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51-59,
anonymous
writes:My boss is very mistrusting person. She insists on reviewing everyone's work personally though she doesn't have the time so it slows down everything because the works sits on her desk for days and people run out things to do until she's approved it. The employees here are dedicated professionals, I don't know why she insists on baby-sitting everyone. She also expects perfection, though she makes more mistakes than any of us, is very sloppy in her work, rushes through things, misses deadlines, is very unorganized in general, loses papers because her office is such a mess - yet she freaks out if any of us make the slightest error. When annual raises came due, I was told that I would not be receiving one because I make too many errors. I know I don't make any more errors than anyone else and half the time when I do make mistakes it's because she told me how to do something wrong. I also think "politics" are to blame. I'm not an ass-kisser. But I do a good job, come in every day and do whatever she dumps on me with a smile. I don't gossip, I don't grumble to other employees, I just keep to myself. I also have a ex-friend who doesn't approve of my divorce or my new b/f and I think he's bad-mouthing me because he's in tight with my boss so it feels like she's developed a bad attitude toward me but I can't prove it. I don't want to change jobs because overall, I enjoy working here. The employees are nice, it's laid back here, the work is easy, the pay is good, but I'm getting sick of being unappreciated and feeling like I have to watch my back. Unfortunately I don't know how to turn things around, her Daddy owns this company. Get the picture? There's no one above her who I could complain to and feel like I'd get anywhere and I think it would just make matters worse. I try to be friendly with her but she seems to ignore me most of the time. I don't know how we got off track or how to get it back on track because in the past, when I've tried to talk to her one-on-one nothing has changed. Any advise?
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reader, stina  +, writes (20 September 2007):
 Hi Anonymous,
You say that her father owns the business, so I know that kind of causes some problems right there.
Does your company have an HR department? Perhaps you and a group of your coworkers need to discuss the problems with your HR generalist. If things are done in a professional manner, then perhaps some action may be taken. It's worth a shot.
Also, does your company do bi-annual employee reviews? This would probably help eliminate the problem and demonstrate why you really should be given a raise. That is what my company does. Perhaps you could suggest it to your HR department, as well. Or you could at least try to have it implemented within the department you work for. It might also score you some points with your boss if you bring up something that would help with workflow.
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I'll give you some of the information that is covered in our employee review sessions:
*Employee Background*
Employee Name
Employee Number
Position Title
Length of Time in Current Position
Performance Period (the dates that are under review/currently being discussed)
Manager's Name
*Employee Objectives, Results, and Manager Comments*
Schedule and Cost Objectives - Describe specific targets and actions necessary to achieve organizational cost objectives and/or major milestones. List approx 5 objectives. What were the results? List manager comments on each item.
Additional Objectives - Describe specific targets and actions that benefit the department and company that are not schedule and cost sensitive. (List on-going projects that you are tasked with or create that make your department stand out from the rest of the company.)
Development Objectives - Describe goals that you are working toward that will improve your knowledge and leadership within the company. (List classes/seminars you wish to take, meetings you will lead that will educate your coworkers, if you plan to be a mentor or mentee, etc.)
*Leadership Factors*
Build Credibility - Act ethically, know how to challege and when to support staff, demonstrate good communication skills, display confidence and present items in a clear and concise manner.
Lead People - Encourage and motive coworkers and staff by building business/team relationships through group projects, mentoring and assisting others.
Drive Process Improvement - Collaborate with coworkers to ensure that challenging taks are completed in a timely fashion and with quality results.
Execute Strategy and Results - A focus on the overall goals of the company by contributing to financial results, demonstrating a strong work eithic, building reputable bonds with customers and clients.
*Any Additional Goals or Comments*
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Each of the objectives that you list should have a rating. Maybe 1 is the worst, 5 is the best. Then you can determine from the results (once you've figured out your final 1 - 5 result from all of the numbers combined) how you are really doing within your current position. This will also help you figure out what areas need to be improved, how they can be improved, etc because you have everything listed along with your boss's comments.
I think that you'll not only impress your boss, but you'll get that raise that you want and possibly get more noticed in your company. That means promotions and no more having to work for the boss you're currently reporting under.
Hope this helps! I know that it doesn't directly answer your question of how to deal with the head guy's daughter, but it will make you stand out, which is probably more important in the long run anyway. When it comes to making the Bi-Annual Review suggestion, I recommend bringing it up with your HR department first - let them know what you have in mind before you say anything to your boss. (You want to make sure you're credited with this work!)
Take care.
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 September 2007): I forget the name of the film, but it starred Sigourney Weaver as the boss, and Meg Ryan as the employee (someone help me here!)
The boss got her come-uppance eventually as she was useless. Sounds like a similar situation, but if Daddy is the boss there might be problems pointing out to him that his daughter is an a**hole!
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