Hi Friends,
I am in a serious problem. Really need your suggestion. I have joined an MNC as an Asst Manager-HR. My problem is my boss. He is very rude, and I have never come across a personality like this before. In my last company, I was involved in multiple tasks and was a very efficient employee. In fact, they did not release me, and I only got my resignation approved after one month.
Here in this new company, it's been 2 months now, but my boss is really a tough personality. He is rude to the entire staff. Everybody is upset, but what can we do? Even if we all work fine, he never acknowledges it; instead, he criticizes us, and that too in front of everybody. I don't feel like talking to him and generally avoid him. I do all the communication with him through emails only. The entire office here engages in gossiping about him. He is an NRI, and as per the company rule, he spends 15 days in Singapore and 15 days in India. It seems like he prefers Singapore culture but not the same for India. He keeps scolding everybody, even on trivial matters. He is very impatient as well.
I really don't know how to tackle the situation. Aside from him, the entire staff is very good. Should I look for another option, or should I stick to this company and gain experience in handling difficult people? I have the option of changing jobs at the moment, but would that be a practical decision?
Please advise and help me.
Thanks,
Shweta Jaitly
From India, Coimbatore
15I am in a serious problem. Really need your suggestion. I have joined an MNC as an Asst Manager-HR. My problem is my boss. He is very rude, and I have never come across a personality like this before. In my last company, I was involved in multiple tasks and was a very efficient employee. In fact, they did not release me, and I only got my resignation approved after one month.
Here in this new company, it's been 2 months now, but my boss is really a tough personality. He is rude to the entire staff. Everybody is upset, but what can we do? Even if we all work fine, he never acknowledges it; instead, he criticizes us, and that too in front of everybody. I don't feel like talking to him and generally avoid him. I do all the communication with him through emails only. The entire office here engages in gossiping about him. He is an NRI, and as per the company rule, he spends 15 days in Singapore and 15 days in India. It seems like he prefers Singapore culture but not the same for India. He keeps scolding everybody, even on trivial matters. He is very impatient as well.
I really don't know how to tackle the situation. Aside from him, the entire staff is very good. Should I look for another option, or should I stick to this company and gain experience in handling difficult people? I have the option of changing jobs at the moment, but would that be a practical decision?
Please advise and help me.
Thanks,
Shweta Jaitly
From India, Coimbatore
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Hi Shweta,
In my view, job hopping should be the last option. Even if you move on, you can get the same type of boss or even worse, a boss who is very sweet but doesn't take things professionally. I think you have a great opportunity to learn to deal with difficult people. So, I would suggest you stay, focus on work, and keep observing your boss to see what frustrates him and what kind of behavior keeps him calm. That way, you will find a way to deal with him and also to get your work done without too much of a problem.
Thanks and Regards,
Siva
From India, Mumbai
In my view, job hopping should be the last option. Even if you move on, you can get the same type of boss or even worse, a boss who is very sweet but doesn't take things professionally. I think you have a great opportunity to learn to deal with difficult people. So, I would suggest you stay, focus on work, and keep observing your boss to see what frustrates him and what kind of behavior keeps him calm. That way, you will find a way to deal with him and also to get your work done without too much of a problem.
Thanks and Regards,
Siva
From India, Mumbai
Hi Shweta,
You should continue working at the same place and learn how to manage difficult people.
You can take your co-workers into confidence, including seniors, and prepare action plans to tackle him.
A positive and collective effort by all in the organization will change him.
Regards,
Mahesh K Prasad
From India, Mumbai
You should continue working at the same place and learn how to manage difficult people.
You can take your co-workers into confidence, including seniors, and prepare action plans to tackle him.
A positive and collective effort by all in the organization will change him.
Regards,
Mahesh K Prasad
From India, Mumbai
In my opinion, you should stay there. You will learn a lot from this kind of situation (My personal experience says so). Sometimes you will feel you should look around for another opportunity, but try to give some time to this job also. Be calm and patient and concentrate on what you are doing. It will help you understand how to deal with difficult people and how to manage a difficult boss.
Regards,
J
Regards,
J
Hi Shweta,
I have had a similar experience in the past. It will be a great experience for you. Enjoy your time there and I fully agree with the suggestions from my colleagues. Take the criticism positively and emerge as a winner. Definitely, you should follow this.
From India, Pune
I have had a similar experience in the past. It will be a great experience for you. Enjoy your time there and I fully agree with the suggestions from my colleagues. Take the criticism positively and emerge as a winner. Definitely, you should follow this.
From India, Pune
Hi Shweta , Here is an attachment regarding Are you the victim of a bad boss? This was posted on this site few months before. Hope it helps you. Regards mahesh k prasad
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
Hi Shwetha,
Sweet are the fruits of adversity. People who have worked in adverse situations will gain more knowledge and enough tactics to deal with any person with a different attitude. Rolling stones gather no mass. So, my friend, please don't be considered by organizations as a rolling stone. Instead, become like Hercules, brave the situations, and become strong.
All the best.🌟
From India, Hyderabad
Sweet are the fruits of adversity. People who have worked in adverse situations will gain more knowledge and enough tactics to deal with any person with a different attitude. Rolling stones gather no mass. So, my friend, please don't be considered by organizations as a rolling stone. Instead, become like Hercules, brave the situations, and become strong.
All the best.🌟
From India, Hyderabad
Hi Shewtha,
Whenever an employee goes through a change, it is a gamble for both the employee and the employer. I believe, as an HR professional, you are well aware of this. So, why are you worried? Perhaps it is just a temporary phase, and your boss wants you to be more productive than your current output level.
A few suggestions: continue to observe his feedback, whether in terms of queries, advice, etc. Analyze these inputs, and if they are theoretical in nature, clarify those aspects. This way, you can benefit by gaining knowledge and developing the skills to handle challenging situations, which will be an invaluable asset for your future.
Lastly, remember that such situations happen to everyone, so there is no need to worry at all.
From India, Delhi
Whenever an employee goes through a change, it is a gamble for both the employee and the employer. I believe, as an HR professional, you are well aware of this. So, why are you worried? Perhaps it is just a temporary phase, and your boss wants you to be more productive than your current output level.
A few suggestions: continue to observe his feedback, whether in terms of queries, advice, etc. Analyze these inputs, and if they are theoretical in nature, clarify those aspects. This way, you can benefit by gaining knowledge and developing the skills to handle challenging situations, which will be an invaluable asset for your future.
Lastly, remember that such situations happen to everyone, so there is no need to worry at all.
From India, Delhi
Thanks to all for your replies. I guess you all have stated it correctly. Instead of quitting, I should start dealing with it. I also think it can be the best HR practical experience.
Honestly, if I say, I have never come across such a personality. That's why I was not comfortable. But I guess this situation is not that tough to handle.
Rgds
Shweta
From India, Coimbatore
Honestly, if I say, I have never come across such a personality. That's why I was not comfortable. But I guess this situation is not that tough to handle.
Rgds
Shweta
From India, Coimbatore
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