Saturday, February 18, 2017

The Word "BOSS" Is Demeaning

After 35 years of being in the workforce, I have come to the conclusion that the word BOSS is demeaning.

It implies a sense of power being held over another's head.  It gives the person to whom it is referring a sense of entitlement while belittling another.

How many people are afraid of their immediate supervisor for no other reason than...they are the boss?  Does having your boss around change or impact the way you act in a social atmosphere?

I do not use this word.  I have an employer.  I have an immediate supervisor.  And being one does not give that person any extra rights over me or anyone else as a person.  Being a foreman/supervisor does not entitle them to belittling you because of your position in the company.

In Canada, it is the EMPLOYERS RESPONSIBILITY to provide a safe and stress free environment.  Not contribute to it.  I walked out of an interview because the person interviewing me would also be my supervisor and was arrogant and was a power tripper.  He acted like he was my father.  I already have one of those.

Im better than that and deserve better.  As does EVERYONE.  There is always another job or opportunity in disguise.  It might not seem like it, but there is.  I've been at the bottom.  Its not fun.

Its even worse when you are not being treated as an individual which no one has the right to do to you, me or anyone.

The word Boss is in itself intimidating.  Putting the employee off balance.

The word Boss doesnt belong in the English language or any language.  Everything surrounding this word and what it implies is negative and personally damaging to those less able to stand up for themselves.

ITS TIME WE REMOVED IT.

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