When Your Boss Says Inappropriate Things--

Corkey · 03-26-2010, 11:24 PM

Write her a letter if she wont give you a moment of her time. Call her on it, it can be done politely if you need to.

Odarlin · 03-27-2010, 01:08 AM

well,
One idea.

You could introduce a proposal for a sensitivity in the workplace seminar as a way to maintain an up to date and professional image in a rapidly changing global market place. Make the idea make her look good. I don't think this is about being right, it's about making an effective change and if she gets on board it could be pretty effective. Hell, it's her job to call people on this.

Even if she doesn't jump for the proposal she might consider how her comments are perceived in a fresh light.

If she doesn't reflect on it then nothing you said would have made much of a difference anyway.

If that's the case there is always the tack.

Queerasfck · 03-27-2010, 01:46 AM

HSIN,

A couple of ideas. You could ignore her and avoid her. Since she's not there a lot of the time it probably wouldn't be that hard. Grin and bear it.
Or you could ask to speak to her one on one in a private meeting and bring up the issues.
Or you could immediately correct her when she says something rude or offensive. Maybe something like "you know it's really inappropriate and insensitive to call someone ________________."
Lastly, since she says inappropriate things all the time I am sure there are other staff members who feel the same way you do. If you trust them maybe you could all talk to her together. Then you could all band together and get her crazy stupid ass fired!
Good luck with this! Keep us posted.

03-26-2010, 11:24 PM	#1
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03-27-2010, 01:46 AM	#3
Queerasfck Senior Member How Do You Identify?: still ballin' Relationship Status: Triple X Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: west side Posts: 2,544 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,716 Thanked 6,488 Times in 1,638 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	HSIN, A couple of ideas. You could ignore her and avoid her. Since she's not there a lot of the time it probably wouldn't be that hard. Grin and bear it. Or you could ask to speak to her one on one in a private meeting and bring up the issues. Or you could immediately correct her when she says something rude or offensive. Maybe something like "you know it's really inappropriate and insensitive to call someone ________________." Lastly, since she says inappropriate things all the time I am sure there are other staff members who feel the same way you do. If you trust them maybe you could all talk to her together. Then you could all band together and get her crazy stupid ass fired! Good luck with this! Keep us posted. __________________ http://www.advertisingarchives.co.uk...28750fb328.jpg

03-27-2010, 01:08 AM	#2
Odarlin Member How Do You Identify?: Undine Preferred Pronoun?: Sexy Relationship Status: Finding my immortal soul one giggle at a time. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: under a bright and cheery rock Posts: 290 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 506 Thanked 178 Times in 69 Posts Rep Power: 22	well, One idea. You could introduce a proposal for a sensitivity in the workplace seminar as a way to maintain an up to date and professional image in a rapidly changing global market place. Make the idea make her look good. I don't think this is about being right, it's about making an effective change and if she gets on board it could be pretty effective. Hell, it's her job to call people on this. Even if she doesn't jump for the proposal she might consider how her comments are perceived in a fresh light. If she doesn't reflect on it then nothing you said would have made much of a difference anyway. If that's the case there is always the tack.