Comments on: Jerk-Proof Your Next Job

By: Bret L. Simmons

Bret L. Simmons — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:32:25 +0000

Thanks for the kind words, Joe! Bret

By: Joseph Fedcamp

Joseph Fedcamp — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:15:04 +0000

Thanks for the great article Bret.

By: Bret L. Simmons

Bret L. Simmons — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:23:30 +0000

It can be a crap shoot. I share your concern about companies not doing a better job preparing people to lead. Thanks! Bret

By: JB

JB — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:52:07 +0000

Actually like and respect current boss. Can’t say the same for some past ones.
Too bad corporate america doesn’t train people how to be good supervisors which would increase productivity and retention. In most large companies the upper mgmt spend all their time and energy managing upward in hopes of advancement while neglecting the daily managerial tasks and then wonder why their people leave or burnout.

By: Bret L. Simmons

Bret L. Simmons — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:23:59 +0000

Great, Manuela! Make sure to subscribe to the blog because I am much better at updating my blog almost daily than I am at writing newsletters Thanks for stopping by! Bret

By: Manuela Capodanno

Manuela Capodanno — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:19:56 +0000

I’m a positive person naturally, and love the idea of creating a positive behavior work place! Sometimes seeing it written down puts it in a whole new perspective. I’ve signed up for your Newsletter and look forward to collecting thoughts and ideas when I’m ready to search for a new job and also using them in my present one. Already planning on using some of your “stuff” in my interviews.
Thank you for trying to make the work environment a better place!

By: Bret L. Simmons

Bret L. Simmons — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:16:54 +0000

JB, are you now working for an asshole as a result of the reorganization? If so start by confronting the situation and the behavior. I’ve got a number of posts in here on courageous followership and bullying that might help.

I hear what you are saying about not being able to chose your boss, but you can attempt to train them. I always initiate an eye-to-eye meeting when I get a new boss so they know what the are getting with me. My message is clear – I am a very valuable asset to this organization and I am going to work my butt off for you, but I don’t mess around or play games. Has not always worked as you can imagine. When I could bear it no more I moved on and am better off for doing so.

Thanks for the question and comment! Bret

By: Bret L. Simmons

Bret L. Simmons — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:10:08 +0000

Nope, Nevada. Thanks for taking the time to read the article and comment! Bret

By: Manuela Capodanno

Manuela Capodanno — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:54:45 +0000

Any possible chance you work in Massachusetts?
I want to work for you!

By: JB

JB — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:14:25 +0000

How should one handle a reorg with new boss? I’ve had 7 supervisors in past 3 years due to mergers, reorganization and department consolidation. It’s not realistic to think one can choose their boss in current corporate climate. It’s rare that the person who hires you will be your supervisor for long.