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Any of you guys (gals) have any random tips for dealing with a new boss?

Monday morning (in a few hours) a new project manager will start at my company. I am eager to show him what I can do, and I am really nervous about coming off in a good light.

I am pretty good at what I do, but I sometimes feel my style doesn't impress right off the bat. I can be pretty silly, casual, direct, and not ass kissy.

This guy is supposed to be realllly good in the field I deal in (website e-commerce). So, at very least I hope to learn a lot from him, but I am not sure how to demonstrate that I already know my shit, without coming across like a braggart. I am really bad at taking credit for things/self promotion. I hate the lime light.

:scared :scared :scared I'm freakin' out here, so wish me luck.
 
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HEY PAL ITS A GOD DAM JOB GO IN THERE AND TELL THE BOSS WHAT YOU REALLY THINK OF HIM.F-CK IT YOU GET FIRED WHO GIVES A F-CK MAYBE YOU CAN GIVE UP THAT FAG COMPUTER WORK AND GO PAVE DRIVEWAYS WITH BLOCKHEAD AND BECOME A REAL MAN.I LOVE THESE COMPUTER FAGS THEY HAVE NEVER WORKED A HARD DAY IN THERE LIVES AND THERE WORRIED WHAT THE FAG WILL SAY ABOUT HIS COMPUTER SKILLS WHO REALLY GIVES A F-CK.

IMFEKLHR TELL THE BOSS TO KISS YOUR ARSE AND BREAK THE COMPUTER OVER HIS HEAD AND GO OUT AND GET SOME MANLY WORK LIKE CONSTRUCTION YOU HOMO:scared
 
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just be yourself if he is good he will realize your talents

no sweat brother

also getting him a starbucks tommorrow might help you out too
 
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beantownjim said:
HEY PAL ITS A GOD DAM JOB GO IN THERE AND TELL THE BOSS WHAT YOU REALLY THINK OF HIM.F-CK IT YOU GET FIRED WHO GIVES A F-CK MAYBE YOU CAN GIVE UP THAT FAG COMPUTER WORK AND GO PAVE DRIVEWAYS WITH BLOCKHEAD AND BECOME A REAL MAN.I LOVE THESE COMPUTER FAGS THEY HAVE NEVER WORKED A HARD DAY IN THERE LIVES AND THERE WORRIED WHAT THE FAG WILL SAY ABOUT HIS COMPUTER SKILLS WHO REALLY GIVES A F-CK.

IMFEKLHR TELL THE BOSS TO KISS YOUR ARSE AND BREAK THE COMPUTER OVER HIS HEAD AND GO OUT AND GET SOME MANLY WORK LIKE CONSTRUCTION YOU HOMO:scared
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Ciomputer fags give you rights to be able to post your stupid ass opinion BTJ
 
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Damn, three hours of sleep does not prepare me for the wit that is BTJ. You rocked my world.

Did I ever tell you I like... older men? :142hump: :142hump:
 
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ImFeklhr said:
Any of you guys (gals) have any random tips for dealing with a new boss?

can be pretty silly, casual, direct, and not ass kissy.

I have dealt with a tremendous amount of new bosses and this reason you stated to me is the most important. A new boss can see right thru this stuff and usually the ass kisser is the rat on the job. I would just be myself. Work hard and forget about the jokes until you know the guy a little. Just introduce yourself and go back to work. Only answer his questions and dont give him any suggestions this early in the relationship.
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Im,

I si amazing that the first guy that responds, HAS NO JOB!!! Good luck, and as a long time manager, do not be afraid to say and show what you can do but let your actions speak the loudest!
 
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BettingProphets said:
just be yourself if he is good he will realize your talents

no sweat brother

also getting him a starbucks tommorrow might help
you out too
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Do not buy a starbucks for your new boss, my boss would laugh at me and say why did you buy me this there is free coffee in the breakroom, lol. Be yourself and let actions speak louder than words.
 
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I've gone through a lot of bosses in my 10 years in the corporate world, and I've been nervous for all of the transitions because I always felt like I was in great standing with the old boss. What I have always done is stay the course, give the guy time to get comfortable, and be polite (but not an asskiss). If you are good at what you do, you'll win him over soon enough. As a Boss myself, I've found that the people that are most eager to show me how great/nice they are, are the ones that are the quickest to try to take advantage of me. Business relationships aren't built over night, so let it take its course.
 
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you just need to set the tone right away. pure business and work.

if he starts in on the small talk or about his last job(s) simply respond with

"shut the f*ck up you tool. we are here at XYZ company, not that second rate joint you got let go from"

if he asks what your skills are, or where you fit in around the project respond with:

"I'm the straw that stirs the drink. SO just sit down and keep outta my way"

If he says 'thank you' to ANYTHING. respond with:
This company thanks me twice a month (or every other friday/payday) I dont need your banter.
 
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marine said:
you just need to set the tone right away. pure business and work.

if he starts in on the small talk or about his last job(s) simply respond with

"shut the f*ck up you tool. we are here at XYZ company, not that second rate joint you got let go from"

if he asks what your skills are, or where you fit in around the project respond with:

"I'm the straw that stirs the drink. SO just sit down and keep outta my way"

If he says 'thank you' to ANYTHING. respond with:
This company thanks me twice a month (or every other friday/payday) I dont need your banter.
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So Marine the fellow who suggested he bring the guy some starbucks wouldnt be the way you would go?
 
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marine said:
you just need to set the tone right away. pure business and work.

if he starts in on the small talk or about his last job(s) simply respond with

"shut the f*ck up you tool. we are here at XYZ company, not that second rate joint you got let go from"

if he asks what your skills are, or where you fit in around the project respond with:

"I'm the straw that stirs the drink. SO just sit down and keep outta my way"

If he says 'thank you' to ANYTHING. respond with:
This company thanks me twice a month (or every other friday/payday) I dont need your banter.
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screwed up my post
 
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