Author Topic: Can you work for a woman manager? (Read 5122 times)

El Diablo Blanco · « **on:** March 21, 2012, 11:46:38 AM »

I moved to a new group and we have a female VP. I just think it is innate in males, but after listening to her talk for 2 minutes I just tuned her out, she went on and on about important iniatiaves etc... but I just tuned her out like I used to tune out my mom, my girlfriends or women in general. Something about a women's voice that just makes me NOT want to listen.

I think males in positions of power tend to just state things and move on but women feel the need to blah blah blah....

Voland · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2012, 11:52:24 AM »

i have. I liked my position i was the only male working in that office. And the manager, a women in her late 40's, ofcourse hated all women because they where younger and prettier. I was spoiled. All women in the office told me "she treat you better than us" And she did i could came late, she never ever shouted but she was a little too touchy, touching my arm when talking or my back or my chest...commenting on my muscles...i didn't really give a shit, i let her do. A stupid feminist women would've screamed harassment. Voland ain't no bitch.

Stark · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2012, 11:52:33 AM »

My director who I report to never stops talking I just go to my happy place when he's going off and periodically 'check' in to make sure I don't get caught out when he asks me question

Rami · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2012, 11:53:47 AM »

Quote from: mon_of_steele on March 21, 2012, 11:46:38 AM

I moved to a new group and we have a female VP. I just think it is innate in males, but after listening to her talk for 2 minutes I just tuned her out, she went on and on about important iniatiaves etc... but I just tuned her out like I used to tune out my mom, my girlfriends or women in general. Something about a women's voice that just makes me NOT want to listen.

I think males in positions of power tend to just state things and move on but women feel the need to blah blah blah....

it's all pretend, she read some book. they don't really know what they are doing.

Stark · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2012, 11:57:05 AM »

Quote from: Rami on March 21, 2012, 11:53:47 AM

it's all pretend, she read some book. they don't really know what they are doing.

When u work on an accountant level with little visibility of what stuff is going on on the ground it's real hard to make the right business decisions fucking people management especially in a cost centre is fucking crazy complex

bradistani · « **Reply #5 on:** March 21, 2012, 12:07:55 PM »

my last female manager used to shave her head pretty close to the scalp. suited her very much too. she was decently attractive and it was obvious that it turned her on bossing a warehouse full of burly blokes about. if she knew you were into her thas when she'd up her game with you with some serious flrting. touchy feely . she had a great body as well as being very good at her job

magikusar · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2012, 12:32:46 PM »

I worked for a female boss for like 1 month one time. I think non ____ males seem to think life is all about connections and appearence, and no one really produces cyclotrons and nuclear power plants and air craft carriers.

Dr Dutch · « **Reply #7 on:** March 21, 2012, 12:34:36 PM »

I't not correct but I have to admit I'd prefer my boss to be male........unfortunatel y she is not. And she's a bitch too...

Rami · « **Reply #8 on:** March 21, 2012, 12:48:31 PM »

Quote from: bradistani on March 21, 2012, 12:07:55 PM

my last female manager used to shave her head pretty close to the scalp. suited her very much too. she was decently attractive and it was obvious that it turned her on bossing a warehouse full of burly blokes about. if she knew you were into her thas when she'd up her game with you with some serious flrting. touchy feely . she had a great body as well as being very good at her job

she probably just wanted somebody to sue

Dr Dutch · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2012, 12:51:37 PM »

Quote from: Voland on March 21, 2012, 11:52:24 AM

i have. I liked my position i was the only male working in that office. And the manager, a women in her late 40's, ofcourse hated all women because they where younger and prettier. I was spoiled. All women in the office told me "she treat you better than us" And she did i could came late, she never ever shouted but she was a little too touchy, touching my arm when talking or my back or my chest...commenting on my muscles...i didn't really give a shit, i let her do. A stupid feminist women would've screamed harassment. Voland ain't no bitch.

But don´t you hate those people pinching your arms, I really dislike that.

Princess L · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2012, 01:05:18 PM »

I have been in management and told several times I was the easiest manager to work for. My seniors that were male however did not generally like me because I didn't kiss ass.

