Women bosses?

[Lancer]

My boss is a woman. It doesn't seem to be going very well. I do my job, stay attentive to my duties, and she goes out of her way to make sure I know I'm the lowest of the low. Little offhand comments, not replying when I say something... I really don't care about that. The problem is that other guys that don't do their jobs are treated much better. One guy who has the same job as I do just wanders around the place BSing, and I have his work load too. With him she's all smiles...


I've decided to get into my work and try to ignore the situation.

Have any of you had problems with women bosses?

[DRoseDARs]

No, mine has been great to me for 5 going-on-6 years and through 3 soon-to-be-4 different jobs. I love working for her, that's why I've sought to work with her at so many places.

Can you go over your boss' head to someone higher and file a complaint?

[Lancer]

Well...I'd end up talking to the HR person and she's a umm...

Well... no I really better just do my work. I've had situations with male bosses that I didn't get along with and losing myself in my work provides a distraction and gives them no reason to complain. Likely that's the best option in this situation as well.

[DRoseDARs]

Keep a written record of incidents and check your state's laws regarding secret voice recordings. If it becomes a serious problem instead of an annoyance they may come in handy.

[Daz]

Theres only one explanation- she wants you....

I mean, she'd hit you....

Now seriously... In my experience women as bosses dont give crap about your professional abilities. Is they dont like you (for any subjective reason)- you're toast...

[Lancer]

Interesting thought. Recordings, hmm. Nah.

In the Phils we had our going away party on a rocky beach not too far from our house. I picked up a smooth, white, round stone and brought it with me to the US. I carry it in my pocket at work. When I have stress I roll it around in my hand as I walk. When we go back to the Phils I'm going to bring it back to the beach and toss it in the water.

Don't know if that makes any sense.

[Lancer]

"Now seriously... In my experience women as bosses dont give crap about your professional abilities. Is they dont like you (for any subjective reason)- you're toast..."

Yes, this is the situation. Very well said.

[Lancer]

Still, I can't be toast if I give her no excuse. That's my plan.

[DRoseDARs]

Originally posted by Lancer
Interesting thought. Recordings, hmm. Nah.

In the Phils we had our going away party on a rocky beach not too far from our house. I picked up a smooth, white, round stone and brought it with me to the US. I carry it in my pocket at work. When I have stress I roll it around in my hand as I walk. When we go back to the Phils I'm going to bring it back to the beach and toss it in the water.

Don't know if that makes any sense.

Say you still have some of that red wine from lastnight left and it will.

[DRoseDARs]

Originally posted by Lancer
Still, I can't be toast if I give her no excuse. That's my plan.

Oh. Yes. You. Can.

In Nevada, the law sides with the employer: If the boss fires you, they basically don't need a reason.

[Lancer]

Just poured the last of it.

I won't get fired. She's too lazy, she would have to hire someone again.

[DRoseDARs]

Someone cuter, perhaps? Or more willing to flatter her or be submissive in the bedroom.

[Lancer]

Ok, I'll get a tape recorder.

[DRoseDARs]

[Lancer]