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Touchy Issue |
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Thanks to all but its a moot point |
| Date Posted: |
03/18/2005 |
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In two of my prior jobs I had women superiors (I'm male), either as a direct report or group head; in both cases the end result was that we could not get along. Even other co-workers and higher ups could not understand why. And always their tracks were covered with acceptable to good reviews of my peformance. Its just our personalities were incompatable.
I will be interviewing for a position where my direct report will be male but the group head is a woman. While the job seems right for me based on past negative experiences I am a little more than wary.
Before the women on this board label me a Neanderthal and misogynist, maybe someone male or female can offer some advice as to what to do and how to approach this. I have had great women co-workers and bosses but the few bad ones have left me "traumatized".
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After the initial interview, the job not the management was inappropriate. And yes the woman group head was great. We actually worked at the same orgainzation in the 80's in different departments and knew some people in common. At the end I liked her and she liked me but the functions of the job were not a fit at all. And who is to blame - a male idiot headhunter who misrepresented the job.
I do understand that women and men communicate differently and possibly it was coincidental that I had two hags as bosses. So I thank you all for your input. I will use your advice in the future.
And the reason I am looking for a job is because my company's head (a man) is a total ass and out of touch with the times and reality.
Regards,
Yazbro
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