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Lebenz · #16 01-03-2003, 10:28 AM

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Originally posted by DALE DORIA
Soooooooooooooooooooo LEBENZ.................Sounds like you got pissed on!

We've all spent some time in the rest room, right?

rickg · #17 01-03-2003, 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by Lebenz
Aw come on. That was just a little jab at humor, as I’m sure you know.....I have much too strong a sense of morals to be a lawyer....plus, I enjoy sleeping well at night! (no flames, please)

I'm just in awe of your way with words.

DALE DORIA · #18 01-03-2003, 05:16 PM

EXACTLY!!!

placo1 · #19 01-03-2003, 05:48 PM

Kuan,

I'm going to answer your question with a question.

What is the cause which has led you into the situation where you will need to piss someone off? Whoever or whatever the cause should help give you the answer who to piss off.

rickg · #20 01-03-2003, 06:20 PM

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Originally posted by placo1
Kuan,

I'm going to answer your question with a question.

What is the cause which has led you into the situation where you will need to piss someone off? Whoever or whatever the cause should help give you the answer who to piss off.

Yes, we need to identify who is the pissee, and who is the pissor, and what the piss factor is. (I think we need Lebenz in on this one. He can straighten it out

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rickg · #21 01-03-2003, 06:30 PM

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Originally posted by rickg
Boy, is that a timely question! I just pissed off my boss this morning!
I usually pick people over me. I have the attitude, be it a bad one or not, that they are where they are because they want to be. That puts on their shoulders to do a better job at their job then those under them. If they don't, they don't belong there.

Well, I was right....again! He backed waaaay down today...again!

TimFreeh · #22 01-04-2003, 09:57 AM

MIke

You are exactly correct. When you become the boss you will be too far removed from many situations to know what is the correct call. You must evaluate the character of the person making the decision and try to see why he made that particular play. Its not always easy.....

I try to make decisions without regard to who I might piss off, I try to evaluate all the variables and make the best call. This tactic has worked pretty well for me in the long run but it can be make for bumpy going in the short run. It also helps if the company you are working for is a performance based outfit as opposed to a patronage/political operation.

One other important thing to keep in mind is that you should ALWAYS be open to changing your mind if new imformation becomes available or if someone changes your views after a discussion. I've seen way too many managers that think changing ANY decision is a sign of weakness.

Tim