I Say Thank You When I Sign Your Paycheck
This is the Blogging Boss’s quote for this week, maybe even the month.
A reader’s boss actually said that to him. All he said to his boss was “It is nice to hear thank you every once in awhile.”
Like so many bosses, you hear from them when you screw up and you hear nothing from them when you did something good. Managers are not taught to give positive feedback. Even if they do attend a management class on how to motivate your employees, they are checking email on their laptops when the instructor talks about encouragement.
We all like to be encouraged, even the reader’s idiotic boss. It is part of who we are as human beings.
Blogging Boss says this boss didn’t get enough hugs when he was a child and probably tortured his younger brother. Now he is a boss and sits on his throne and pontificates about what “weenies” his employees are. They think they need encouragement. You know a pat on the back. Imagine that?
You know as a boss, it really doesn’t hurt to do it. To say “Good job.” To say “Way to go.” “I appreciate what you do.” Actually it feels good to encourage someone else.
This reader described his relationship with his boss as a “tolerate/hate relationship.”
That hits the nail on the head. You tolerate this kind of boss, learn to really dislike him and then end up looking for another job.
If your boss is like this guy, blow the dust of your resume and do yourself a BIG favor.
p.s. Thank you to the 1000th visitor to my new blog. I appreciate you stopping by. Come again
Comment by Dave
BB:
This just earned you a link on my blog. It is good to see that you agree with me.
I would love to have a boss like you. Well… I would love to go back to being a boss.
I do have my own business, but it is small, and can’t fully support us.
Dave
Comment by Eric
Dave,
Keep nurturing that business. One day before you know, it will be making 6 figures for you and your family.
Keep your eye on the ball and off the pitcher (your boss).
Thanks for linking me, it is an honor. I only want to be linked by people like you, who understand the travesty we have in Corporate American management (or the lack thereof).
Your post really got the adrenaline going in me today. Thanks and drop by often. I cover all areas of mismanagement.
Eric
Comment by Ananke
My God, you just described my boss! He once told his employees about how he was bullied as a child and how much he likes to “get back” at people who argue with him. What a creep. He embodies all of the things you described and then some. I’ve got my resume posted, but the job market sucks right now. You’ve earned a link on my blog, too.
Comment by Dave
Hey Eric, I just saw you linked back to me, thanks.
I know my business can eventually support us again. I look forward to that day.
I am a free spirit that does not do well under someone else’s thumb.
Dave
Comment by The Blogging Boss
Thanks Ananke! Stop by often. There is always lots to talk about when it comes to bosses and management or the lack thereof..