From the eyes of a Boss

This article is dedicated to probably the most contentious relationship one holds-the one with your Boss.Today is the fourth Friday of August and henceforth,the 'Hug Your Boss' day too.

Barring few intrepid souls,most people tend to hate their boss.They harbor fantasies of the perfect crime they would want to do to their superior.While there are more pros to being a boss,the cons are not any less.It is a challenge to be one and the woes,though hard to capitulate,can be sub-headed as:-

Not playing the Blame-Game:-

When the project output goes wrong,even due to a junior's mistake,the boss is held accountable and a question mark is put on his leadership skills.He is made to take the blame full-fledged on his shoulders.

Awkward Squabbles:-

In case of a trivial fight,the boss has to go down in the mud.He has to take charge and confront small issues like an employee's unhealthy lifestyle.No matter how awkward,the Boss has to do it.

More foes,Less Friends:-

You can't value friendships and relationships inside the office.You have to draw necessary boundaries and highlight them when the need arises.Let's say if your boss happens to be your better half,then she would only remind you how your role fits into the greater mission at hand.Work comes first.

Demotions/Suspensions:-

The most awful situation arises when the boss has to demote or fire an employee who is not pulling off the weight of the job assigned well.During recession,layoffs are common and the latter has to bear the brunt of worker's anger.It's unnerving that people hate you because you do your job,but it is still unavoidable.

Scrutiny:-

You have to beware of the scrutiny you are being subjected to 24*7.Besides your superiors,your juniors also evaluate your personality.While being rude,can label you as a meanie,being sweet can also raise a few eyebrows in the wrong way.

Compromise:-

You have to enforce the policy that you have been asked to implement by your superiors.You might not agree with the terms and conditions but you have to profess the plan for the larger good of the organization.A compromise a day,might help your pay.

Paradoxically,the employees hate the boss,but the boss's  life is also not so simple.He always lives under the pressure of not spoiling the camaraderie.

Regard all these points and go ahead to give your boss a gift or at-least a warm 'Big-Hug'.Happy 'Hug Your Boss Day'.

And yes,we have a day for every occasion .