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genghis dong
Posts: 391
Nov 30, 2010 2:56pm
My boss is such a dick! Both my 22 month and 8 month old sons got rushed to the ER around 3 am this morning. So I text my boss and tell him I won't be in cause my kids are in the ER. He texts me back basically that my job is more important than my kids. I blew it off at first, but have gotten 5 or more nasty texts since then. I never just call off I show up sick if I can, and do whatever he asks me within reason. So how do I handle this. I would love to just bash his head in tomorrow, but I won't, and I don't think I can be civil enough to have a convo with him about it.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 30, 2010 2:59pm
Unionized? Anything in your contract?
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Nov 30, 2010 3:05pm
I am guessing he doesn't have any children. So no matter what you say, he won't understand. Do you have an employee handbook which outlines the correct policy and procedure in an instance like this?
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Nov 30, 2010 3:06pm
Call in sick or take a vacation day....
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Nov 30, 2010 3:06pm
No job is more important than your kids. There is no way I could work for someone knowing they feel that way so I'd start looking for a new job immediately.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Nov 30, 2010 3:12pm
Obviously very mature about it, I suppose thats why you're whining about it on a message board. In my mind I find it hard to believe he's being a dick just for the sake of it. I bet you've pulled a stunt like this before or have a prior history.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Nov 30, 2010 3:12pm
I would say there might be a problem because you texted him, not called him
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Nov 30, 2010 3:14pm
Also for a thread title wouldn't it be better to say "I hate my boss >_<" instead of I hate my job?
Jaamal-Raheem
Posts: 24
Nov 30, 2010 3:21pm
It's called HR buddy or grow a pair and talk to him like a man. You not showing up cost the company time and money so yeah he's going to be pissed since he obviously doesn't care why you're out. Also, it might help to stop complaining during work hours on a message board and maybe he's angry cause you're a slacker and you not showing up put him over the edge?
genghis dong;582162 wrote:My boss is such a dick! Both my 22 month and 8 month old sons got rushed to the ER around 3 am this morning. So
I text my boss and tell him I won't be in cause my kids are in the ER. He texts me back basically that my job is more important than my kids. I blew it off at first, but have gotten 5 or more nasty texts since then. I never just call off I show up sick if I can, and do whatever he asks me within reason. So how do I handle this. I would love to just bash his head in tomorrow, but I won't, and I don't think I can be civil enough to have a convo with him about it.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Nov 30, 2010 3:24pm
I think this applies here.
Jaamal-Raheem
Posts: 24
Nov 30, 2010 3:24pm
Also, with a name like "Genghis Dong" I can see why you get not respect at work.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 30, 2010 3:26pm
Commander of Awesome;582206 wrote:
I think this applies here.
How does a "no hotlinking" picture apply here?
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Nov 30, 2010 3:26pm
Not to be a dick but I'll take your job.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Nov 30, 2010 3:28pm
ernest_t_bass;582209 wrote:How does a "no hotlinking" picture apply here?
Shows up for me.
I chose another link, perhaps it shows up now?
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genghis dong
Posts: 391
Nov 30, 2010 3:28pm
Commander of Awesome;582188 wrote:Obviously very mature about it, I suppose thats why you're whining about it on a message board. In my mind I find it hard to believe he's being a dick just for the sake of it. I bet you've pulled a stunt like this before or have a prior history.
Hey Commander Douche Bag go FUCK YOURSELF! I am glad you can pass judgement on me when you never met me or know my situation. I was just blowing off steam, and you had to come on here and be an ass. YOU'RE A DOUCHE!
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Nov 30, 2010 3:33pm
genghis dong;582216 wrote:Hey Commander Douche Bag go FUCK YOURSELF! I am glad you can pass judgement on me when you never met me or know my situation. I was just blowing off steam, and you had to come on here and be an ass. YOU'RE A DOUCHE!
You missed an "of" in my name. lolfail. Hey pot, kettle here! Passing judgement on me because youre whining.
I'm just blowing off steam because I am sick to death of these "WOE IS ME!" boohoo I got it soo tough threads. Grow up/man up. Dear god, "boo hoo my boss is sooo mean!!!!"
