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Does anyone have communication problems with their boss?

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NaOH

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My boss has a big problem with giving directions or describing what he wants. Many times, he would ask for a CAD drawing or something written up and I would give it to him only to find out he is not satisfied. Earler he asked for a drawing of a section of our production line. I knew to ask MANY questions to get what he wanted. I asked him specifically if I should draw the line exactly how it is NOW. I draw the drawings up, and turn it in. He complains i didn't add the NEW platform in. WTF. I told him that I specifically asked him if he wanted me to draw it exactly how it was now. He said no. I repeated it later again and he didn't say anything. Argh, I have no problem drawing the damn thing. I just don't want to keep making revisions over his vagueness. Any of you have that sort of problem....what the hell can i do if he is stubborn?
 
I work for alot of engineers. According to them, they don't have communication problems. If something happens, it must be my fault, because having your BA in electrical engineering renders you omniscient.
 
Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem
I work for alot of engineers. According to them, they don't have communication problems. If something happens, it must be my fault, because having your BA in electrical engineering renders you omniscient.
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Do you have people skills?
 
Originally posted by: AMDUALY
My boss has a big problem with giving directions or describing what he wants. Many times, he would ask for a CAD drawing or something written up and I would give it to him only to find out he is not satisfied. Earler he asked for a drawing of a section of our production line. I knew to ask MANY questions to get what he wanted. I asked him specifically if I should draw the line exactly how it is NOW. I draw the drawings up, and turn it in. He complains i didn't add the NEW platform in. WTF. I told him that I specifically asked him if he wanted me to draw it exactly how it was now. He said no. I repeated it later again and he didn't say anything. Argh, I have no problem drawing the damn thing. I just don't want to keep making revisions over his vagueness. Any of you have that sort of problem....what the hell can i do if he is stubborn?
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Document all discussions, and then send an email to him of what was discussed everytime. That way he knows you have it on file.

Just mention in the email that you wante dto touch base with him and see if there was anything else he wanted.
 
Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem
I work for alot of engineers. According to them, they don't have communication problems. If something happens, it must be my fault, because having your BS in electrical engineering renders you omniscient.
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Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem
I work for alot of engineers. According to them, they don't have communication problems. If something happens, it must be my fault, because having your BA in electrical engineering renders you omniscient.
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Well if I asked you if I should draw an object without upgrades and you say yes. It is clear that you would be at fault if I bring it in without the damn upgrades and you bitch right?
 
Originally posted by: DaShen
Originally posted by: AMDUALY
My boss has a big problem with giving directions or describing what he wants. Many times, he would ask for a CAD drawing or something written up and I would give it to him only to find out he is not satisfied. Earler he asked for a drawing of a section of our production line. I knew to ask MANY questions to get what he wanted. I asked him specifically if I should draw the line exactly how it is NOW. I draw the drawings up, and turn it in. He complains i didn't add the NEW platform in. WTF. I told him that I specifically asked him if he wanted me to draw it exactly how it was now. He said no. I repeated it later again and he didn't say anything. Argh, I have no problem drawing the damn thing. I just don't want to keep making revisions over his vagueness. Any of you have that sort of problem....what the hell can i do if he is stubborn?
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Document all discussions, and then send an email to him of what was discussed everytime. That way he knows you have it on file.

Just mention in the email that you wante dto touch base with him and see if there was anything else he wanted.
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I should jot down EVERYTHING he says when he describes to me what is needed. I thought just asking him right then and there would clear things up so I would have no doubt what he wanted...I shouldn't have to document my boss everytime he gives me instructions....
 
Originally posted by: AMDUALY
Originally posted by: DaShen
Originally posted by: AMDUALY
My boss has a big problem with giving directions or describing what he wants. Many times, he would ask for a CAD drawing or something written up and I would give it to him only to find out he is not satisfied. Earler he asked for a drawing of a section of our production line. I knew to ask MANY questions to get what he wanted. I asked him specifically if I should draw the line exactly how it is NOW. I draw the drawings up, and turn it in. He complains i didn't add the NEW platform in. WTF. I told him that I specifically asked him if he wanted me to draw it exactly how it was now. He said no. I repeated it later again and he didn't say anything. Argh, I have no problem drawing the damn thing. I just don't want to keep making revisions over his vagueness. Any of you have that sort of problem....what the hell can i do if he is stubborn?
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Document all discussions, and then send an email to him of what was discussed everytime. That way he knows you have it on file.

