I worked for a man who loved giving bad news so much, he couldn’t give good news without making it sound bad. He’d say sternly, “Meg! Get into my office right away!” I’d go in, worried, and he’d say “here’s your bonus cheque.” He’d try to isolate people so he could get the reaction of (hopeful) terror from as many people as possible.
He’s old fashioned in that. I sort of like a person that says things to a person directly. However, when someone admits that they like to pull wings off of flies, he’s got problems and this guy has them. I guess the good thing is that he won’t stab you in the back, but he will stab you…..
Years ago, during a layoff, you found out you were booted when your badge didn’t work to get inside. By the time my shift rolled around, a few women were standing at the door, afraid to swipe their badge.
codycab 6 months ago
Plus, chief has had years of practice.
C 6 months ago
It’s the small things that matter
Wilde Bill 6 months ago
He loves to see the look of despair cross their face. You don’t get that from an e-mail.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member 6 months ago
Ah! The good old capitalism!
The dude from FL Premium Member 6 months ago
Thorny has a home, might he get demoted? NO…where to?
GROG Premium Member 6 months ago
He loves being the bearer of bad news.
sheltonbc Premium Member 6 months ago
The punch line should’ve been that he always relished giving good news in person. If he enjoys it, then to him it would be good.
nosirrom 6 months ago
In this case killing the messenger might be a good thing.
dcdete. 6 months ago
Panel one, something you don’t want to start a conversation with your boss with, on this Thursday morning.
Just-me 6 months ago
Veeblefester likes the personal approach as it gives him the opportunity to watch the doomed employee plead and cry.
kucpa Premium Member 6 months ago
Remember: Boss spelled backwards is double s-o-b.
Skeptical Meg 6 months ago
I worked for a man who loved giving bad news so much, he couldn’t give good news without making it sound bad. He’d say sternly, “Meg! Get into my office right away!” I’d go in, worried, and he’d say “here’s your bonus cheque.” He’d try to isolate people so he could get the reaction of (hopeful) terror from as many people as possible.
General Trelane (Ret.) Premium Member 6 months ago
Don’t deprive yourself of joy Rancid .
pat sandy creator 6 months ago
the personal touch…
[Traveler] Premium Member 6 months ago
Just the kind of guy that he is
flemmingo 6 months ago
“Chief you are such a great boss! “
Chris 6 months ago
that he does… sometimes loudly so others could hear it too. :j
preacherman Premium Member 6 months ago
Ah, yes, Bossman, the Trumpian method. I wonder if it weren’t for the meager pay you hand out, if there’d be any workers at all. Not even, Brutus.
CorkLock 6 months ago
Mr V likes to crush people’ hearts face to face. With security present. Real Heel Man – Err Real He man.
ladykat 6 months ago
I’m sure you have, Chief.
petermerck 6 months ago
Emails can’t toss you out of the building. That’s the personal touch.
raybarb44 6 months ago
He’s old fashioned in that. I sort of like a person that says things to a person directly. However, when someone admits that they like to pull wings off of flies, he’s got problems and this guy has them. I guess the good thing is that he won’t stab you in the back, but he will stab you…..
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member 6 months ago
Of course he does – on brand! If only Rancid had a Snidely Whiplash type mustache to twirl when he said that! Bwahawhawhaw.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 6 months ago
And old money bags thinks that is one of his best qualities………..
cuzinron47 6 months ago
Which reminds him, tomorrow is firing day. He waits til Friday so he gets a full weeks work out them first.
djtenltd 6 months ago
Why in the world does Brutus set himself up for Veeblefester’s snide and condescending remarks??
Willameano Premium Member 6 months ago
Years ago, during a layoff, you found out you were booted when your badge didn’t work to get inside. By the time my shift rolled around, a few women were standing at the door, afraid to swipe their badge.