Posted on October 29, 2007 by workmashbob
Dear WW: My boss and I just don’t get along. This isn’t the first time that I’ve had trouble with a boss. UNDER HER THUMB
Dear THUMB,
I’m Bob and I’m a gadget freak. I’ve got a drawer full of Newtons, PDAs and cell phones and I love playing with all the software that goes with them. [...]
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Posted on October 29, 2007 by workmashbob
Dear WW: My boss is the most self-centered SOB I’ve ever met. Do you have any tips on how to survive a boss who has an ego the size of the Sears Tower? LONELY NEAR THE TOP
Dear LONELY,
Did you celebrate last year’s “World Animal Day?” I missed it, but apparently it was a big deal [...]
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Posted on October 26, 2007 by workmashbob
Dear WW: My boss left me in tears after a meeting yesterday. I don’t know why he pushes all my buttons, but he does. Is there anything I can do to reduce his influence over me? TEARS FOR FEARS
Dear TEARS,
Your letter got me thinking about something else that recently brought tears to people’s eyes, the [...]
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Posted on October 20, 2007 by workmashbob
Dear WW: I have a boss who doesn’t fight fair. Whenever we have a disagreement about something, instead of considering our point of view he throws his weight around, does whatever he pleases and then he usually rubs our noses in it. Is there anything we can do to fight back? PUNCHING BAG
Dear BAG,
The way [...]
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