The Good Always Outweighs the Bad

@bingskee (5234)
Philippines
June 16, 2011 5:05am CST
The problem with some superiors at times is they think they own the world. They think they can do anything. They think that anyone will not react to their rudeness because they are the boss. They don't give a damn at how their subordinates feel. But there are times that you feel glad that there are superiors who are down to earth; that they only mean good, and that they act only because it is work, and it is nothing personal. Although you hear things (some bad things) about these superiors, having an experience with them at how they treat work, and how they communicate with people, the good always outweighs the bad. If you are to rate your superior in one word, what will it be?
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@ravisivan (14082)
• India
16 Jun 11
Right now my superior is God. It is because as HWG there is no master. There are only masters. We are freelancers. God has been kind so far. one word -KINDLY BOSS. HAVE A GOOD DAY.
@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
17 Jun 11
God is always good. He is my Master. but He is not what i am referring to in this discussion.
@ravisivan (14082)
• India
17 Jun 11
Talking about bosses who were human and kind -- I had two gentlemen -- One he took special care of me, entrusted important works to me and guided. Another recognised my special talents and motivated me. Both of them were simple people not boasting of their achievements. Both are not alive now.
@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
21 Jun 11
Oblivious... He has no clue what I"m doing.
@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
22 Jun 11
there are a lot of superiors who don't have an inkling indeed!
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
18 Jun 11
Well, the closest thing that I've come to working outside the house in the last several years was working in direct sales. I've had to give that up recently though because I'm trying to take care of my husband through his treatments and that does mean bringing as few germs into the house as I can. So, I told my director about this and she said that I should keep selling because our family needs the extra money (she is right that it would come in handy, but I don't think the money is worth the germs that I could bring home). So, the one work that I would use to describe her is greedy, since I know that my sales also padded her pocket.
@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
22 Jun 11
greedy and hypocrite, dorannmwin!
@sender621 (14889)
• United States
16 Jun 11
There is always a bright spot of hope in the world. if the good in the world did not outweigh the bad there would be so much disillusion and disappointment to deal with. sometimes that little glimmer of hope in goodness is what sees us through.
@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
17 Jun 11
exactly, sender. goodness brings out hope. i hope that leaders in an organization will realize the importance of their roles in bringing out the goodness from other people, too.
• United States
16 Jun 11
Hi Bingskee, I am not fortunate to be working outside of the home and under a superior these days. But certainly have had my share of good and or back superiors. Being in upper management myself, what helped me was that I was not only a great leader but a great team-player, I shall through in my opinion, disclaimer. lol But basically a good superior is one that recognizes that a business is primarily run by all work put in the fruit of labor. In other words it does not only take money and handing out jobs per se to run a successful business. A successful leader is one who knows every inch of the work place and no job is ever too small or too big to take on. Though as a superior they are not "suppose" to work the hardest, they at least need to exert their fair share though and acknowledge hard working employees too.
@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
17 Jun 11
wow. you must be an inspiration to many of your subordinates. some superiors do not realize that the people or the workers and employees are the essence of an organization. who and what will a supervisor supervises, or a manager manages, without them? no yield will be produced without these people.
• Canada
16 Jun 11
That is very true in most cases, that superiors feel that they own the world. Though specifically they should be able to think this within the bounds of their lets say empire. However, they cannot act in such way outside of it. I believe it is very important when the boss respect their employees. This will create a stronger staff relationship which is required in order to run a successful business. Perhaps, the responsibility of the superior has been affecting them mentally. Whether it was just recently or stress that has built up over the years. Not very many people can control their mental abilities. This is why it is important, that when you can as a person, to understand the situation around you. Though, it may hurt your feelings for what is going on, if you have the ability to cope with it, then cope with it. You will benefit most of all if you do. I am currently a student therefor I do not have a superior in a workplace, rather than my professor or assistant teacher. In this case they do have the power to do what ever they please, and as the student it is my responsibility to respect and accept their decisions. Though keep in mind, these professors have a responsibility towards the students and cannot obviously abuse their power. Hopefully i was able to answer your questions. Cheers.
@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
17 Jun 11
respect begets respect, so the saying goes. if a superior wants respect, he has to give it first.
@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
16 Jun 11
How right you are about superiors, bingskee. Yea, unlucky for me, I had to face one. They usually think that they are better than the Boss. So what I did was I just left the firm as I don't want to put up with this kind of people. What to rate my superior in one word? I think the word "b**ch" says it all! I guess that nickname has already been stuck with her and was given by most of the employees of the firm to her.
@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
17 Jun 11
sadly, these superiors seem not to think about the legacy that they will leave, and how their subordinates will think of them. fame and recognition can turn one blind.