The ideal is someone who can tell you you’re right in a way that doesn’t sound like “yes”. It’s not rocket science. I’ve often heard “That’s a GREAT idea, sir” as well as “I wish I had thought of that” and “Oh my. Am I allowed to buy more stock?”
I just love it when people say “You know what your problem is ….” I mean they love to hear it – it means they have your best interests at heart – they are really thinking about what’s best for you. Doesn’t it??
Were he to prove himself to actually be Sagacious Man: “…..it is unconscionable that your pension package isn’t quadrupled to begin to match your value to the firm.”
If you speak your mind in the work place they are likely to lose their minds at the workplace and you will soon be in need of a new work place to be at.
Fortunately my Mamma didn’t raise no fool so I sold off my shares, tidied up my business, got a job across the street and watched my old employer implode. You learn pretty quickly in any job who has an open mind to criticism and suggestions and who doesn’t.
At one point Saddam Hussein invited his top generals and advisors in for a little “let your hair down and tell it like it is” session. “Nobody here but the members of the inner circle,” he noted. “And we need the best advice we can get. Don’t hold back. Everything’s on the table. What are we doing wrong? Everything stays within this room.”
Thruout the ensuing discussion he stayed silent, just nodded and took notes. Then, after everyone had spoken his piece, he had his harshest critics taken out and shot.
One of my dumbest open room comments when just out of college and hired as a junior exec at a Fortune 500 firm was to mean it when I said “I don’t do office politics or listen to office gossip”. And then at my next employer…
RAGs almost 5 years ago
White House?
Dtroutma almost 5 years ago
He’s about to get the bird.
Sanspareil almost 5 years ago
Sounds like several management meetings at Boeing that I attended! The corporate culture was stifling to say the least!
pschearer Premium Member almost 5 years ago
How is this cartoon not set in the White House??
Concretionist almost 5 years ago
The ideal is someone who can tell you you’re right in a way that doesn’t sound like “yes”. It’s not rocket science. I’ve often heard “That’s a GREAT idea, sir” as well as “I wish I had thought of that” and “Oh my. Am I allowed to buy more stock?”
jmworacle almost 5 years ago
The wise bosses will listen to sensible input.
hariseldon59 almost 5 years ago
Splunge?
keenanthelibrarian almost 5 years ago
I just love it when people say “You know what your problem is ….” I mean they love to hear it – it means they have your best interests at heart – they are really thinking about what’s best for you. Doesn’t it??
dot-the-I almost 5 years ago
Were he to prove himself to actually be Sagacious Man: “…..it is unconscionable that your pension package isn’t quadrupled to begin to match your value to the firm.”
Display almost 5 years ago
Ah… This is certainly a Kodak moment, isn’t it?
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Just like the surveys that are “anonymous” but are mysteriously numbered. Strange they are always sooo positive.
BlueNAL almost 5 years ago
I once had a co-worker who could change his mind in the middle of a sentence if the boss disagreed.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
If you speak your mind in the work place they are likely to lose their minds at the workplace and you will soon be in need of a new work place to be at.
1953Baby almost 5 years ago
Believe me, the LAST thing the OWGs in charge EVER want is a different outlook or opinion. . .
moderateisntleft almost 5 years ago
This has the feel of a Trump cabinet meeting…..
Bookworm almost 5 years ago
My favorite riposte from a former boss to me, “I didn’t say it was your fault! I just said I was going to blame you!”
NRHAWK Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Fortunately my Mamma didn’t raise no fool so I sold off my shares, tidied up my business, got a job across the street and watched my old employer implode. You learn pretty quickly in any job who has an open mind to criticism and suggestions and who doesn’t.
Richard S Russell Premium Member almost 5 years ago
At one point Saddam Hussein invited his top generals and advisors in for a little “let your hair down and tell it like it is” session. “Nobody here but the members of the inner circle,” he noted. “And we need the best advice we can get. Don’t hold back. Everything’s on the table. What are we doing wrong? Everything stays within this room.”
Thruout the ensuing discussion he stayed silent, just nodded and took notes. Then, after everyone had spoken his piece, he had his harshest critics taken out and shot.
nikpromo almost 5 years ago
The inference in today’s strip says all that needs to be said about corporate america today…..
marilynnbyerly almost 5 years ago
If you hire a true expert, you should listen to what he has to say. THEN you do what will enrich your own pockets.
thelordthygod666 almost 5 years ago
One of my dumbest open room comments when just out of college and hired as a junior exec at a Fortune 500 firm was to mean it when I said “I don’t do office politics or listen to office gossip”. And then at my next employer…
KEA almost 5 years ago
Hugo Matuschek: Don’t let me influence you. I want your opinion, your honest opinion. (Pirovitch disappears in a flash)
DCBakerEsq almost 5 years ago
The “C” in “C-Suite” doesn’t stand for “cunning.”
mistercatworks almost 5 years ago
The boss will fire you but then use your ideas as his own. It’s old trick but works every time.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 5 years ago
And wen the business fails the boss will use his golden parachute.
bakana almost 5 years ago
This is why the New Hire always gets the office with the Trapdoor under his desk chair.
braindead Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I want everyone to tell me the truth, even if it costs him his job. — Samuel Goldwyn