just quit, whatever your friend does....I hope he can stay strong for his brother and I hope his brother gets well soon.
@katisaurus (1038)
• Canada
25 Jan 07
well, as I've said, his little brother isn't alive anymore. he's passed away.. and his boss knows this, he just doesn't care.. and he's taken time off but they won't let him take anymore off.. But really, I don't think that's the problem.. as far as I knows he still does his work, and he still does it properly.. Just because he's been a little quieter/out of it than usual, doesn't really give his boss to the right to treat him unfairly and tell him to suck it up. Thank you for the response though, I appreciate it.
