My boss is an inspiration to everyone. He will scold us when it is required, he will insult us if it is required, and he will appreciate us wherever it is required. He is disciplined and punctual.
He rewards us with big money, which we can't even dream of when we do a good job. I got a car, a house, and a lucrative pay because of my boss. He holds a very high position in the software industry and teaches us everything. Being a significant figure, he is a blessing, and we are fortunate to have a boss like him, providing guidance beyond our expectations.
He is also a bit hyper, and I am quite apprehensive about his hyperactivity.
Today, I made a mistake, and he questioned me if I am from a farm or from the corporate industry. He pointed out that as a manager, he wonders if it is necessary for him to teach me like a child when I err. I acknowledge my mistake and am working to rectify the issue.
Seeking Advice: How to Impress Your Boss Year-Round
Now, my question to all of you in the group is—how can we consistently impress our boss every day of the year? If we aim for a year-round effort to create the best impression, we may succeed in achieving it for at least half of the days in a year.
I seek your thoughts and advice on how to make the best impression every day. Please share your innovative opinions and advice.
Note: Please refrain from replying that achieving this for 365 days is impossible. I am interested in hearing your out-of-the-box opinions and advice.
From India, Bangalore
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4He rewards us with big money, which we can't even dream of when we do a good job. I got a car, a house, and a lucrative pay because of my boss. He holds a very high position in the software industry and teaches us everything. Being a significant figure, he is a blessing, and we are fortunate to have a boss like him, providing guidance beyond our expectations.
He is also a bit hyper, and I am quite apprehensive about his hyperactivity.
Today, I made a mistake, and he questioned me if I am from a farm or from the corporate industry. He pointed out that as a manager, he wonders if it is necessary for him to teach me like a child when I err. I acknowledge my mistake and am working to rectify the issue.
Seeking Advice: How to Impress Your Boss Year-Round
Now, my question to all of you in the group is—how can we consistently impress our boss every day of the year? If we aim for a year-round effort to create the best impression, we may succeed in achieving it for at least half of the days in a year.
I seek your thoughts and advice on how to make the best impression every day. Please share your innovative opinions and advice.
Note: Please refrain from replying that achieving this for 365 days is impossible. I am interested in hearing your out-of-the-box opinions and advice.
From India, Bangalore
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Mr. Omkar, your boss, as stated by you, is very disciplined yet hypersensitive. He scolds employees when necessary, praises them when they deserve it, showers monetary rewards, and also provides grooming. From the description of your boss, he comes across to me as someone who combines the traits of a parent, a child, and an adult.
Since you did not pose any question regarding whether you should stay or quit, it appears that you want to continue there but also aim to impress your boss with your performance for 365 days. You also mentioned that if you target for 365 days, you can at least succeed for half the number of days in your mission. This shows that you have an inclination to work hard, which is commendable, and you also realize that it is challenging to satisfy a boss every day, which is practical. This understanding shall help you deal with your present anxiety.
You need to understand that it is difficult to change others, but it is within your ability to change yourself to adapt to a hard taskmaster with streaks of benevolence like your boss. The first change you need to make is to your perception that to err is human, but one can mitigate the incidence of committing errors by learning from past mistakes. List out the situations and actions that annoyed your boss, and explore the means/precautions on how you will not repeat them. Understand that your boss is impulsive in his responses to a mistake, either as a parent scolding and correcting, and at times as a child complaining and fault-finding. His motive may not be to humiliate employees. It is within your control to make your responses to your boss's reactions mature by not reacting to his remarks by replying and rebutting him but explaining to him why the mistake occurred and that you will take care of it in the future. However, when you are a valuable employee, the boss listens. So first try to do something of value to win his confidence and get closer to him. Then, if possible, try to seek a hearing with your boss when he is in his best mood to explain to him tactfully how you would like the feedback to be given.
Hope this helps.
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B. Saikumar
From India, Mumbai
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Since you did not pose any question regarding whether you should stay or quit, it appears that you want to continue there but also aim to impress your boss with your performance for 365 days. You also mentioned that if you target for 365 days, you can at least succeed for half the number of days in your mission. This shows that you have an inclination to work hard, which is commendable, and you also realize that it is challenging to satisfy a boss every day, which is practical. This understanding shall help you deal with your present anxiety.
