What do you do if your boss is getting jealous because of comments from others that you are doing a great job? What if you sense that s/he is nitpicking your performance because they are worried that you might get their job?
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Originally posted by EMTGuardYou been showing off at work again? Shame, shame.Actually, since my job is less about enforcement and more about helpfulness, I try to engage the client's employees and contractors in some pleasant chit-chat or funny jokes to lessen the drudgery that the office environment so often provides. I also go out of my way to assist those who may be discouraged or depressed. I figure giving someone a listening ear can go along way towards avoiding workplace violence.
At any rate, I recently went from PT to FT work and I have sensed that my supervisor thinks I'm gunning for his job, which couldn't be farther from the truth. In the past, saying something like: "Boy, I wouldn't want your job!" and playing dumb about some technical matters seemed to pacify his concern regarding the job. Since I started FT, I think that more people have noticed my MO and have commented favorably about it. Thus my dilemma.Security: Freedom from fear; danger; safe; a feeling of well-being. (Webster's)
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Originally posted by Mr. SecurityWhat do you do if your boss is getting jealous because of comments from others that you are doing a great job? What if you sense that s/he is nitpicking your performance because they are worried that you might get their job?
That's about all I can think of.Richard Dickinson
Dickinson Security Management Group, LLC
DSMG Provides a Variety of Software Products and Consulting Services to the Contract Security Industry
www.hrdickinson.com
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Originally posted by Mr. SecurityWhat do you do if your boss is getting jealous because of comments from others that you are doing a great job? What if you sense that s/he is nitpicking your performance because they are worried that you might get their job?I enforce rules and regulations, not laws.
Security Officers. The 1st First Responders.
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Originally posted by Mr. SecurityNot intentionally.Actually, since my job is less about enforcement and more about helpfulness, I try to engage the client's employees and contractors in some pleasant chit-chat or funny jokes to lessen the drudgery that the office environment so often provides. I also go out of my way to assist those who may be discouraged or depressed. I figure giving someone a listening ear can go along way towards avoiding workplace violence.
At any rate, I recently went from PT to FT work and I have sensed that my supervisor thinks I'm gunning for his job, which couldn't be farther from the truth. In the past, saying something like: "Boy, I wouldn't want your job!" and playing dumb about some technical matters seemed to pacify his concern regarding the job. Since I started FT, I think that more people have noticed my MO and have commented favorably about it. Thus my dilemma.
That can pose a problem for him as well as you. Your reputation will hold you in good stead.
Showing genuine concern for a fellow human being is what we are supposed to be about. In the sincere lending of an ear, can reap untold treasure in the way of well-being for those you come into contact with and the intelligence you can gain is beyond measure.
You hit upon a key point, workplace violence. Your pattern of behavior should impress those around you favorably and reduce the anxiety level.
A supervisor who tries to get rid of you for petty reasons is a very insecure individual. His actions will cause the others to rally around you and he will then notice his hate has come back to haunt him.
We need more like you in this profession and on this earth.
Enjoy the day,
Bill
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Sadly, the biggest lesson in life I have learned, is that doing the right thing can be costly. Does this mean I stop from doing the right thing in fear of loosing.. Psshhyaa, no! LOL.. Keep truckin the way you are doing. Even if you ever loose your job over doing the right thing, it is worth the value you take home. Being right doesnt always reward. But its something you can take with you, and if you get fired over it, then thats not a place you want to work!Deputy Sheriff
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Originally posted by Mr. SecurityI appreciate the comments. What's kind of ironic is that HRD used the name "Joe" and that's his name!
HRD: Do you have some kind of hidden listening device in my computer?Richard Dickinson
Dickinson Security Management Group, LLC
DSMG Provides a Variety of Software Products and Consulting Services to the Contract Security Industry
www.hrdickinson.com
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Originally posted by Mall DirectorSadly, the biggest lesson in life I have learned, is that doing the right thing can be costly. Does this mean I stop from doing the right thing in fear of loosing.. Psshhyaa, no! LOL.. Keep truckin the way you are doing. Even if you ever loose your job over doing the right thing, it is worth the value you take home. Being right doesnt always reward. But its something you can take with you, and if you get fired over it, then thats not a place you want to work!Richard Dickinson
Dickinson Security Management Group, LLC
DSMG Provides a Variety of Software Products and Consulting Services to the Contract Security Industry
www.hrdickinson.com
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Just remember and tell yourself this...
I am sexy, its not my fault, i was born this way. Dont hate me for my intellegence!
Remind your wife of this.. Granted you may be sleeping on the couch for a day or two, but you will feel better having reminded yourself that others wish they had the standards you do! LOL! Its a rough world!Deputy Sheriff
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Originally posted by hrdickinsonThat's really strange. I thought of using Ralph, Oscar, etc. and thought "why try to be cute, I'll just pick Joe". Having said that, yes, I do have a listening device on your computer!!Security: Freedom from fear; danger; safe; a feeling of well-being. (Webster's)
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I have to wonder why a supervisor in your company would be so insecure in his position. Is your company upper management in the habit of playing "musical chairs" with supervisors on a whim so that one minute you're a supervisor, and then suddenly you're demoted just because someone noticed that you have a high-performing officer on your team?
It all sounds screwy to me. I'd frankly be much more inclined to demote a supervisor who did NOT develop high-performing officers on their team, rather than one who DOES have such officers workng for them. What's more, I wouldn't necessarily promote an officer merely because he was high-functioning in his job, either. High performance in your present job falls short of implying that you should necessarily be promoted, as most promotions will require knowledge and skills other than the ones required in your present position. A good "follower" (team member) is not necessarily equipped to be a good "leader"."Every betrayal begins with trust." - Brian Jacques
"I can't predict the future, but I know that it'll be very weird." - Anonymous
"There is nothing new under the sun." - Ecclesiastes 1:9
"History, with all its volumes vast, hath but one page." - Lord Byron
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