Sensitive job question.......

[serryjw]

I'm on the job 30 days and my supervisor (nicely) criticized me for an 'error'. I have proof it was HER fault. What do I do? Forget it or show her, her error?

[enigmatic]

1. "nicely" show her that in fact, it was her error...

If she handles it w/ class, you're in a good job situation; if she doesn't, start looking for a new job...

[rwenos]

3. Show Loyalty Til She Crosses the Line

Remember, you're auditioning them just as they are auditioning you. You need to know whether your boss is a straight player or not. If she isn't -- get out as soon as you can. Better to pull the plug after 60 days than after 9 months.

[bobweaver]

2. Talk to her about it nicely. Don't try to make her look bad, just

phrase it in the form of a question. Act as if you are asking her to clarify the situation or issue, so that you can do your job better in the future. Allow her to "save face" and still feel respected but make the facts known. "When you have a minute I need to ask you for clarification about this thing that happened...." Always build people up, even when you are exposing their faults or wrongdoing.

[crispini]

4. Bring it to her attention, but be confused.

"I'm sorry, in this email you told me to do X, but yesterday you told me to do Y. I guess I just don't quite understand ... did the process change?"

Being confused yourself is a really polite way to point out other people's stupidity without actually pointing it out. :evilgrin:

[auntAgonist]

5. Ask her to explain the error in detail from start to finish

and hope that she sees the error of her ways, explain your side, your rationale, and hope she catches on. If not be gracious take the correction. By this time if she's not too 'thick' she'll have figured it out and hopefully will hold you in higher esteem for taking the high road. I don't think it would be prudent to call her on it this early in the game but definately present your case, nicely of course.



just my two cents :)

[FlavaKreemSnak]

6. It depends on what the job is & how bad you need it

If it's a professional-type job and especially if you are not hurting, do what they say and talk to her about it. But if it is a low grade hourly job and you are strapped for cash just apologize and say you will try to do better. Maybe not fair but that's the way it is.