My phd supervisor really annoys me..she never replies to my emails for days..?
I'm in grad school as well. Trouble with your advisor is a delicate matter because they have a lot of power over you. But you have to realize that it is a business relationship just like any other and even though you have a great deal of emotional involvement and you may even be scared of her, you have to put that all aside and do what's best for yourself. You have to be firm and stick up for yourself without going into how the other person makes you "feel". Treat it like its strictly business. You have a job to do - finishing your thesis. Because she is either disorganized, flighty, inconsiderate or just plain out to get you, she is preventing you from doing your job to the best of you abilities. You have already tried to address the issue with her, now you are going to have to take it a step further. Go to the chair of the department, not to get her in trouble but to explain your situation, ask for guidance as to what plan of action to follow, and to cover your *** if your advisor should be intentionally sabotaging you. I would also ask if its possible to be transfered to another advisor. If the chair is all smooth political double talk and not much help, you should try talking to your advisor independently of other issues about your Ph.D, just about how difficult it is for you to do things at the last minute and that it isn't resonable. Be definate, say if you want a project, or draft, or spread sheet, or whatever I would ideally need X amount of time - Y amount at the minimum. I know its scary, but don't let them push you around.
What to do about a lying, pot stirring, trouble causing co worker?
I work in the office of a lumber mill with a mixture of men & woman. This one lady is constantly causing problems by lying, never fessing up to "opps...I made a mistake", she is always blame shifting mistakes onto others. Nothing is ever her fault. She is a total problem causer & is always worried about other's jobs rather then hers! She has no social skills, talks down to everyone like they are stupid. She doesn't get along with anyone in the entire mill, & she just got in my face & really pissed me off. What can I do, or say to prove to her that she isn't all that she thinks she is, & put a stop to all her BS? I want to put HER IN HER PLACE. What can I do?
An inconsistent supervisor problem?
You're not going to like this answer, but here goes: It's time to start covering your butt. So, I suggest that you do the following. 1) Set up a memo template so that all you have to do is fill in a few specifics every time you send it. 2) If you are checking "Mary's" work and she tells you that she was informed by your boss that XYZ is now the correct procedure, send the following email memo: To: Your boss's name From: You Date: Today While checking Mary's work today, I was informed that you told her that XYZ is now the correct procedure. However, when we discussed changes this morning, you told me that there was nothing new to be done. It appears that you and I have a communication problem and I would like to discuss how this can be solved. Please let me know what would be a good time to meet with you and go over the system of change notifications. 3) The only difference in future emails would be in the first paragraph. 4) Every time another employee tells you of a change, send the email. If you have to send 20 emails in the first 2 hours of work, do it. She needs to know that there is a problem and she is the only one who can solve it. 5) Just asking her about changes in the morning is obviously insufficient. You may want to suggest that she gives you a written/typed list every morning of any and all changes made during the evening conversations or she can just tell them to you and you will prepare a written list for her approval. You can then send that list to all the other employees so that everyone will be "on the same page."
My boss and coworkers are hypocrites... should I call them out?
So my boss gets easily offended and upset. The other day I was on the phone and she just barges into my office and grabs papers out from under my hands while I'm on the phone. If I would have done that to her... she would have FREAKED OUT. I said nothing. The other day my coworker put out a mass email with an attachment from someone else and it had several mistakes. I told her about it and she had an "oh well" attitude. If I had done the same thing... she would have also freaked out. What's the deal? It's like it's ok for them to screw up or do rude things, but if the tables are turned... watch out. Should I call them out? I'm a very nice person so I avoid conflict but it really upsets me.
Do I have to report paper cut accidents to my boss?
I know at work at most employers, you are required to report accident reports to your supervisor immediately like if you fall, hurt your head, have a cut, or some kind of major accident but what about just paper cuts in general? Let’s just say I have a paper cut from folding mail in my office or if I cut myself on a stapler or its just a minor cut to wash off and put a band aid on it, Should I still report paper cuts to my boss? They are more common though so I wouldn’t see why I have to.