[Ntw6817]

It seems like everyone has had a boss who was hard to work for at some point in their life. I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to get through it? I’ve been trying to be super nice but I’m still new and learning and asking a question sets her off. I try to only ask questions when I’m done and try to keep them brief but it doesn’t seem to work.

It may be because I’m more of an introvert and on the shy side so she feels she can be kinda a bully towards me because she knows I’m just going to take it.

It’s a real shame because except for this one manager, I would love this job but right now I’m looking to transfer.

[magatha12]

I can certainly relate to this. I had a horrid boss and I was not learning anything from him, could not ask him questions due to mood swings, was given attitude being the youngest worker around (I am 24 and thought of as the “entitled” person because of my age). I ended up leaving because if I'm not going to learn, not be able to ask questions, or grow professionally, there is no point in sticking around.

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[Ntw6817]

@mla1169 I would email her but she works like 15 feet from me. It would be kinda weird e-mailing someone who I can just talk to. I do agree that she would probably be really pleasant in an email.

[Ntw6817]

@mla1169 I would email her but she works like 15 feet from me. It would be kinda weird e-mailing someone who I can just talk to. I do agree that she would probably be really pleasant in an email.

[mla1169]

Not weird at all. I had a boss who literally could see me at any time from his desk and I always emailed him. I explained I liked having his answers in writing so when I have a question, I could search my emails to see if he already answered it once.

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[mla1169]

Not weird at all. I had a boss who literally could see me at any time from his desk and I always emailed him. I explained I liked having his answers in writing so when I have a question, I could search my emails to see if he already answered it once.

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[Mayo]

” I explained I liked having his answers in writing so when I have a question, I could search my emails to see if he already answered it once.”

I'm stealing this 🙂

Mayo, BBA, Macc

[Mayo]

” I explained I liked having his answers in writing so when I have a question, I could search my emails to see if he already answered it once.”

I'm stealing this 🙂

Mayo, BBA, Macc

[Study Monk]

I would also email her and get over the weirdness of emailing people who are close by. I would also save all of her responses. I think you can conclude she is not an approachable person unless she is going through a difficult time.

Send emails and if she has a problem with it than you might need to find someone else than can help you. I would try to give her some space for a while. If your relationship doesn't improve then chances are she will try to get rid of you eventually, so you may provide yourself extra protection and/or time by letting either a partner or HR know of this hostility. If you make that decision then you should also make preparations to either leave or transfer.

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[Study Monk]

I would also email her and get over the weirdness of emailing people who are close by. I would also save all of her responses. I think you can conclude she is not an approachable person unless she is going through a difficult time.

Send emails and if she has a problem with it than you might need to find someone else than can help you. I would try to give her some space for a while. If your relationship doesn't improve then chances are she will try to get rid of you eventually, so you may provide yourself extra protection and/or time by letting either a partner or HR know of this hostility. If you make that decision then you should also make preparations to either leave or transfer.

I spoke to an ancient wise man who sent me on a mushroom induced journey through an ancient forest to find the key to passing the CPA exam. A talking spider monkey told me to throw the last of my drinking water in the dirt to find what I was looking for. So I followed his instructions and the following message appeared in the soil:

"Do 5000 multiple choice questions for each section"

[Anonymous]

I have been in this exact situation as well. It really does suck. My best advice is to try and have an open one on one communication about this. Don't try to ignore it and hope that everything will work out, because in the end it doesn't. Usually the manager will tell the partner that you are not a good fit and you will be looking for another job.

[Anonymous]

I have been in this exact situation as well. It really does suck. My best advice is to try and have an open one on one communication about this. Don't try to ignore it and hope that everything will work out, because in the end it doesn't. Usually the manager will tell the partner that you are not a good fit and you will be looking for another job.

[Ntw6817]

I work on the tax side so I don't really think they'll be letting me go right before the busy season. However, I've been trying to switch over to the audit side for some time now. They tell me that it will probably happen after busy season sometime. I'm really looking forward to it mainly to get away from this manager but also because I'm excited to learn the audit side of things.

[Ntw6817]

I work on the tax side so I don't really think they'll be letting me go right before the busy season. However, I've been trying to switch over to the audit side for some time now. They tell me that it will probably happen after busy season sometime. I'm really looking forward to it mainly to get away from this manager but also because I'm excited to learn the audit side of things.

[LatinoTurkCPA]

Yes I have been in the same situation, ended up going to HR but only once I had overwhelming evidence because before I played my hand. I gave them an opportunity to treat me fairly before going to HR but they didn't. They all sided with her until I played my hand but in the process burned lots of bridges and am an outcast at my job.

If your boss doesn't respect you they never will respect you, it's just the way it is. Put everything out in the open, constantly solicit feedback, constantly put to paper what you are doing to demonstrate your progress, be at their beck and call. That's really all that you can do, and even then they can decide to say you are under performing. If during the interview they don't seem like someone that you would like working under, perhaps think twice before accepting the job.

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[LatinoTurkCPA]

Yes I have been in the same situation, ended up going to HR but only once I had overwhelming evidence because before I played my hand. I gave them an opportunity to treat me fairly before going to HR but they didn't. They all sided with her until I played my hand but in the process burned lots of bridges and am an outcast at my job.

If your boss doesn't respect you they never will respect you, it's just the way it is. Put everything out in the open, constantly solicit feedback, constantly put to paper what you are doing to demonstrate your progress, be at their beck and call. That's really all that you can do, and even then they can decide to say you are under performing. If during the interview they don't seem like someone that you would like working under, perhaps think twice before accepting the job.

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