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Dumb ass bosses |
| Message Name: |
Take it slow and work like hell! |
| Date Posted: |
05/12/2001 |
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Well, I joined a small manufacturing company with an internet distribution strategy about half a year ago. I've come to the conclusion that my boss is a dumb-ass. A small consulting company was used to do the e-commerce work and create some other enterprise web-enabled applications. However, the projects have suffered, and may fail, because of bad planning and reliance on a young, inexperienced, "dotcom" consulting company.
So, I've come in and have assumed the role of a programmer/analyst in order to clean all this up. What frustrates me most is that all the decisions that the IT group are now making pretty much rely on my knowledge as my boss's is far outdated (although he gladly echoes my knowledge as his own). I understand we're a team, but I'd like the recognition that he too often claims for himself. I really don't know how the IT needs of this company have gotten this far without a person with vision and understanding at many levels. There's no plans/policies for software purchases, network structure/growth/admin, in-house application development and the infrastructure to support it. Basically, I think all he does now is surf the net, as most of the work is over his head! I've been waiting to see his wisdom and experience show their worth, but I think this guy just slipped by because of the dotcom understanding curve. Anyway, I'd like to take over his job but there's about 10 years in age difference (I'm a young guy) and he's been with this CEO for 15 years now. So, I guess I'll just have to prove myself over him...
Any comments or experiences? |
| Message: |
I'm proud of you for recognizing the lack of experience and education of your boss. I've served under several of those idiots myself in the past 20 years. However, the one and most important thing that I have learned (the hard way)is "they" are the Boss!", however they got there. These "idiots" are responsible for your paycheck and if you want to eat, have a roof over your head, a car to drive, and a social life worth, I suggest you take it slow, and work like hell! Let him take all of the glory, because I assure you, the higher-ups know he "doesn't know Jack" about it, and they know exactly where the true experience and knowledge is flowing... You! That is the sole and single reason you were hired!!! And believe it or not, unless you are part of the owner's family, you are dispensible, no matter how good you are! Number one rule: Get to know your boss, well! Learn his strengths, and weaknesses, and back him up on everything you possibly can. If you do everything you can to "make him look good," you will win in the end! You will then get his job, and you will be searching for a young buck, or buckess, to "make you look good!" Remember these words, and in 10 years, you'll know exactly what I am talking about! GOOD LUCK!
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