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[NoBassPro]

That there should be a time when your boss admits he's satisfied with your work. Now I'll admit my job is demanding and our work has its fair share of headaches, but when a client who happens to be well respected in our field gushes about my work it should mean something. He is far from the first. Now I'm well aware that the job market sucks right now, but I am getting tired of putting in the hours for a wholly ungrateful employer. I hate changing jobs, and have only done so when my previous employer went under, but this is pushing me.

[slonezp]

My boss signs my checks. I'm satisfied with my work. If he wasn't satisfied he wouldn't sign them. Life's way too short. Maybe you should go work for your client...

[NoBassPro]

He'd pay better.. And I have had to wait for my check once or twice..
FWIW if your boss isn't satisfied with your work he still has to sign your check. I've been through tis a time or two this year with people we have fired.
And one last thing, quit being an idiot and talking on matters beyond your understanding. I do know you are from Chicago and a union, I also know the people that run your area far better then you.

[K_Mac]

I've worked for people who were quick to praise and for those who felt that doing the job well was what they paid me for. i have always felt that the first is better, but as slonezp said life is too short to expect positive strokes from someone who is not wired that way. My last boss only met with me when he had some sort of concern, or bad news from corporate. It is a poor way of dealing with people, but that is how some folks are. Good luck.

[NoBassPro]

I've worked for people who were quick to praise and for those who felt that doing the job well was what they paid me for. i have always felt that the first is better, but as slonezp said life is too short to expect positive strokes from someone who is not wired that way. My last boss only met with me when he had some sort of concern, or bad news from corporate. It is a poor way of dealing with people, but that is how some folks are. Good luck.

Yea I understand that, it his way of going out of his way to find problems that causes problems on many levels. I know life is short and all, I'm just annoyed for the moment,

[Daddyodo]

He'd pay better.. And I have had to wait for my check once or twice..
FWIW if your boss isn't satisfied with your work he still has to sign your check. I've been through tis a time or two this year with people we have fired.
And one last thing, quit being an idiot and talking on matters beyond your understanding. I do know you are from Chicago and a union, I also know the people that run your area far better then you.

Boy do I know how you feel.I have a boss who is so self absorbed it's disgusting. He runs a sales division in the company I work for. I am his sales support guy, I write up 90% of his orders and take 100% of the blame when things go bad but.01% of the praise when things go right. He gets paid by salary and commission and bonuses based on preformance and it is up to me to make sure his customers stay happy. You think the guy would say thank you once in awhile but NNNNNNNNOOOOOO! And to top things off he is an _ss_whole, but I have a job so I guess I should not complain.

[NoBassPro]

Boy do I know how you feel.I have a boss who is so self absorbed it's disgusting. He runs a sales division in the company I work for. I am his sales support guy, I write up 90% of his orders and take 100% of the blame when things go bad but.01% of the praise when things go right. He gets paid by salary and commission and bonuses based on preformance and it is up to me to make sure his customers stay happy. You think the guy would say thank you once in awhile but NNNNNNNNOOOOOO! And to top things off he is an _ss_whole, but I have a job so I guess I should not complain.

I disagree, people should have the balls to complain. My boss happnes to be the owner.

[slonezp]

Being from Chicago and in a union has nothing to do with anything. I had a discussion with my son today about this very subject. "Hey dad, how about not getting crippled at your job anymore?"(I tore up my shoulder again. 2nd time in 3 years) "The only way I could do that is getting into management and my boss is an **** hole. I don't want to work for him" "But you do work for him." "No, I work for myself. If I was in management, I'd have to answer to him. If I do my job correctly, I only have to answer to myself" I don't know what you do for a living, nor do I care. What matters is you are happy with your life.

[NoBassPro]

Being from Chicago and in a union has nothing to do with anything. I had a discussion with my son today about this very subject. "Hey dad, how about not getting crippled at your job anymore?"(I tore up my shoulder again. 2nd time in 3 years) "The only way I could do that is getting into management and my boss is an **** hole. I don't want to work for him" "But you do work for him." "No, I work for myself. If I was in management, I'd have to answer to him. If I do my job correctly, I only have to answer to myself" I don't know what you do for a living, nor do I care. What matters is you are happy with your life.

Thats an answer i can respect

[preach4bass]

Slonezp, you're confused. You are evidently "happy with your life," but confused nonetheless. If you have a boss, you work for him.

[slonezp]

Slonezp, you're confused. You are evidently "happy with your life," but confused nonetheless. If you have a boss, you work for him.

No sir I don't. If he crossed me I'd walk away. I have a skill. I get paid well for what I do. While the owner of my company is sitting in the bar drinking or flying to Vegas to pizz away his money, I am putting that money in his pocket. In return, I have a house, car, and boat without the responsibility and liability that he endures. I can have all of this on my own if I wanted to take on all the responsibility/liability. He, on the otherhand cannot.

[Raider Nation Fisher]

No sir I don't. If he crossed me I'd walk away. I have a skill. I get paid well for what I do. While the owner of my company is sitting in the bar drinking or flying to Vegas to pizz away his money, I am putting that money in his pocket. In return, I have a house, car, and boat without the responsibility and liability that he endures. I can have all of this on my own if I wanted to take on all the responsibility/liability. He, on the otherhand cannot.

Well said sir, couldnt have phrased it any better than that.

[tipptruck1]

I was always told if the boss is not talking to you. You are doing you job right. I do not need some usually over paid idiot. Stroking my ego. I am getting paid to do a good job. I do not expect a good job. I have had a few say good job in the past. That was by complete surprise. Due to the work I did. It brought in more money for the company.

The same gos for when I do stuff for family. When family says I did a good job. I just brush it off and say what ever. I do not take positive phrases well even from family. Like I said they paid me to do a job. I don't expect any thing but money when I am done.

[SirSnookalot]

Everyone's situation is different, I wouldn't give advice one way or the other.........I'm not there.

The owner of the company of my last job in 1973 was a real sharp guy. He didn't get to the yard until 10:00, left at 2 or 3:00 to go to the casino every day, in those few hours he brought in so much business the company was highly profitable. We all knew our jobs and did them, he didn't have to be there and we liked it better when he was gone.

I couldn't stand this guy, we had a personality conflict, 2 years on the job I left to start my own company. He never once thanked me for anything, nor did I seek any accolade, I got paid and had a place to go everyday. I should have thanked him for giving me the job and teaching me the business, I would never have made it with out him. Being in business for 30 years showed me what he went thru, it wasn't always peaches and cream, he had pressures that he never outwardly showed, I didn't understand it all at the time of my employment.

I wish you well, whatever direction you take, the grass may or may not be greener elsewhere.

[Sam]

It means a lot to be told you did a great job. More than money or fame, especially for one who is watching what you do.

I tell my employees they are doing a great job, even when they do something average. it makes them feel better to get a "warm fuzzie" from time to time and they actually perform at a higher level.

Don't know why your boss has not told you that you did a great job. Maybe that is not his style. To have a client say nice things about you is the best "warm fuzzie" you can get so congrats to you for doing a great job for your client.

And don't jump out of a good paying job. Suck it up; know that you are a valuable asset to the company; and keep on trucking along looking for the next "warm fuzzie" from a client, coworker or the boss. But keep your eyes and ears open for other opportunities in your line of business, just to be on the safe side.