Things I refuse to do as a Manager

MrMerkinball

This is a little list I made for myself as I moved up the ranks managing hotels. It's a list of things my old bosses used to do that pissed me off and I swore I would never do them If I ever became a big-wig

I keep this list framed in my office:

My Management 10 Commandments

1. Never make anyone feel guilty for leaving early, on time or taking a day off.
2. Never send an email to everyone complaining about results, unless the email gives specific directions
3. Never schedule an UNNESSECARY MEETINGS!
4. Never do people's work for them
5. Never be afraid to make a Decision.
6. Never try to be everyone's friend. (That's not what they want)
7. Never speak - and say nothing
8. Never let a day end without praising someone
9. Never intimidate an employee
10. Never be a jerk off

BinauralJam

MrMerkinball wrote:

This is a little list I made for myself as I moved up the ranks managing hotels. It's a list of things my old bosses used to do that pissed me off and I swore I would never do them If I ever became a big-wig

I keep this list framed in my office:

My Management 10 Commandments

1. Never make anyone feel guilty for leaving early, on time or taking a day off.
2. Never send an email to everyone complaining about results, unless the email gives specific directions
3. Never schedule an UNNESSECARY MEETINGS!
4. Never do people's work for them
5. Never be afraid to make a Decision.
6. Never try to be everyone's friend. (That's not what they want)
7. Never speak - and say nothing
8. Never let a day end without praising someone
9. Never intimidate an employee
10. Never be a jerk off

#9 can be fun

Jukee

I like #1 especially. My manager constantly does this.

unlost dogs

You should add,
"Never regularly dissolve into tears in meetings because the VP is hard on you."

(Something I've seen my fair share of, always is excruciatingly uncomfortable to witness. Lots of hands folded, staring at the table.)

RKCNDY

you might want to add...'Never pit one employee against another" and "If there is an issue between 2 employees, always listen to BOTH emloyees...noever take 'sides'"

and can I work for you?

Lizard

MrMerkinball wrote:

This is a little list I made for myself as I moved up the ranks managing hotels. It's a list of things my old bosses used to do that pissed me off and I swore I would never do them If I ever became a big-wig

I keep this list framed in my office:

My Management 10 Commandments

1. Never make anyone feel guilty for leaving early, on time or taking a day off.
2. Never send an email to everyone complaining about results, unless the email gives specific directions
3. Never schedule an UNNESSECARY MEETINGS!
4. Never do people's work for them
5. Never be afraid to make a Decision.
6. Never try to be everyone's friend. (That's not what they want)
7. Never speak - and say nothing
8. Never let a day end without praising someone
9. Never intimidate an employee
10. Never jerk off, especially on the breadspreads

Fixed #10 for you.

MrMerkinball

Lizard wrote:

MrMerkinball wrote:

This is a little list I made for myself as I moved up the ranks managing hotels. It's a list of things my old bosses used to do that pissed me off and I swore I would never do them If I ever became a big-wig

I keep this list framed in my office:

My Management 10 Commandments

1. Never make anyone feel guilty for leaving early, on time or taking a day off.
2. Never send an email to everyone complaining about results, unless the email gives specific directions
3. Never schedule an UNNESSECARY MEETINGS!
4. Never do people's work for them
5. Never be afraid to make a Decision.
6. Never try to be everyone's friend. (That's not what they want)
7. Never speak - and say nothing
8. Never let a day end without praising someone
9. Never intimidate an employee
10. Never jerk off, especially on the breadspreads

Fixed #10 for you.

Well played

CAVSTARR313

Lizard wrote:

MrMerkinball wrote:

This is a little list I made for myself as I moved up the ranks managing hotels. It's a list of things my old bosses used to do that pissed me off and I swore I would never do them If I ever became a big-wig

I keep this list framed in my office:

My Management 10 Commandments

1. Never make anyone feel guilty for leaving early, on time or taking a day off.
2. Never send an email to everyone complaining about results, unless the email gives specific directions
3. Never schedule an UNNESSECARY MEETINGS!
4. Never do people's work for them
5. Never be afraid to make a Decision.
6. Never try to be everyone's friend. (That's not what they want)
7. Never speak - and say nothing
8. Never let a day end without praising someone
9. Never jerk off on an intimidated employee near the beadspreads

I have used the revised 10th rule and combined it with 9

dcfaithful

Nice rules! Do you need a new employee? :shifty:

Jeanwah

4and20 wrote:

you might want to add...'Never pit one employee against another" and "If there is an issue between 2 employees, always listen to BOTH emloyees...noever take 'sides'"

and can I work for you?

Yes, please add this one, VERY important. :thumbup:

And I wouldn't mind working for you, Mr. Merkinball either.

Drowned Out

Positive reinforcement? How novel :roll: I know people with management schooling who just don't understand the concept...
Ya, you've got it right...I've never actually written them down, but I agree 100% with your style.

MrMerkinball

You're all hired. Bunch of Jerk Off's

mysticweed

BinauralJam wrote:

MrMerkinball wrote:

This is a little list I made for myself as I moved up the ranks managing hotels. It's a list of things my old bosses used to do that pissed me off and I swore I would never do them If I ever became a big-wig

I keep this list framed in my office:

My Management 10 Commandments

1. Never make anyone feel guilty for leaving early, on time or taking a day off.
2. Never send an email to everyone complaining about results, unless the email gives specific directions
3. Never schedule an UNNESSECARY MEETINGS!
4. Never do people's work for them
5. Never be afraid to make a Decision.
6. Never try to be everyone's friend. (That's not what they want)
7. Never speak - and say nothing
8. Never let a day end without praising someone
9. Never intimidate an employee
10. Never be a jerk off

#9 can be fun

so can #10
oh wait
never BE a jerk off

Thoughts_Arrive

I hate some managers.
Our HR lady pulled her assistant aside and said ''Don't you ever, ever, question my authority" all because her assistant asked her where the switch for the air con is situated. :?