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> I pretend to like my boss’ jokes, some of his interests etc. Makes for a way better relationship. I’m not the only one who does it. I’d say the majority does!
by yakshaving_jgt 3y ago
> I pretend to like my boss’ jokes, some of his interests etc. Makes for a way better relationship. I’m not the only one who does it. I’d say the majority does!
Speaking as a boss, this is deeply depressing.
- switch007 3y agoNot unexpected though surely. Why should employees not engage in marketing, just like your company does? Sucking up to your boss is a tale as old as time lol
- yakshaving_jgt 3y agoNo, not unexpected, but depressing nonetheless.
- orwin 3y agoFirst: not all employees. Second, i think it really depends on how your employees need job security. I don't (most IT people in my country do not), so probably not playing games like that. I'll still be polite, and i'm really a good target for jokes, its rare i don't find one funny, but if you fire me, i'll just go my way and find another job. I interview well, and i do not need money. [edit] I also have to add that some people on the spectrum (who were called "Asperger" a few years ago in my country) have troubles pretending and lying, so target those if you're afraid you're being lied too. They aren't easy to work with if you don't understand them (you really have to make them trust you and their environment, else they won't communicate as much as they should to be able to work in a team), but it can really be worth it.
- yakshaving_jgt 3y agoYes. I understand, and agree.