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Thoughts on bosses who like to test employees
Posted on 8/11/16 at 7:09 pm
Posted on 8/11/16 at 7:09 pm
I'm lin a new profession and my boss loves to test what I know. They like to see if I'm picking up on stuff so they'll intentionally leave out information that could make things much easier so I can improve my problem solving skills.
A couple of days ago, I spent 3 hours more or less trying to solve something that's that the answer to my boss had been emailed the previous day and they spent that time giving vague answers to my questions.
It's great and horrible at the same time. I feel very satisfied when I finally solve something and I damn well will not have have an issue with these sort of problems in the future.
At other times, I feel like a fricking idiot and be pretty dejected. I'm told that it's obvious or I'll be tested on something that I haven't been peeped for/shouldn't be dealing with.
Overall though, I think it's a pretty good method when used appropriately and not excessively.
A couple of days ago, I spent 3 hours more or less trying to solve something that's that the answer to my boss had been emailed the previous day and they spent that time giving vague answers to my questions.
It's great and horrible at the same time. I feel very satisfied when I finally solve something and I damn well will not have have an issue with these sort of problems in the future.
At other times, I feel like a fricking idiot and be pretty dejected. I'm told that it's obvious or I'll be tested on something that I haven't been peeped for/shouldn't be dealing with.
Overall though, I think it's a pretty good method when used appropriately and not excessively.
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Posted on 8/11/16 at 7:10 pm to athenslife101
Whatever makes you feel better about being a dummy.
Posted on 8/11/16 at 7:12 pm to athenslife101
Maybe your boss isn't so great and forgot he had the information or is just a lazy frick.
Posted on 8/11/16 at 7:13 pm to SabiDojo
I may be a dummy, but if I am, I'm overachieving and am therefore content.
Posted on 8/11/16 at 7:15 pm to Tiger Vision
Nah, they take an active role in it. They'll be asking me what I'm thinking throughout a process and at the end they'll show me how to come to the conclusions quicker. For the email thing, they forwarded me the email they had received dated the previous day and mentioned it when they had assigned me the issue.
Posted on 8/11/16 at 7:16 pm to athenslife101
Sounds like a good boss...you know. Making sure you know how to do shite.
Posted on 8/11/16 at 7:17 pm to athenslife101
I tend to do this pretty often with my employees but there is also a large knowledge/educational gap. Sometimes it fun to watch em squirm. Although it's equally as satisfying to see them light up when they figure it out.
Posted on 8/11/16 at 7:19 pm to TyOconner
How wonderfully condescending
Posted on 8/11/16 at 7:21 pm to athenslife101
I think it's a good management style.
You don't really learn shite on the job until you're on your own.
You don't really learn shite on the job until you're on your own.
Posted on 8/11/16 at 7:23 pm to athenslife101
quote:
I'm lin a new profession
Apparently English is not one of their requirements.
Posted on 8/11/16 at 7:27 pm to The Torch
We occasionally make up test for our sales team. We will have questions they should know the answers to at their skill level but also add some the will have to figure out. It's a great way to force them to learn another subject.
Posted on 8/11/16 at 7:29 pm to athenslife101
Sounds like they've taken an interest in you and want to help you learn? Pretty good situation if they're not dicks about it.
Posted on 8/11/16 at 7:29 pm to athenslife101
Unfortunately there are lots of college hires out there who really don't know how to think through a problem. If you're a new hire don't worry too much about it. You aren't expected to know shite from shinola just yet but you learn by doing. Sounds like you're getting plenty of practice.
Posted on 8/11/16 at 7:45 pm to athenslife101
On my second boss that does this.
Posted on 8/11/16 at 7:50 pm to athenslife101
quote:
Dear Diary,
I'm lin a new profession and my boss loves to test what I know. They like to see if I'm picking up on stuff so they'll intentionally leave out information that could make things much easier so I can improve my problem solving skills.
A couple of days ago, I spent 3 hours more or less trying to solve something that's that the answer to my boss had been emailed the previous day and they spent that time giving vague answers to my questions.
It's great and horrible at the same time. I feel very satisfied when I finally solve something and I damn well will not have have an issue with these sort of problems in the future.
At other times, I feel like a fricking idiot and be pretty dejected. I'm told that it's obvious or I'll be tested on something that I haven't been peeped for/shouldn't be dealing with.
Overall though, I think it's a pretty good method when used appropriately and not excessively.
FIFY
Posted on 8/11/16 at 8:19 pm to athenslife101
Your writing is excruciatingly difficult to read.
Posted on 8/11/16 at 8:21 pm to athenslife101
That's why he's the boss and you're his bitch..
Now don't burn my fries!!
Now don't burn my fries!!
This post was edited on 8/11/16 at 8:23 pm
Posted on 8/11/16 at 8:24 pm to athenslife101
Submit future tests to OT. We will help you cheat.
Posted on 8/11/16 at 8:26 pm to athenslife101
quote:Gave up professional basketball?
I'm lin a new profession
Posted on 8/11/16 at 8:28 pm to athenslife101
Professional development baw. You should thank him for the free education.
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