What is the best way to handle a controlling supervisor?
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The suggestions above will work well with most managers, but there are some who have more specific ways of working that make day-to-day interaction challenging. Here are some typical "difficult boss"personalities and remedies for dealing with them.\n\nBoss type: The Micro-Manager (controlling, overly involved)\nRemedy: Your boss needs to develop more confidence in you. Begin by asking for complete responsibility on smaller tasks and then work your way up to bigger tasks. Be sure to deliver consistently excellent work or you may lose that trust quickly.\n\n\nBoss type: The Non-Manager (indecisive, hesitant, vague)\nRemedy: Instead of asking open-ended questions, give him a few choices and one clear recommendation. Counteract vagueness by asking for clarification. Avoid procrastination on your boss's part by communicating your deadlines and following up on what you need.\n\n\nBoss type: The Unreasonable Manager (crushes you with work)\nRemedy: Schedule a meeting to discuss priorities and options for what you can and cannot handle. Suggest bringing in a contractor to help during peak periods.
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You are the manager----let them know thier raise or jobs are in your hands if this continues-----or come to a comprimise they can surf the net only on thier designated breaks------you can also block im software from the computers-----do what you need to to get productive workers!
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As an employee, not a supervisor...I would rather prefer a phone call or a left message.  It seems more personable if you confront the person rather than leaving a non-professional note.  Or wait till they get back.
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I would arrange a "sit-down" with the supervisor to discuss your feelings and her "close supervision" of your work time.  Ask her why she has singled you out. Let her know that it is making you uncomfortable, and since other employees are aware of it, it is  coming awfully close to establishing a "hostile work environment", which is illegal, a form of sexual discrimination. Let her know that you have options (going to HR, filing a complaint with EEOC), which you don't want to utilize, but will if the situation does not change.\n\nLet her know that, beginning immediately, you will be keeping a log, recording any employment decisions, good and bad, time, date, person involved, witness, issues and reasons.
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Try to do what you are told and have as little contact as possible. Depends on politics also. My guess is they paying him or her next to nothing and if does not work out, next, and the next will be the same hungry bend over backwards useless manager. This is a typical cheap corporate way of not paying for good help. I would also look at the bosses boss or the company for that matter. This may not be the company you want to work at.
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Work, previous supervisor, coworker.  Keep it simple.
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Just go right over the top of her. Have a group meeting with the owner and voice your concerns. Ask the owner if they will talk to the manager directly, or if you think that would run downhill to everyone else, see if the owner will 'stop in' once in a while or possibly pick up a short shift. Doing that would keep the manager in line a little better or maybe the owner would catch them in the act of whatever and you could notify the owner of repeat offenses. Also putting a customer feedback box or something would inform the owner of bad 'tude from your manager.
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Start by going to the person in charge of such regulations in your trailer park and explain the situation to them. I would caution you to not mention state assistance - as they will feel your just trying to avoid registering him to keep getting money. They may even be arrogant enough to try to turn you in. But anyways - definetely start by being civil and explaining things just as they are. Management often will listen when we least expect it. \n\nIf they will not listen - you will need your guest to reduce his frequency of visits for at least a time. During that time - you can push your park manager to give evidence that he was present more nights than he actually was. However - do not start here - as this method will not make you any friends - and you risk making enemies.
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Take it up with the management.  As soon as you see that a staff member at the bottom rung is just giving you what they are told to say, ask to speak to their manager.  To do otherwise, wastes everyone's time and energy.  No sense upsetting someone who has no authority to change anything, or upsetting yourself, and looking bad.
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Just tell the supervisor you have a ton of things to do and need a personal day.  They will either understand. Or they wont.
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Discuss the situation with your supervisor first.\n\nIf you get no help, contact your Human Resources Department for a evaluation of the problem.  If they fail to assist you, contact your Inspector General of your agency.  If that doesn't help, contact a labor attorney.
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Stand up to the person in question.  It is polite to let them know that you have a problem with their work habits BEFORE you tell your supervisor.  If your colleague does not change, then go to your boss.  If your boss does not deal with the problem, tell them you are not happy, and go to THEIR supervisor.  They will respond if you go higher in the chain of command, and remember, the squeaky wheel gets the grease.
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I find it best to be very positive every minute of the day.  Sucking-up to the person who does the promoting also , sadly helps.  Don't gossip or listen to gossip.  Talk about events, places, things, but NEVER people. If you deal w/customers or clients, constantly go over & beyond the call of duty... it will get back to your supervisor.  Good Luck
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Patience is the best partner. Try to do everything she asks you to do and give her more respect in front of other co-workers(call her something that shows her elder to you) so that she will try to understand what you really MEAN. \n\nIf this does not work, talk to your co-workers and advice her in all their presence. If she fires you for this she cannot work in peace with the other workers.
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I, too, am second in charge at my job.  The best way I've found to deal with timid bosses is to first talk to them about the problem.  You are there to help them, so help.  Approach your boss in a non-threatening way, one-on-one, and discuss your concerns.  You could say "I've noticed other employees not adhering to the company policies. I know we don't want to send the message that this is acceptable. What do you think we could do to discourage this?"  If your boss tries to skirt the issue or tries to blow you off, be firm.  You could also say "I know coaching and corrective action isn't one of the fun aspects of your job, and I'd be happy to help you with this (if you truly are).  Let's get a game plan together so we can be sure we are on the same page with this"  This way your boss should get the hint that something needs to be done, and you are willing to help, yet you don't have to go over her head or make her feel like she can't do her job correctly.  Good Luck!
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First, think of yourself in terms of the current phrase for those who work that way ... adminstrative assistant\n\nYou assist in the administration of the activity of that business. You are another set of eyes, ears and hands for that person. Therefore, you are a logical extension of how your supervisors see the business working.\n\nTry to help the business you work for grow and succeed, while helping the persons you answer to achieve their goals.