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re: How do you hint to your boss that the older dude isnt efficient?

Posted on 1/23/18 at 5:52 pm to
Posted by Tempratt
Member since Oct 2013
15337 posts
Posted on 1/23/18 at 5:52 pm to
Let us know where you work.
We can be watching the news for when that guy comes up and shoots you in the arse.
Posted by 14&Counting
Dallas, TX
Member since Jul 2012
42416 posts
Posted on 1/23/18 at 5:55 pm to
Growing weed in Colorado doesn’t count you fricking hippy.
Posted by CCTider
Member since Dec 2014
25240 posts
Posted on 1/23/18 at 6:55 pm to
Lol. Sounds like your uptight arse could use a joint.

And I may have a touch of hippie to my personality. But I hate jam bands and occasionally shower.
This post was edited on 1/23/18 at 7:04 pm
Posted by Hamma1122
Member since Sep 2016
22573 posts
Posted on 1/23/18 at 7:50 pm to
Fire you
Posted by geaux88
Northshore, LA
Member since Oct 2003
16355 posts
Posted on 1/23/18 at 7:54 pm to
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Well he is becoming a bottle neck. Guy has his portion but never done on time which shifts out project schedule.


So when you are done wrapping the Big Mac, the fries are not quite ready?
Posted by MeridianDog
Home on the range
Member since Nov 2010
14539 posts
Posted on 1/23/18 at 7:55 pm to
quote:

We have an older guy (55+) in our team who takes 5x longer than anyone else to complete a task. I know the office is aware, but nobody is willing to tell the boss. How can we hint that we need some turnover?


Why don't you go tell him straight up and see if he fires you straight up.

It could happen. I always hated it when my people tried to stab a coworker in the back. Usually meant the clock was ticking on their career with the company.

Try it and see if I am wrong.

I guess you could write it of the bathroom wall.
Posted by FreddieMac
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2010
24963 posts
Posted on 1/23/18 at 7:57 pm to
You do not, as a boss I know who is fast and slow at each task in my group. You are probably suck at something that old dude can whip your arse on. Not everyone is created equal, that does not mean he does not add some value. He is slower because he probably has the dude checking your “fast” work.
This post was edited on 1/23/18 at 8:00 pm
Posted by JudgeHolden
Gila River
Member since Jan 2008
18575 posts
Posted on 1/23/18 at 7:58 pm to
Young bull, old bull.
Posted by AUTimbo
Member since Sep 2011
3374 posts
Posted on 1/23/18 at 8:04 pm to
"I'm going to fire the Old Guy Friday"

Go ahead chief.....I mean really...what's the worst that can happen?

LINK
This post was edited on 1/23/18 at 8:07 pm
Posted by MadDoggyStyle
Member since Feb 2012
3857 posts
Posted on 1/23/18 at 8:49 pm to
This is a myth. The older people I know put out tons more work than the newer college grads. They are organized, dedicated and don’t play on their phones and internet all day. They never call in sick and don’t need the constant coddling the young people seem to crave. When the old folks get much bigger bonuses the younger people don’t comprehend why they aren’t special.
Posted by MadDoggyStyle
Member since Feb 2012
3857 posts
Posted on 1/23/18 at 8:55 pm to
It has always been my experience that the ones complaining about everyone else’s work are not very good workers themselves.
Posted by EA6B
TX
Member since Dec 2012
14754 posts
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:23 pm to
quote:

You do not, as a boss I know who is fast and slow at each task in my group. You are probably suck at something that old dude can whip your arse on. Not everyone is created equal, that does not mean he does not add some value. He is slower because he probably has the dude checking your “fast” work.


Sometimes "legacy knowledge" can be pretty valuable as in "we had the same issue 15 years ago with another project, we can adapt the same solution to this" instead of the newer guys having to re-invent the wheel.
Posted by Pepe Lepew
Looney tuned .....
Member since Oct 2008
39065 posts
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:31 pm to
Doesn’t sound like you’re a “team” player....
Posted by djmicrobe
Planet Earth
Member since Jan 2007
4970 posts
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:43 pm to
The same way the older guy would tell the boss that the younger guy lacks experience, and does not receive sound advice very well.
Posted by chinese58
NELA. after 30 years in Dallas.
Member since Jun 2004
33959 posts
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:56 pm to
You sound like Pete from Mad Men when you post about work. Quit trying to get the guy who's slept with every hottie in the office since 1992, fired.
Posted by Dick Leverage
In The HizHouse
Member since Nov 2013
9000 posts
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:31 pm to
Go tell the boss. The boss is going to immediately start thinking that you are a back stabbing snitch who will try to sabotage him one day if it is advantageous to do so. People who do that once will do it again if it helps them move up in a company. Bit go ahead and learn the lesson son.
Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
49636 posts
Posted on 1/23/18 at 11:51 pm to
quote:

How long has he worked at this job? How long have you worked at this job?


I guess you’re not going to answer these questions.

Get your resume ready.
Posted by tigerzballzdeep
Tampa, FL
Member since Jun 2007
3107 posts
Posted on 1/24/18 at 8:47 am to
quote:

Rather not confront him. I want him gone but I dont want him to know I want him gone.


This is the most passive aggressive pussy move I have heard of in quite awhile.
You are such a scared bitch with no backbone. If you want to do it, own it like real man or stfu you weasel.
Posted by Volvagia
Fort Worth
Member since Mar 2006
53610 posts
Posted on 1/24/18 at 8:51 am to
quote:

sorry your unemployed and do not get to enjoy the work atmosphere


Doesn’t seem like you are enjoying it.

Unless you think screwing other people’s lives is a hoot.
Posted by Sneaky__Sally
Member since Jul 2015
12364 posts
Posted on 1/24/18 at 9:03 am to
quote:

In all seriousness, I think Ill come in early tomorrow and leave a note on my boss's desk letting him know as a team we have to reevaluate the team member.




Could you be a bigger bitch about this? Legit question, not sure if its possible.

Can't discuss it upfront with the team member, can't discuss it upfront with the boss. Going in early so you can leave a note is really sad and pathetic.

ETA: I'm not old, but i'm slower than most in my position, my work is also far more thought out and detailed so they often throw me the more complex assignments. The boss knows what is going on, its his job to manage his employers and your job to do what you are asked to do. Unless managing / evaluating your "team" is in your job description then all you will do is get on your bosses bad side and be known as the guy creating problems in the office.
This post was edited on 1/24/18 at 9:08 am
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