Is it important to get to know your boss on a personal level?
441385
I do, I don't find anything wrong with it, I know she's married and has to grown kids, I like it cause it makes her into a " friend " and not so much the bitchy boss
4186
My boss is cool. He comes to chit chat everyday and cracks jokes and does everything a normal person would do. As long as you work and get the work done he is ok with you. But if you dont work then you see another side of him.
7112
You shouldn't ever guage how you determine the course of your life or career based on what you think someone else will think of you. You should take a position that will fulfill you more in your career and within yourself.\n\nIf your boss is a good person, and you're open, honest and straightforward in your pursuit of a different position, then your boss will encourage you to better yourself. If (s)he doesn't, then (s)he isn't really a good person to work for.
602017
First of all, i'd like to say that all bosses are not like that, but the "crazy ones" make up a greater percentage. \n\nI used to have a boss like that in my former office but all I found out when I left was that God put me there to learn PATIENCE, and that is helping me today in my relating with my boss in my new place of work.\n\nYou have to understand that it isn't every body that is like you. A lot of people come to work with a lot of problems from their homes, and, they transfer it to you; only if you are sensitive to that, then you will be able to work better with him/her.\nTIPS:\n(1)Try to please them and be so caring (especially if it's a woman) by asking "how was your night" or "how is your family", and you'll see that the person will soften up and even begin to confide in you. \n(2)Smile always with them.\n(3)Flatter them.\n(4)Always try to please them: because you don't know how much they stay awake all through the night strategising on the next business moves that will yield your next salary. Remember, someday you will be a boss too.\n\nThink about it. With this you should have a better relationship with your boss.
746605
I like my boss. She's really nice and caring. If people have disasters at home - if their kid's ill or something she's fine about you having the day off to look after them without making you take annual leave.\nShe's also a good laugh to go out with. And she lets you take a two hour lunch break if you want to meet friends as long as you work it back.
795985
Actually, no.  The greatest compliment you can give your boss is by doing your job well enough for him/her to notice. If you do an exceptional job your boss will compliment YOU.  Your boss will recognize phony  flattery,   so if you must compliment him/her give sincere thanks for something nice that he/she has done for you, such as giving you extra time for lunch or letting you go home a few minutes early.Very seldom will you get ahead in the business world by kissing up to the boss and if you do, the boss may have something else in mind.
696486
Depends on how often you go to lunch with your boss.  Maybe you should bring other co-workers along so there is more opportunity for other conversation.  This relieves a lot of pressure from you and places some on someone else.  Additionally, if you are worried about it being too personal, then this would also make this a non-personal lunch and more of a group setting.  By way of removing the one on one it removes the personal situation out.\n\nGood luck!
1072592
Communication between subordinates is key to getting the job done. Everyone has his or her specific job to do, but the end product or performance is part of everyones involvement. Communication between subordinates and management is important too. Managers who see themselves as "above" their subordinates will get poorer performance from these people. You have to give respect in order to be respected, it doesn't just come with the title you hold. Where I work, I see managers who communicate with and respect the people who work for them , get better performance. Those who are "above" everyone else usually get moved from dept. to dept. because of low performance levels.
804188
Yes, absolutely. When writing for references, most company's are interested in when you worked there, what you did, how often you were sick and if you were sacked or resigned.\n\nYour personnel records held by your former company will hold all of that. You could then use your previous boss as a personal reference.
803401
I wouldn't think this would be a problem, although it might delay your getting the job.  If you're concerned about it, and don't hear from her by early afternoon on Tuesday, you could call her and ask about the job, then mention what you found out about their travel situation.  And no, giving out their cell numbers probably wouldn't be good without permission.  If you talk to the potential new boss and she's really adament, you could call the reference you know best and ask for permission.\n\nGood luck.
252506
work work work for your boss
84151
Do a good job, be respectful, and enjoy your work. Just do the best you can, and remember it's a two-way street...Your boss has to meet you half-way and make his/her own efforts to build a good relationship with you. So, if you are doing your best, then don't beat yourself up over it. After all, you are doing all you can.
777413
Good things come in small packages. I think it all depends on ones personality. Don't make your height an issue and people will overlook it. My boss is only 5'4" (I'm 5'2")...we joke about our height all the time (he calls me shorty) LOL! He's a great guy with a great personality. A real people person.
990573
Maybe your previous bosses were intimidated or threatened by you because they see leadership qualities in you.  Learn what you can from them...even if its how NOT to be when you are a boss someday.
694520
yes, you need to approach him since your female boss isn't helping at all.  let him know that you have asked for information that would help you do your job and never got anything numerous times.  don't talk bad about her.  just let him know how you feel about it.
288312
it appears your close to your boss.  what i would do is have lunch with her, or just talk with her... and let her know your situation... tell her that you found another job.  then tell her what you like about that other job... then tell her why its hard leaving your current job... then tell her what you like about the job you currently have.  if you do this in order, it will put her in a positive mental frame of mind and you wont need to worry about upsetting or leaving people that you got to know.
394293
It depends on the role you would be playing out...\nIf you are playing out the employee you rather don't.  It is never good to get job and personal relationship mixed.\n\nIf you get on well beyond the ties of work... you could find the way.  \n\n'A crush'= well, it seems you really like her but since you describe it precisely as 'a crush' it seem this wouldn't last at all.\n\nI wouldn't like my ex to be my boss... neither my employee to by my ex... If you think it worths the pain go on... but if this won't last you might set off your worker role as the prior...