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The Insensitive

This boss has no idea that anyone else has feelings. She (he) says whatever she (he) wants whenever she (he) wants and as far as she (he) is concerned she (he) is allowed since she (he) is the boss. There is no filter or good judgment with her (him).

The notion of being politically correct or keeping some thoughts to oneself are not something she (he) practices. The Insensitive crosses the line when it comes to being offensive. As far as she (he) is concerned the staff is too delicate and should toughen up.

What others think

  • 13% Boss is a Prick
  • 21% Sounds Bad
  • 65% Stop Complaining
  • 66 Ratings

Firing by Phone Anyone?

Self-confessional...

I was managing a team of about 15 people. We'd just taken on a huge project and it was killing us to get it done on time.

All of us were putting in 14-16 hour days with no end in sight. But on the flip side, it was ...

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Posted: August 11, 2006 | Boss Type: The Insensitive | Industry: Software |

What others think

  • 21% Boss is a Prick
  • 7% Sounds Bad
  • 71% Stop Complaining
  • 14 Ratings

A female in construction

I actually don't mind my job as bookkeeper to a construction company. I work with a bunch of pretty nice guys....BUT........it really pisses me off that the god-damned site labourer gets paid more than I do. AS time's going by I'm starting to think my ...

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Posted: July 4, 2007 | Boss Type: The Insensitive | Industry: Construction Accounting |

What others think

  • 16% Boss is a Prick
  • 11% Sounds Bad
  • 71% Stop Complaining
  • 42 Ratings

Insensitive Freak

The jerk who passes of as my erstwhile boss laid me off stating position redundant - the jerk has never stepped out of US and does not know the kind of damage that it does in a poor country like India, where getting laid of is akin to being caught stealing ...

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Posted: August 14, 2006 | Boss Type: The Insensitive | Industry: Software |

What others think

  • 16% Boss is a Prick
  • 58% Sounds Bad
  • 25% Stop Complaining
  • 12 Ratings

Eating Habits

My boss is constantly eating. When she does, she stabs at the food angrily, shoves as much in her mouth as possible, and doesn't close her mouth when she chews. I sit right across from her so I have a view of the cashier window and can not move ...

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Posted: August 18, 2006 | Boss Type: The Insensitive | Industry: Automotive Office |

What others think

  • 40% Boss is a Prick
  • 20% Sounds Bad
  • 40% Stop Complaining
  • 10 Ratings

Very Political Boss..

Political Boss
The one whose formula is simple, reject good work done, add mistakes (defined later) in a list. Does not take effort in correcting or enhancing the team, rather, when list is done, when there is a important turn in growth, slows down according to the list.

Has monkeys ...

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Posted: August 19, 2006 | Boss Type: The Insensitive | Industry: Educational Organization |

What others think

  • 113% Boss is a Prick
  • 21% Sounds Bad
  • 17% Stop Complaining
  • 23 Ratings

worst boss

I joined the company as a fresher. I worked very hard more than any one else in the team but he was never happy. He always wanted to prove that he is able to get more work done from freshers to impress his boss. Even if u have to take ...

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Posted: August 19, 2006 | Boss Type: The Insensitive | Industry: IT Service |

What others think

  • 92% Boss is a Prick
  • 5% Sounds Bad
  • 1% Stop Complaining
  • 111 Ratings

Insensitive Boss

I am a field rep who works in an office with 9 other field reps. Before a meeting she was commenting that I looked tired. I reminded her that in the past six weeks I had lost two family members (one to suicide) and had gone through a divorce to ...

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Posted: August 21, 2006 | Boss Type: The Insensitive | Industry: Healthcare |

What others think

  • 34% Boss is a Prick
  • 46% Sounds Bad
  • 18% Stop Complaining
  • 32 Ratings

Never a kind word

I've always said that when it comes to bosses, you either accept them or, walk away. It is not our place to try to change our bosses but more so to try and come to a happy and doable medium with them and your work. Today, I feel very ...

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Posted: August 28, 2006 | Boss Type: The Insensitive | Industry: Non-Profit |