How do you deal with a boss that is very domineering?

By Aly
@alymae (102)
December 5, 2018 5:27pm CST
Last week, we had an open forum in my office. I couldn't resist telling my boss that she is too much. I explained to her that she is doing more harm than good. Do you think what I did is wrong or right?
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Carmila Putri
@KOLAMsegaran1 (4137)
• Bekasi, Indonesia
6 Dec 18
In my opinion, what you do is a good action
Aly
@alymae (102)
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9 Dec 18
I tried my best to explain to her and still maintain being respectful.
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Aly
@alymae (102)
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9 Dec 18
@KOLAMsegaran1 Thank you. I just don't know if she took it professionally. I told her that she is being unprofessional.
Carmila Putri
@KOLAMsegaran1 (4137)
• Bekasi, Indonesia
9 Dec 18
@alymae I have done very well what you did
Arya
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
6 Dec 18
Leave him/her when you can. Find a better one.
Arya
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
11 Dec 18
@alymae Yes, true
Aly
@alymae (102)
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9 Dec 18
I love my job, I just don't like my boss.
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Aly
@alymae (102)
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9 Dec 18
@yoalldudes lol yes. We never know what the future holds for us right? The world is round and it turns. :)
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sofs
@sofssu (23662)
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6 Dec 18
Isn't that what open forums are all about? If the ask for your opinion give it to them, but get ready to face the consequences too.
Aly
@alymae (102)
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9 Dec 18
True. Most of my coworkers are scared to say anything.
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rakski
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
6 Dec 18
It is an open forum. I think everyone should be open to criticism and feedback to be more productive and have more harmonious relationships
rakski
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
9 Dec 18
@alymae well, anyone who attends an open forum should have an open mind. I hope your boss is also.
Aly
@alymae (102)
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9 Dec 18
Indeed. But we don't know what will be her reaction. She might take it badly.
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Xavier Bage
@franxav (13603)
• India
6 Dec 18
Many of those bosses have their problems. Insecurity, ego, fear etc.
Aly
@alymae (102)
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9 Dec 18
Her problem was she always reprimands an employee without asking for the real situation and always with an audience. It shows that she doesn't have any respect for her employees.
Pamyuu
@Pamyuu (73)
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6 Dec 18
That's an open forum so. It understandable that you said unexpected words. That's the use of it right? And if the job is really toxic then leave. But nowadays. It's hard to look for a job so might as well reconsider :). Ponder what you'll do.
Aly
@alymae (102)
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9 Dec 18
I really do have to explain to her. I'm the only one who talked to her even though it was supposed to be an open forum. My coworkers were scared. I love my job so quitting is not on my choices. It is just the boss that I don't like.
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Pamyuu
@Pamyuu (73)
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12 Dec 18
@alymae can you abdicate your boss? Lol don't take the abdication seriously, I'm just kidding on that part hahaha. But oh well, just do your job and never mind her /him
PLETHOS
@Plethos (13560)
• United States
5 Dec 18
how can it be wrong? it was an open forum.
Aly
@alymae (102)
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9 Dec 18
Almost everyone is scared to say anything, after all, she is our boss.
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Diana
@dya80dya (33510)
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6 Dec 18
I think what you did is right. If it's an open forum she should know the truth. You had a lot of courage to tell her that.
Aly
@alymae (102)
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9 Dec 18
I told her in her face that she is being unprofessional.