I may just have to go All-Aqua on my boss...

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I may just have to go All-Aqua on my boss...
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Jolly	Feb 7 2016, 08:30 AM Post #1
Geaux Tigers! Posts: 47,617 Group: Members Member #30 Joined: April 19, 2005	I retired. For about two months. Then I un-retired. Went to work in the financial services sector, making about 60% of what I used to make...Heck, my retirement check is a third more than my paycheck! But, it was different and kinda fun. I now have a new boss. Very nice lady, lots of experience, everything from a broker in her younger days to a couple of decent mid-level jobs with Citi****. The guys I'm working with tell me I have produced more business, in less time, than anybody hired for my territory in the last decade. Problem is, I'm not real good playing the typical Corporate BS games. So now, if I'm approaching deadline or some small stone is left unturned in the corporate world, this nice lady reminds me where my paycheck is coming from and how fast it can go away. I'm wondering what I can do, to possibly giver her a coronary and have her fire me at the same time...
	*The main obstacle to a stable and just world order is the United States.*- George Soros


Larry	Feb 7 2016, 08:38 AM Post #2
Mmmmmmm, pie! Posts: 47,996 Group: Members Member #113 Joined: April 22, 2005	Next time she says that, tell her to kiss your ass, and go home.
	Of the Pokatwat Tribe


Mikhailoh	Feb 7 2016, 08:42 AM Post #3
If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead Posts: 92,842 Group: Members Member #181 Joined: April 26, 2005	Remind her in uncertain terms that your muse in life is Popeye. Then if she mentions it again follow Larry's advice. Middle level managers are always terrified.
	Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball


Aqua Letifer	Feb 7 2016, 08:45 AM Post #4
ZOOOOOM! Posts: 45,902 Group: Members Member #262 Joined: September 22, 2005	I have no doubt that if this keeps up, she'll get what she deserves.
	I cite irreconcilable differences.


Jolly	Feb 7 2016, 08:54 AM Post #5
Geaux Tigers! Posts: 47,617 Group: Members Member #30 Joined: April 19, 2005	Larry Feb 7 2016, 08:38 AM Next time she says that, tell her to kiss your ass, and go home. I dunno...I've never drawn unemployment in my life and I'm wondering what it feels like...
	*The main obstacle to a stable and just world order is the United States.*- George Soros


jon-nyc	Feb 7 2016, 09:04 AM Post #6
Cheers Posts: 54,428 Group: Moderators Member #119 Joined: April 22, 2005	Check with the state, you may not be able to draw unemployment if you're collecting a pension.
	In my defense, I was left unsupervised.


Catseye	Feb 7 2016, 09:25 AM Post #7
Pisa-Carp Posts: 5,135 Group: Members Member #1,390 Joined: March 5, 2015	Call her bluff. The next time she gives you that cheap threat, say, "Fine," and keep on walking; keep on doing your tasks just like always. If she calls her bluff: Is there such a thing as a written record showing you as a top producer? If so, get a copy and keep in about you at all times. Produce it, and wave it in her face. Mention that you, too, can do some reminding to Corporate if she pushes the point. If there's one thing I've learned in my working life, it's that the majority of people who promote to manager do not know how to manage. This is even more true for women. More women need to learn to differentiate between business management and being a mommy. Mik is right; they're mostly scared. The less bright ones don't know that you know that.
	"How awful a knowledge of the truth can be." -- Sophocles, Oedipus Rex


Mark	Feb 7 2016, 09:47 AM Post #8
HOLY CARP!!! Posts: 24,196 Group: Members Member #192 Joined: May 3, 2005	I'd find someway to get her disciplined. Jon is right, check with your unemployment office about your eligibility.
	___.___ (_]===* o 0 When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race. H.G. Wells


Jolly	Feb 7 2016, 09:47 AM Post #9
Geaux Tigers! Posts: 47,617 Group: Members Member #30 Joined: April 19, 2005	jon-nyc Feb 7 2016, 09:04 AM Check with the state, you may not be able to draw unemployment if you're collecting a pension. Oh well...c'est la vie!
	*The main obstacle to a stable and just world order is the United States.*- George Soros


jon-nyc	Feb 7 2016, 10:00 AM Post #10
Cheers Posts: 54,428 Group: Moderators Member #119 Joined: April 22, 2005	Definitely check, they may not care. They don't care, for example, if your spouse makes a million dollars a day. They don't care if your investment income is the same. They may not care about a pension, especially not a state pension. But they might. So check.
	In my defense, I was left unsupervised.


Mikhailoh	Feb 7 2016, 10:10 AM Post #11
If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead Posts: 92,842 Group: Members Member #181 Joined: April 26, 2005	http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/UI/UIBenefitRightsInformation.pdf Quote: You will have a maximum amount that you can collect in unemployment benefits, based on your eligibility. During your benefit year, you may receive weekly benefits, up to the maximum weekly amount you are eligible to receive. Any earnings, pensions, accrued vacation, holiday pay, severance or dismissal pay, and wages in lieu of notice must be deducted from this weekly amount.
	Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball


kluurs	Feb 7 2016, 10:28 AM Post #12
Fulla-Carp Posts: 2,865 Group: Members Member #33 Joined: April 19, 2005	I did tell someone if the didn't like the way I did things, perhaps she should find someone more to her liking. She knew to back off.



Klaus	Feb 7 2016, 11:35 AM Post #13
HOLY CARP!!! Posts: 19,404 Group: Members Member #350 Joined: May 21, 2006	Maybe your boss has a boss who might be interested in how she treats her staff? I think it's usually wrong to abandon a job just because of one person you don't get along with.
	Trifonov Fleisher Klaus Sokolov Zimmerman


kluurs	Feb 7 2016, 12:02 PM Post #14
Fulla-Carp Posts: 2,865 Group: Members Member #33 Joined: April 19, 2005



Mikhailoh	Feb 7 2016, 12:24 PM Post #15
If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead Posts: 92,842 Group: Members Member #181 Joined: April 26, 2005	That is pretty much true.
	Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball


Axtremus	Feb 7 2016, 02:12 PM Post #16
HOLY CARP!!! Posts: 35,700 Group: Members Member #15 Joined: April 18, 2005	What? You guys trying to save her from herself? You guys trying to make her be a better manager? It's a meaningless quarrel in the grand scheme of things. There must be better things to put to your energy into.



Jolly	Feb 7 2016, 02:55 PM Post #17
Geaux Tigers! Posts: 47,617 Group: Members Member #30 Joined: April 19, 2005	Axtremus Feb 7 2016, 02:12 PM What? You guys trying to save her from herself? You guys trying to make her be a better manager? It's a meaningless quarrel in the grand scheme of things. There must be better things to put to your energy into. You sir, are right. One of the rare times, I admit. But right, nonetheless.
	*The main obstacle to a stable and just world order is the United States.*- George Soros


Renauda	Feb 7 2016, 07:11 PM Post #18
HOLY CARP!!! Posts: 10,507 Group: Members Member #505 Joined: September 5, 2007	What Larry said.


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