Message #3593

[djpcps]

Apparently I've had all 3 types of bosses in the 14 years I've been at my company.  The first was a snake in the grass - he always brought up the one or two mistakes made during the entire past year - after a couple of reviews with him at least I knew what to expect!  



The second was a really good boss, he gave appreciation and recognition where deserved, and "shortcomings" were addressed in person, in private and not specifically included in performance reviews - they would be in general terms be added as Development Goals if warranted.  However he wasn't the greatest at career path discussions so I really didn't get the full benefit of the evaluation.



For the last 4 years, I've had the best boss ever and actually look forward to evaluations.  Setting my own goals and objectives - and comparing them with the ones he creates for me, discussing with him specific development areas and how they fit into a career path - I get all of it!  The only flaw he has is sometimes he's a little too quick to get irritated (what I call being in a "pissy" mood - he never yells, but only gets very tight-lipped and quietly furious) - but he's also quick to apologize and explain the reasons for his frustration.  He encourages me to grow personally and professionally and backs me up during those times when I end find myself in way over my head. He sort of has to because he usually volunteers me into those situations in the first place!