I work as a research assistant at my college's library. I get along fine with all of my normal bosses, but the night boss is evil. he: 1. Hates Jews and argues that the Holocaust never happened. 2. Always harangues me to do things that are not part of my job. 3. Often gets angry at me for doing nothing when there is nothing to do (literally... in the summer, it's dead here). 4. Will yell at me when I ask him how he's doing, etc. 5. Makes offensive comments about everyone's dress, intellect, and abilities. I've never met anyone so rude or cruel in my life. He seems to enjoy making people miserable. Nobody likes him, not even his superiors, but he's been here since the early 60's, and is an institution. I've complained, but they've basically told me to deal with it, and just not to take it seriously. I've tried, but this is becoming untenable. I like my job, because it allows me to work with books (which I love), read all the new gov reports (I like politics), and do homework or post on clutchcity.net (not much to do), and it pays very well for a college student (and I have rent). But this is horrible. Maybe I'm just being insecure, but this is getting painful. I dread coming to work now, and I'm constantly scared. Any ideas would be much appreciated. ------------------ A few years back on the Senate floor... Phil Gramm: "If Democrats could, they'd tax the air we breathe." Ted Kennedy (jumping up): "By God, why didn't I think of that sooner!" Boston College - NCAA Hockey National Champions 2001
Schedules are permanent, and it's unavoidable anyway. I used not to during the year... but for summer schedule the "night" shift begins at 2:30pm. The earliest I can come in is 12, since I do some internship work in the morning for the Immigrant Resource Center. ------------------ A few years back on the Senate floor... Phil Gramm: "If Democrats could, they'd tax the air we breathe." Ted Kennedy (jumping up): "By God, why didn't I think of that sooner!" Boston College - NCAA Hockey National Champions 2001
You would be amazed at what a beaker of acid can accomplish. ------------------ Ceo of the Walt Williams and Lisa Malosky fan club. atheistalliance.org
Haven Ignore him. In fact Laff at him. He is a joke A miserible old man that is just plain ridiculous. I would irratate him as much as he irratates me. I'd walk in telling how great the Diary of Anne Frank was . . .. I would sarcastically comment on his spiffy tie. I'd call him by his initials. Literally make light of him. Let him know that what ever he says doesn't matter because u are your own person. in time he will simply not like u as much as you not like him. He may not even talk to you much. Be overly enthusiastic. He Says: You not doing anything. . You says: What shall *WE* do. . . I tend to try to make people feel what i feel so if they piss me off I want to piss them off the same exact way Rocket River ------------------
Haven, if what you say is true, this should be easy. You simply right an anonymous letter of complaint to the "powers that be." You state in the letter that you are a visitor to the library as well as frieds with a few of the employees. You are writing anonymously because your friends don't want their identities revealed because they are afraid of losing thier jobs. Being a Jew (for letter purposes, only), you were deeply offended by comments you overheard from this guy. You complained to your friends who worked at the library, but they told you (the anonymous Jewish person) that there is nothing that can be done because this guy is an "institution." You then state that you want this matter investigated and taken care. You will know whether or not it's being investigated because of your friends who work at the library will tell you (this needs to be stated in the letter). If the matter isn't resolved, you will report the whole incident to the state board of eduction and harp on the subject that the school promotes anti-semitism. As long as more than one of you can attest to these anti-Jewish comments, this guy will be in trouble. Even if this doesn't get the guy fired, his ass will be ridden hard to clean up his act. ------------------ stop posting my damn signature
Something else along what RR said. Kill em' with kindness. That always drives people like that crazy. I mean be OVERLY nice. Go the extra mile, come to work in a great mood, smile, offer to do extra work, do all you can to make this guy realize that he has no baring on you or your personality. Believe me, he will start to leave you alone. If this is not an option. Then there are outside sources that can address this problem. ------------------ Everything you do, effects everything that is.
Haven, RR hit the nail on the head. Have fun with this guy. When he realizes that he can't annoy you anymore then he will probably move on to someone else. ------------------
thats a horrible idea pole.. i would ignore the guy until you either get another job or deal with what you have.. as long as he is your boss you cant do sh*t.. he may have influence or whatever so you dont want to do anything stupid just because of the guy..you can still make the job by ignoring and move forward..people probably know that he is like that and that is why they have given him the menial position of 'night manager' he deserves everything and what goes around comes around..he will get his.. remember if you can get a job there you can get a job anywhere.. by the way welcome to the real world..I work in a company of 250 or so and i can name only 4 or 5 that really suck..thankfully.. one of them is more senior and has his head so far up the managements a$$ it is unreal..i just choose to not be around him and people know what he is really like anyway..the truth has a way of winning itself out.. ------------------ "no matter how good she looks someone... somewhere..is tired of her sh*t"
All true. No matter where you work there will be somebody that you just don't get along with. It's almost a given. Even if the perfect situations something will go wrong. So you kill 'em with kindness. It always works and sometimes, suprisingly, you gain a friend. And like I always, say, this is the beautiful stuff. You've just got to enjoy it. When the Indians start to circle the wagons you simply light up a peace pipe. If the misery is so great that you can't get past it, then you quit. Plain and simple. You walk out the door. ------------------ humble, but hungry.
want me to beat him up for ya? ill do it! im a crazy diseased monkey!=) ------------------ i am my own worst enemy [This message has been edited by DiSeAsEd MoNkEy (edited May 22, 2001).]
You are a 16 yr old girl who wants to beat up haven's evil boss? You are crazy. (Or maybe one tough diseased monkey!) ------------------ I always thought "With my talent, it's only a matter of time before I'm discovered". Now I think "With my talent, it's only a matter of time before I'm found out".
"I'm constantly scared." Haven just a question. Do you feel threatened by this guy? I mean, physically, mentally, emotionally, sexually? I mean, lesser cases have been built about harassment than what you've described. ------------------ Everything you do, effects everything that is.
I should revise that last sentance... Cases of harrassment have been built on lesser charges. ------------------ Everything you do, effects everything that is.
17 in july! feel free to buy me a car, anyone? please! and this talk about harassment cases....no no no! ill take the old dude out, just leave it up to me=) what library do ya work at dude? ------------------ i am my own worst enemy [This message has been edited by DiSeAsEd MoNkEy (edited May 22, 2001).]
Hey, in July I'll be 21..........years older than you! Oh hell, I'm having a conversation with a 16 yr old girl by the name of DiSeAsEd MoNkEy. I need a better way to kill time on this BORING ASS JOB OF MINE! Aaaaaaaaahhhhhh! haven, send me some books to read...please!! ------------------ I always thought "With my talent, it's only a matter of time before I'm discovered". Now I think "With my talent, it's only a matter of time before I'm found out".
My chem teacher has tought me some pyrotechnics I am sure we could blow up his car in a cool way. Maybe even make the flames burn a cool looking color, throw a little magnesium in for some extra effect. ------------------ ~John~ Help keep the obsessed thread alive post the reasons why you are an obsessed Rockets fan by clicking here
Make a clever website that pokes fun at the old scumbag; something like<A HREF="http://www.crazygrandpa.com/">this one</a>. ------------------ All hail Fadeaway's Cyberfish -- your 2000-2001 BobFinn* Fantasy Basketball League Champions!
