Confessions of a Fugitive Mind
November 29, 2005
Big Bad Boss
The one thing I don't like about being a supervisor is having to be the bad guy. I much prefer to be friendly boss, bringing candy and cupcakes, taking the students out to lunch, and offering advice. I make them do enough terrible things at work, like format HTML tables and create bazillion question surveys. I even make them answer the phone. I shouldn't have to be firm with them too, right?
I had to send a strongly worded e-mail to one of them today and it made me feel so old. No matter how hard I tried to make it sound understanding, it felt cold and demanding. But even I have to admit that the situation is past the point where sending gentle reminders would help. I only wish I had never let it go so far. I can't keep covering for my students when there's not quite enough to cover my own ass as it is.
Dammit, I'm too young to be The Man.
Posted by criminal at November 29, 2005 03:59 PM
Comments
I agree. being an adult sucks. all the responsibility sucks
Posted by: Barbie at November 29, 2005 08:58 PM
:hug: I know how it feels, trust me. Having to be firm and sometimes confrontational is the not-so-fun part of being a manager. But, you're learning how to deal with it, and learning is half the battle... G.I. Joe!
Posted by: Da Boss at November 30, 2005 06:54 AM