how do you guys deal with anger in the workplace

[xWraithx]

just now my boss had asked me a question from across the room and I answered... everyone else seemed to have heard me fine but he apparantly did not because he said "mumbling? can we have that in English this time?"

I answered again... but I've been fuming on the inside since

I feel like just turning off my computer and leaving for the day

 

[PosterChild]

That's unacceptable. Have a direct discussion with him about it,but cool down first. Maybe write it down if you're not comforatble with the face-to-face.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Same way this guys does it.

 

[Chief]

Tell him loud and clear you are busy on the Cowboys Zone message board and you don't have time for his crapola.


Seriously, if you have a temper, the best thing to do is go somewhere to cool off. If it takes you some time, leave for the day (tell them you're sick). Clear your head before you do/say something you'll regret.

If it still bothers you when you return, sit down with the boss and calmly explain why. Try to clear the air.

 

[Viper]

just now my boss had asked me a question from across the room and I answered... everyone else seemed to have heard me fine but he apparantly did not because he said "mumbling? can we have that in English this time?"

I answered again... but I've been fuming on the inside since

I feel like just turning off my computer and leaving for the day

LoL...is that it?

Honestly, you really need to work on the thickness of your skin. I'm sure this will probably piss you off too, but don't let him see you cry when you walk out the door.

 

[WoodysGirl]

I vent to a family member or friend...

I don't confide much in co-workers.

As for situations like that, I usually make a joke later about it next time it's my turn to speak. Speak louder or something. Overexaggerate my tone. Just play it off.

I tend not to confront my bosses, but I usually get my point across.

 

[Hoofbite]

Sounds like you already hate you boss.

I'd find a way to annoy the hell out of him.

Start off small time. Flood his mailbox with travel brochures from all 50 states. They ship em free of charge.

I've seen these small noise makers that you hid in a room and every so often they let off a little beep. Bout the size of a quarter so if you put one in a small, out of the way place, it would drive him nuts in no time.

 

[daschoo]

LoL...is that it?

Honestly, you really need to work on the thickness of your skin. I'm sure this will probably piss you off too, but don't let him see you cry when you walk out the door.

i was thinking the same

 

[TheCount]

Just let it roll off your back man, it's not even worth it. He was trying to upstage you, it would have been better if you had a sarcastic comeback or something at the time but if you bring it up so much later it may just cause more friction.

At our job we just rant to each other about crap like that, not worth losing your job by going Office Rambo.

 

[xWraithx]

I'm over it now

thanks for the replies

 

[Concord]

Nice and Concealed for that next meeting.

 

[Yeagermeister]

I would say it depends on how well you like your job and if you can get another one?

If you don't like it and can get another job quickly tell your boss how you feel.

If you can't get another job let it go.

 

[TheCount]

Nice and Concealed for that next meeting.

You couldn't kill a mouse with that thing.

 

[PosterChild]

I'm over it now

thanks for the replies

Smashing! Now set your sights on HIS job. HAHA

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Next time smack him upside the head really hard and say...do you hear me now!!!!

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[YosemiteSam]

Next time smack him upside the head really hard and say...do you hear me now!!!!

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Better yet, reply with: "douchebag says what?".

 

[Faerluna]

I don't confide much in co-workers.

Seconded. That caused a situation that was thisclose to costing me my job once.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Seconded. That caused a situation that was thisclose to costing me my job once.

That's what you get for turning to your co-worker and saying...

OMG Becky, Look at her butt, it is Soo Big

<cue music>

 

[Concord]

You couldn't kill a mouse with that thing.

Works good on a Boss though.

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[Yeagermeister]

Works good on a Boss though.

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So it works on rats but not mice?