Jaamal-Raheem
Posts: 24
Nov 30, 2010 3:36pm
Shouldn't you be with your kids that went to the ER and not on a forum complaining about your boss and being a douche? I think that Father of the Year Award might be just around the corner for you...
genghis dong;582216 wrote:Hey Commander Douche Bag go FUCK YOURSELF! I am glad you can pass judgement on me when you never met me or know my situation. I was just blowing off steam, and you had to come on here and be an ass. YOU'RE A DOUCHE!
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Nov 30, 2010 3:38pm
About all you can do is calmly point out your track record as a good employee. Beyond that, it's not illegal to be a bad boss, so your choices are pretty much limited to tolerating him or to start looking for a new opportunity.
On a more important note, I assume the kids are OK?
On a more important note, I assume the kids are OK?
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Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Nov 30, 2010 3:41pm
What was wrong with the kids that both got rushed into the ER? Not that it really matters but I just find it odd that both were rushed to the ER. Was there a problem with wanting to take a sick day or vacation?
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luckydog
Posts: 200
Nov 30, 2010 3:42pm
genghis dong;582162 wrote:My boss is such a dick! Both my 22 month and 8 month old sons got rushed to the ER around 3 am this morning. So I text my boss and tell him I won't be in cause my kids are in the ER. He texts me back basically that my job is more important than my kids. I blew it off at first, but have gotten 5 or more nasty texts since then. I never just call off I show up sick if I can, and do whatever he asks me within reason. So how do I handle this. I would love to just bash his head in tomorrow, but I won't, and I don't think I can be civil enough to have a convo with him about it.
I happen to be a boss and if you were to text me anything but a joke I would be in your a s s. You CALL(not your wife or mommy) your boss and speak with him and explain the situation, then say I will be in as soon as everything is alright. If things get worse with your children, you CALL your boss back and TALK to him. Texting such things leads me to believe you are a P*SSY and a slacker.
Oh yea, I would love for an employee to come in and try and bash my head in.
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Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Nov 30, 2010 3:48pm
luckydog;582238 wrote:I happen to be a boss and if you were to text me anything but a joke I would be in your a s s.
Is that a threat or a pick up line?
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Nov 30, 2010 3:49pm
luckydog;582238 wrote:I happen to be a boss and if you were to text me anything but a joke I would be in your a s s. You CALL(not your wife or mommy) your boss and speak with him and explain the situation, then say I will be in as soon as everything is alright. If things get worse with your children, you CALL your boss back and TALK to him. Texting such things leads me to believe you are a P*SSY and a slacker.
Oh yea, I would love for an employee to come in and try and bash my head in.
Pwned. [video=youtube;kbP2zIa9HIM][/video]
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Nov 30, 2010 3:55pm
Jawbreaker;582241 wrote:Is that a threat or a pick up line?
Mostly it's a style of management two generations past its useful lifetime.
ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Nov 30, 2010 4:02pm
queencitybuckeye;582246 wrote:Mostly it's a style of management two generations past its useful lifetime.
True, but texting your boss is a generational function that is a generation ahead of its' time also. Pick up the phone. Don't text me, don't send me a fax, don't send me a letter...speak to me. I guarantee this would not have been nearly the issue were it not for the method of delivery.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Nov 30, 2010 4:04pm
I strongly disagree my friend. My boss, who is located in Illinois, while I am in Jacksonville, FL is as cool as it comes. We text anything from funny shit to business including taking time off, calling in, changing schedules, basically work related all the time. Not only him but all my department text's eachother business related items including schedule changes and time off needs. Perhaps you should lighten up and come into the now!!luckydog;582238 wrote:I happen to be a boss and if you were to text me anything but a joke I would be in your a s s. You CALL(not your wife or mommy) your boss and speak with him and explain the situation, then say I will be in as soon as everything is alright. If things get worse with your children, you CALL your boss back and TALK to him. Texting such things leads me to believe you are a P*SSY and a slacker.
Oh yea, I would love for an employee to come in and try and bash my head in.