Just mention in the email that you wante dto touch base with him and see if there was anything else he wanted.
Click to expand...

I should jot down EVERYTHING he says when he describes to me what is needed. I thought just asking him right then and there would clear things up so I would have no doubt what he wanted...I shouldn't have to document my boss everytime he gives me instructions....
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Ummm... yes, how long have you been working?

It isn't that hard to do anyways. Just keep a pen and paper readily available when you ask him these questions. Type up the stuff he asked for in a quick email and say you wanted to find out if there was anything you missed in the email. If he replies that that is exactly what he wanted, you have proof and he won't mess with you because if he did you can professionally say that we discussed the critrium for this project and here is a list of the things needed.


It really takes less than 5 minutes of your time to do anyways.
 
One of my bosses is a tool with e-e-e-enormous manboobs, and the other one is a geek with attitude (just bought himself an Impreza DS 2.5).
 
I document everything between my boss and myself and I started doing this because of issues at previous jobs. Since doing this, there have been 0 communication issues. Anytime he needs me to do something, he usually emails me. I email him back telling him what I got out of what he says and if it's ok, voila. But in business, it's pretty typical to document everything. That way your covered later down the road.
 
Originally posted by: kevnich2
I document everything between my boss and myself and I started doing this because of issues at previous jobs. Since doing this, there have been 0 communication issues. Anytime he needs me to do something, he usually emails me. I email him back telling him what I got out of what he says and if it's ok, voila. But in business, it's pretty typical to document everything. That way your covered later down the road.
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DING DING DING... We have a winnar.

Road to success. 🙂
 
Originally posted by: DaShen
Originally posted by: AMDUALY
Originally posted by: DaShen
Originally posted by: AMDUALY
My boss has a big problem with giving directions or describing what he wants. Many times, he would ask for a CAD drawing or something written up and I would give it to him only to find out he is not satisfied. Earler he asked for a drawing of a section of our production line. I knew to ask MANY questions to get what he wanted. I asked him specifically if I should draw the line exactly how it is NOW. I draw the drawings up, and turn it in. He complains i didn't add the NEW platform in. WTF. I told him that I specifically asked him if he wanted me to draw it exactly how it was now. He said no. I repeated it later again and he didn't say anything. Argh, I have no problem drawing the damn thing. I just don't want to keep making revisions over his vagueness. Any of you have that sort of problem....what the hell can i do if he is stubborn?
Click to expand...

Document all discussions, and then send an email to him of what was discussed everytime. That way he knows you have it on file.

Just mention in the email that you wante dto touch base with him and see if there was anything else he wanted.
Click to expand...

I should jot down EVERYTHING he says when he describes to me what is needed. I thought just asking him right then and there would clear things up so I would have no doubt what he wanted...I shouldn't have to document my boss everytime he gives me instructions....
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Ummm... yes, how long have you been working?

It isn't that hard to do anyways. Just keep a pen and paper readily available when you ask him these questions. Type up the stuff he asked for in a quick email and say you wanted to find out if there was anything you missed in the email. If he replies that that is exactly what he wanted, you have proof and he won't mess with you because if he did you can professionally say that we discussed the critrium for this project and here is a list of the things needed.


It really takes less than 5 minutes of your time to do anyways.
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That's how I've always done things. When our plant manager was here, he would e-mail me with various assignments. I would e-mail back asking questions so I can do what he WANTS. If it's something that needs discussing because his e-mail was really vague, I would go see him. I never had a problem with my plant manager. I mainly work with the plant engineer though, and he doesn't speak english totally well, but he gets his point across. My office is right next to his so when he gives me something I just ask him in person EVERYTHING. The problem is, he goes back on what he says A LOT. Even stuff that he wrote down for me to type up, he ends up changing some of it after I do it. It's frustrating as hell. I could document what he says, but I doubt it will do anything when he does go back on it. I can see myself showing it to him, and him saying "no, i want it this way".

I guess in short, he doesn't give off a professional vibe or work in a prof. demeanor.
 
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