You need to understand that it is difficult to change others, but it is within your ability to change yourself to adapt to a hard taskmaster with streaks of benevolence like your boss. The first change you need to make is to your perception that to err is human, but one can mitigate the incidence of committing errors by learning from past mistakes. List out the situations and actions that annoyed your boss, and explore the means/precautions on how you will not repeat them. Understand that your boss is impulsive in his responses to a mistake, either as a parent scolding and correcting, and at times as a child complaining and fault-finding. His motive may not be to humiliate employees. It is within your control to make your responses to your boss's reactions mature by not reacting to his remarks by replying and rebutting him but explaining to him why the mistake occurred and that you will take care of it in the future. However, when you are a valuable employee, the boss listens. So first try to do something of value to win his confidence and get closer to him. Then, if possible, try to seek a hearing with your boss when he is in his best mood to explain to him tactfully how you would like the feedback to be given.
Hope this helps.
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B. Saikumar
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As you requested, I won't give you any advice that "365 is not possible." However, I would surely say that "365 is NOT DESIRABLE" in your own long-term interest.
Understanding Interactions in the Workplace
Everyone encounters different types of people, be it the boss, peer, or subordinate/junior, at various points in one's career/life. Your interaction with each of them is a learning experience from which you pick up a few aspects in career/life and then go about correcting yourself and becoming better throughout your life. That's what life is all about.
In case you are in IT, it's all the more important due to the high chances of layoffs. Once one gets used to particular types of situations, complacency sets in, and any small change in the scenario has a far more serious effect on that person than it would otherwise have if he/she is used to different types of people/situations.
The Reality of Consistent Impressions
Now let's assume you figure out a way [or ways] to, as you said, 'get the best impression 365 days.' Realistically, you surely wouldn't be with this boss 365 days a year throughout your life. Looking at it, even spouses nowadays can't be taken for granted that way, I guess :-)
When you change your job, you most likely would have another boss. Will you or can you make an abrupt change in your personality to ensure you 'get the best impression 365 days' with that boss too, and how long will this go on in your career? Hope you got the point.
Focusing on Situations and Self-Improvement
There's another aspect to this 'wish' of yours. Obviously, some acts by you surely would begin to, at some point, involve peer competitors who also want to be in the good books of the boss... then what? You would then have to shift the reference point from your boss to this other peer to get the better of him... hope you get the point.
More than trying to satisfy any individual, I suggest focusing on SITUATIONS/ISSUES/WORK. That way, you get to be better and better, with the reference point being YOU and you ALONE throughout your life. Aim to be better tomorrow than you are today, and so on it ought to go. Else, there are high chances that you will end up only trying to satisfy everyone else but yourself.
All the Best.
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TS
From India, Hyderabad
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Understanding Interactions in the Workplace
Everyone encounters different types of people, be it the boss, peer, or subordinate/junior, at various points in one's career/life. Your interaction with each of them is a learning experience from which you pick up a few aspects in career/life and then go about correcting yourself and becoming better throughout your life. That's what life is all about.
In case you are in IT, it's all the more important due to the high chances of layoffs. Once one gets used to particular types of situations, complacency sets in, and any small change in the scenario has a far more serious effect on that person than it would otherwise have if he/she is used to different types of people/situations.
The Reality of Consistent Impressions
Now let's assume you figure out a way [or ways] to, as you said, 'get the best impression 365 days.' Realistically, you surely wouldn't be with this boss 365 days a year throughout your life. Looking at it, even spouses nowadays can't be taken for granted that way, I guess :-)
When you change your job, you most likely would have another boss. Will you or can you make an abrupt change in your personality to ensure you 'get the best impression 365 days' with that boss too, and how long will this go on in your career? Hope you got the point.
Focusing on Situations and Self-Improvement
There's another aspect to this 'wish' of yours. Obviously, some acts by you surely would begin to, at some point, involve peer competitors who also want to be in the good books of the boss... then what? You would then have to shift the reference point from your boss to this other peer to get the better of him... hope you get the point.