Dr.J · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2012, 01:08:43 PM »

hematocritter · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2012, 01:09:41 PM »

Quote from: mon_of_steele on March 21, 2012, 11:46:38 AM

Something about a women's voice that just makes me NOT want to listen.

You may be on to something. I notice dogs don't even listen to women's voices, they just don't have a sound of authority to them.

That said, I can still work for a woman manager. If a person is good at what they do, it doesn't matter to me what they are. I'd take a
competent woman manager over a jackass male manager.
The only time I have had any female authority is when I had a female professor in college. Luckily they were all very cool and good at what
they did.

nzmusclemonster · « **Reply #13 on:** March 21, 2012, 01:19:48 PM »

Quote from: Princess L on March 21, 2012, 01:05:18 PM

I have been in management and told several times I was the easiest manager to work for. My seniors that were male however did not generally like me because I didn't kiss ass.

Translation - Too soft on your workers.

You're doing it the wrong way. Kiss ass to your superiors and treat your direct reports like bitches. I don't go to work to make friends..... unless there is $$ in it for me

Dr Dutch · « **Reply #14 on:** March 21, 2012, 01:21:47 PM »

Lick upward, kick downward...that's what makes this world tick, unfortunately.

_bruce_ · « **Reply #15 on:** March 21, 2012, 01:24:49 PM »

Depends on the manager. If she's an alpha woman yes, otherwise no.

StanZoLOL · « **Reply #16 on:** March 21, 2012, 01:49:30 PM »

Quote from: _bruce_ on March 21, 2012, 01:24:49 PM

Depends on the manager. If she's an alpha woman yes, otherwise no.

x2. Although my initial reaction to the thread title was "fuck no", there are some women who are pretty cool to work for.

godeep · « **Reply #17 on:** March 21, 2012, 01:57:10 PM »

I have twice and one experience was fine (she was more male in her mannerisms than many of my other managers) and one was a bitchy nightmare. Prefer working for men and with men only, no homo. Women bring unnecessary drama wherever they go.

Nails · « **Reply #18 on:** March 21, 2012, 01:58:07 PM »

woman are not suppose to be managers,,, they bleed 5 days a month and slow down production

240 is Back · « **Reply #19 on:** March 21, 2012, 02:07:04 PM »

1. Say yes to everything she asks. Suck up.
2. At some point, when she's drunk and needs a ride, you're the guy who is the DD to get her home safe.
3. You take her inside, wreck that thing, and she'll fall in love wiht you.

4. if not, at least you'll have the pics so she can never fire you.

Voland · « **Reply #20 on:** March 21, 2012, 02:31:29 PM »

Quote from: dutchguy on March 21, 2012, 12:51:37 PM

But don´t you hate those people pinching your arms, I really dislike that.

she was more of a squeezer than a pincher. But yep pinching is annoying.

JasonH · « **Reply #21 on:** March 21, 2012, 02:34:08 PM »

My manager at work is female and I've worked with her for about five years now - she's great - hard but fair and you know where you stand with her. She's also three years younger than me, ten inches shorter than me, and about half my bodyweight but for some strange reason I don't mind being bossed around by her!

Plus for all I know she can probably access my Getbig account at work so I have to say nice things!

Nasty Nate · « **Reply #22 on:** March 21, 2012, 02:36:14 PM »

I work at a gym and my boss is a female in her late 30's with a nice ass walking around in yoga pants all day... can't complain lol

Dr Dutch · « **Reply #23 on:** March 21, 2012, 02:37:18 PM »

They should manage the kitchen....

Primemuscle · « **Reply #24 on:** March 21, 2012, 02:39:58 PM »

Quote from: mon_of_steele on March 21, 2012, 11:46:38 AM

I moved to a new group and we have a female VP. I just think it is innate in males, but after listening to her talk for 2 minutes I just tuned her out, she went on and on about important iniatiaves etc... but I just tuned her out like I used to tune out my mom, my girlfriends or women in general. Something about a women's voice that just makes me NOT want to listen.

I think males in positions of power tend to just state things and move on but women feel the need to blah blah blah....

Perhaps if you listened to her, she could teach you how to spell the word initiatives.

I've worked with good supervisors and bad ones regardless of their gender. It seems to me if you have an attitude about having a female boss, you limit you ability to be successful at work.