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Subject:Re: Ethical Problem From:Robert Plamondon <robert -at- PLAMONDON -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 22 Oct 1998 15:10:18 -0700
Makes you wonder what the ol' boss had for lunch, doesn't it? Dr.
Jekyll before lunch, Mr. Hyde afterwards. I especially like the way
he doesn't take responsibility for his own actions; handing out a
commendation one minute, changing his mind and ripping it up the next;
changing his mind and handing it back when someone higher up seems
less enraged than he is.
Ideally, a manager should be a grown-up, treat people with respect,
and even manage a little. This guy scores a big fat zero. I'd be
tempted to resign instantly over his abusive behavior. Not only does
it set a good example, but it's probably less stressful to be
unemployed than to have an abusive manager.
-- Robert
Robert Plamondon * High-Tech Technical Writing
36475 Norton Creek Road * Blodgett OR 97326
541-453-5841 * Fax: 541-453-4139 mailto:robert -at- plamondon -dot- com * http://www.pioneer.net/~robertp