More than trying to satisfy any individual, I suggest focusing on SITUATIONS/ISSUES/WORK. That way, you get to be better and better, with the reference point being YOU and you ALONE throughout your life. Aim to be better tomorrow than you are today, and so on it ought to go. Else, there are high chances that you will end up only trying to satisfy everyone else but yourself.
All the Best.
Regards,
TS
From India, Hyderabad
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My Boss: An Inspiration
My boss is an inspiration to everyone. He will scold us when necessary, insult us if required, and appreciate us wherever it is deserved. He is disciplined and punctual.
He rewards us with significant bonuses, which we can't even dream of when we do a good job. I received a car, a house, and lucrative pay because of my boss. He holds a very high position in the software industry and teaches us everything. Being a prominent figure, he is a blessing to us. We are fortunate to have a boss like him, providing guidance beyond expectations.
He is also a bit hyper, and I am quite afraid of his hyperactivity.
Today, I made a mistake, and he questioned me, asking if I am from a farm or a corporate background. He mentioned that as a manager, it is not necessary for him to teach me like a child.
I acknowledge my mistake and am working to rectify the issue.
Seeking Advice: Making a Positive Impression
Now, my question to all of you in the group is, how can we make the best impression on the manager every day of the year? Even if we aim for the best impression for 365 days, achieving it for half of those days is a victory. I seek your thoughts and advice on how to make a positive impact consistently.
Note: Please do not respond stating that achieving this for 365 days is impossible. I am looking for innovative opinions and advice.
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Mr. Omkar,
Your note requesting not to mention that achieving this for 365 days is impossible is absurd.
As a new member who recently joined on 23rd August 2015, seeking advice should come with humility and respect, not with directives to seniors. Your attitude and behavior towards colleagues, especially seniors, could be a reason for your reprimands from the boss. To please your boss, expertise in your job and a respectful demeanor are essential. Perfection and being an all-rounder are not expected from anyone.
Can you claim to have ten fingers all equal in size? Just as perfection in fingers is rare, expecting 365 equally good days is unrealistic. It all depends on your work ethic and attitude towards others.
This is an open forum, and everyone is entitled to express their views. Avoid dictating terms to participants in the future, as you are not their superior, and they are not obligated to follow your commands. Hire a paid expert if you seek obedience through directives, though even then, arrogance won't be well received.
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From India, Delhi
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My boss is an inspiration to everyone. He will scold us when necessary, insult us if required, and appreciate us wherever it is deserved. He is disciplined and punctual.
He rewards us with significant bonuses, which we can't even dream of when we do a good job. I received a car, a house, and lucrative pay because of my boss. He holds a very high position in the software industry and teaches us everything. Being a prominent figure, he is a blessing to us. We are fortunate to have a boss like him, providing guidance beyond expectations.
He is also a bit hyper, and I am quite afraid of his hyperactivity.
Today, I made a mistake, and he questioned me, asking if I am from a farm or a corporate background. He mentioned that as a manager, it is not necessary for him to teach me like a child.
I acknowledge my mistake and am working to rectify the issue.
Seeking Advice: Making a Positive Impression
Now, my question to all of you in the group is, how can we make the best impression on the manager every day of the year? Even if we aim for the best impression for 365 days, achieving it for half of those days is a victory. I seek your thoughts and advice on how to make a positive impact consistently.
Note: Please do not respond stating that achieving this for 365 days is impossible. I am looking for innovative opinions and advice.
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Mr. Omkar,
Your note requesting not to mention that achieving this for 365 days is impossible is absurd.
As a new member who recently joined on 23rd August 2015, seeking advice should come with humility and respect, not with directives to seniors. Your attitude and behavior towards colleagues, especially seniors, could be a reason for your reprimands from the boss. To please your boss, expertise in your job and a respectful demeanor are essential. Perfection and being an all-rounder are not expected from anyone.
Can you claim to have ten fingers all equal in size? Just as perfection in fingers is rare, expecting 365 equally good days is unrealistic. It all depends on your work ethic and attitude towards others.
This is an open forum, and everyone is entitled to express their views. Avoid dictating terms to participants in the future, as you are not their superior, and they are not obligated to follow your commands. Hire a paid expert if you seek obedience through directives, though even then, arrogance won't be well received.
