Message #59930

[tiffanyctd]

You say that there always seems to be a boss that has problems with your work. Here are some tough questions to ask yourself:

Are the same kind of problems coming up over and over?

Have you ever had a meeting with your boss to clear the air?

Are you willing to accept criticism and use it to bring about change?

Have there been any issues brought up as part of your annual reviews/evaluations?

Is there an underlying conflict between you and her that needs to be resolved?

Could it just be that she is a naturally forgetful person and one email isn't enough to remind her?

Have you talked with her about how to most effectively communicate with her?

Are you set in your ways and/or perhaps give the impression that you are unwilling to change?

In regards to the specific issue you listed, most of the bosses I've worked for have been so busy that they need multiple reminders. They also don't always give priority to email messages because they get so many-it's too easy for your email to get overlooked. I've had bosses that are going in so many directions that unless I stood there and waited, they would never complete their timecard.

Good luck,
Tif