So a new guy I interviewed just got hired and - surprise! - I'll be reporting to him. He will report to my now-former boss, who I had a great relationship with. Please help me deal with my (possibly irrational) feelings of frustration. [more inside]
posted by ladybird on Jan 7, 2011 - 21 answers

It's probably too late to do anything about a crooked boss, but I'd still like the Hive Mind's opinion... (long story inside) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 5, 2008 - 19 answers

Please help ensure the success of my friends new school teaching job. It looks like an excellent job in many respects, but there are two stumbling blocks: 1. The boss is tricky, likely a corporate psychopath. 2. staff are expected to work approximately 30% longer than regular school on-site hours, for no extra pay or compensation. more inside ... [more inside]
posted by singingfish on Feb 3, 2007 - 15 answers

How can I decide if I'm management material? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2005 - 17 answers