Regards
From India, Delhi
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Understanding the Boss's Perspective
Probably, the querist did not mean to be arrogant but is so carried away by the boss that he wants more suggestions to keep him happy all the time. This kind of scenario is neither possible nor desirable. One works to achieve results and not merely to please someone else. If a boss can ask a subordinate, "Are you from a farmer background?", there is something overbearing in the question. Farmers are not to be looked down upon in this manner. That gives a clue to the boss and his thought process. Maybe he is not all that an inspiration as is being claimed.
Interpreting the Statement
If you interpret his statement properly, "please don't reply to me 365 is not possible," it clearly means he does not want more suggestions. Rather, he wants only those to respond who cannot suggest to him how to please his boss 365 days, not even less by one day. That means his choice is quite restricted, whereas nobody can suggest to him how to keep his boss pleased for all the 365 days of the year. THAT MEANS NONE SHOULD GIVE A RESPONSE. Is that not a thoughtless and nonsensical command on his part? That itself suggests he does not apply his mind before talking or writing anything, let alone discharging his duties and responsibilities in the office.
So far as the remarks of his boss about his being from a farmland, he has not made even a slight mention of which of his deeds his boss commented like that. He should not have kept guessing the members just to please him to further please his boss, that too for all the 365 days of a year.
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From India, Delhi
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Probably, the querist did not mean to be arrogant but is so carried away by the boss that he wants more suggestions to keep him happy all the time. This kind of scenario is neither possible nor desirable. One works to achieve results and not merely to please someone else. If a boss can ask a subordinate, "Are you from a farmer background?", there is something overbearing in the question. Farmers are not to be looked down upon in this manner. That gives a clue to the boss and his thought process. Maybe he is not all that an inspiration as is being claimed.
Interpreting the Statement
If you interpret his statement properly, "please don't reply to me 365 is not possible," it clearly means he does not want more suggestions. Rather, he wants only those to respond who cannot suggest to him how to please his boss 365 days, not even less by one day. That means his choice is quite restricted, whereas nobody can suggest to him how to keep his boss pleased for all the 365 days of the year. THAT MEANS NONE SHOULD GIVE A RESPONSE. Is that not a thoughtless and nonsensical command on his part? That itself suggests he does not apply his mind before talking or writing anything, let alone discharging his duties and responsibilities in the office.
So far as the remarks of his boss about his being from a farmland, he has not made even a slight mention of which of his deeds his boss commented like that. He should not have kept guessing the members just to please him to further please his boss, that too for all the 365 days of a year.
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From India, Delhi
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My apologies if I made any negative comments on the post, and I mean it. My boss is everything to me and to my life until my last breath, and I want to be a business asset to our company. I am not playing any other role at all; I just want to contribute to my company until my last breath. I don't have seniors in my friends group, and I don't like to discuss job-related matters with my family members as they lack experience in these areas. Hence, I posted my discussion in this group and wanted to seek advice/suggestions from CiteHR members.
All of your advice is very important to me, and I have noted them in my diary and started implementing them. Nathrao ji and Dhingra ji, thank you so very much for your valuable time and words. As I am new to this group, I will be careful in my writing hereafter.
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Omkar Bezzanki
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All of your advice is very important to me, and I have noted them in my diary and started implementing them. Nathrao ji and Dhingra ji, thank you so very much for your valuable time and words. As I am new to this group, I will be careful in my writing hereafter.
Regards,
Omkar Bezzanki
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From India, Bangalore
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Mr. Omkar,
During our telephonic conversation, I previously suggested a simple formula, "you must have command over your deeds and words," to please others the most. It is understood that achieving perfection in pleasing the boss every day of the year is challenging, given various factors such as an employee's passion for work, humility, and the boss's mood swings based on circumstances.
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During our telephonic conversation, I previously suggested a simple formula, "you must have command over your deeds and words," to please others the most. It is understood that achieving perfection in pleasing the boss every day of the year is challenging, given various factors such as an employee's passion for work, humility, and the boss's mood swings based on circumstances.
From India, Delhi
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