Why Your Boss Hates You

From Office Space to The Office, pop culture is loaded with evil, clueless, stupid, boneheaded, and malicious employers. But did you ever stop and think about what those bosses think about the people who work for them? Maybe your boss actually hates you? Check out The Guardian's piece on what the bosses of the world dislike about the people that toil for them and see how many of its points hit home. If nothing else it makes for a fun way to kill a few minutes, even if you're a model employee. Topping the list: Lateness. A huge pet peeve not just of bosses but of co-workers as well (at least the ones who got to work on time). The story notes that being late is strike one, but offering a lame excuse is strike two. Employees unconcerned with when they get to the office send a signal that they don't care about their jobs. Kissing up is on the list in a couple of ways: Trying to be the boss's "best friend" and in showing "too much initiative." Both are annoying to a boss who has lots to do and doesn't want to chit-chat about what you did over the weekend nor does he have time for grand schemes which you aren't qualified to carry out. Lying about stupid things is another big one. Is it strangely convenient that you got sick the day after a three-day weekend and that somehow you aren't available to pick up the phone? It isn't even the absurd lie that causes your boss angst. My favorite line in this piece: "The biggest insult is that you think they believe you." There's a full list of ten reasons your boss hates you if you click on through. Some are vague repeats of each other, but the writing is good enough to merit devouring the whole story. Just remember, the #11 reason your boss hates you is goofing off on company time while reading stories like this. LINK: Tough at the top