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I just try to ignore it. As a side note, I'm definitely looking forward to retirement. I've worked with too many unpleasant people over the years, and I'm looking forward to spending my days with people that I choose.
Ha. That pretty much sums up my working life, which is why I claim to have been semi-retired my entire life. I just never had the tolerance for a-holes or being disrespected in the workplace, and have had several jobs where I simply stopped going because I wasn't interested in dealing with a certain personality. All it takes is one bad apple to ruin what could otherwise be a good situation.
Now I'm self-employed and have reached a level where I'm okay with firing customers and choosing who I want to do business with. It goes both ways and I refuse to cater to moody cows no matter how much money is involved. Off ya go, NEXT!
Don't become invested in being 'friends' with a wonky boss. Do your work, be courteous, keep your head down.
I suppose if he did something that violated a company policy, you could dime him out to HR. But do you really want to deal with that?
You know he is moody. If you want to stay in your position, then figure out how to navigate around him.
Some people are just jerks, or, you simply don't connect with them. Make it work or figuring out how to deal with it is just part of "adulting".
Perhaps he's dealing with some stressful situations himself and his mood/temperament reflects it. Some are just better at compartmentalizing. If you care to deal with it - perhaps when he IS in a good mood, you can try and talk to him?
Perhaps he's dealing with some stressful situations himself and his mood/temperament reflects it. Some are just better at compartmentalizing. If you care to deal with it - perhaps when he IS in a good mood, you can try and talk to him?
That's what it sounds like--sometimes OP pings the boss when he's busy and stressed, and other times he's in a good mood with time to kill. Not everyone masks their emotions as well as others.
Bosses and employees are the same. They all have moments. Especially the middle aged ones. Besides stress at work, there could be having menopause for women and/or sex problem for men that contribute to their moods. Or they are going through difficult situations at home, such as having sick relatives, losing/arguing with bf/gf/spouse/partner, or getting a divorce, etc., (for both old and young). It's true.
Unless you are close friend with the boss or your co-worker, just watch out when someone's moody and stay away from that person.
I was under the impression that part of being a "professional" meant that you were able to keep your emotions in check. We all encounter stress and have bad days at work, but that doesn't make it OK to act like a jerk to your fellow employees.
Maybe he's one of those people who turns into a jerk when stressed out? That is, do you think it's that he's actually angry at you yet won't tell you why, or just angry at something and you (and I assume anyone else who's in his path) get some of the heat?
I was under the impression that part of being a "professional" meant that you were able to keep your emotions in check. We all encounter stress and have bad days at work, but that doesn't make it OK to act like a jerk to your fellow employees.
Exactly. Being stressed isn't a reason or excuse to act like a jerk to everyone. We all get stressed. If it affects you that much just go on Do Not Disturb for a while until you're in a better place mentally/emotionally.
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