How do you work for someone you can't respect?

Nothingman54

TransplantedNewf wrote:

I'm sitting at my desk, listening to my boss talk to his friend/pastor about how gay marriage was banned in the US and how is "such an awesome thing".

It irks the fuck out of me how he thinks he's such an upstanding man. It really, physically hurts to bite my tongue. KILLS ME.

I've never been one to keep my mouth shut or back down from someone. How can i keep my job and keep my opinions to myself?

First of all he's a pastor, so he's gonna think that gay marriage being banned is "such an awesome thing". Second he's right. Third you dont have to agree with him to work with him. My old boss was a hunting big mouth republican and was full of shit. I found something we could agree on, GreenDay and Pearl Jam.

decides2dream

aNiMaL wrote:

You can't and you shouldn't. Go find a new job. Only you can make yourself happy.

what does having a boss you don't respect have to do with your own personal happiness?



seriously, i think it's BS to say 'you can't and you shouldn't'....and to find a new job? yea, b/c well-paying, secure positions are just oh-so-plentiful in this economy. hey, i am all for personal beliefs and speaking your mind...but there is a time and a place, and a high-and-mighty attitude does not get one far in this life, period.


obviously the boss isn't even involving the OP in his BS, he's doing so in his office, etc. it's HIS business. and for such things in any case, imo, best to keep your personal/professional life seperate. far easier. i honestly could not give a shit what my bosses thnk/do, as long as they treat me fairly, pay me well and treat me as an individual with respect.