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Horrible Bosses
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Horrible Bosses
恶老板

Passive Voice

Date: Aug 24 2011

Themes: Work

Intro

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Most of us would rather not work if we didn’t have to. But a job is a necessary part of life for almost everybody. Since we have to work, we at least want to have an interesting job, fun co-workers, and a cool boss. Unfortunately, some people get stuck with horrible bosses. A horrible boss might be mean stingy, or too demanding. They can make us hate our job, even when we love what we do.

Vocab

co-workers n.

Definition

Example I have plans with my co-workers tonight. We're going out for beers.

boss n.

Definition

Example My boss is really cool. She goes out with us after work.

stuck with adj.

Definition

Example Kelly bought shoes that are too small for her and now she is stuck with them because she lost the receipt.

Example I'm stuck with him as my lab partner all semester.

Example We're stuck with this stupid, inefficient car until our lease expires.

stingy adj.

Definition

Example Why does Dan have to be so stingy when it comes to helping people less fortunate than him?

demanding adj.

Definition

Example Mandy is a very demanding girlfriend. She expects Josh to be a perfect boyfriend all the time.

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Quiz

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Discussion

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Have you ever had a horrible boss? What qualities make a good boss, and what qualities make a horrible boss?

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Noël

Japan

Ive ever had one horrible boss. He was so childish that he shouted to the employees whenever things didnt work out.


In my opinion, the best boss is the one who can deal well with accidents they had. There isnt any job without trouble and they should take care of employees who caused the accidents.

04:23 PM Jan 04 2014 |

christlee

christlee

China

Wow…..lucky for have no chance to work till now,  I need to prepare for the future working life,haha~keep youself calm down and do not do some thing not so good.

01:50 PM Apr 19 2012 |

jullieta86

Russian Federation

I had a Horrible Boss twice in my life.It was realy owful to work there…....

10:34 AM Oct 03 2011 |

alzhbeta

alzhbeta

Belarus

many of us have pets. and we are the bosses for them. but people since the creation of earth hate pressure, it is an integral feature of us. when the bosses understand that people should be respected and given more space to create their work begin develope with every second.

11:02 AM Aug 29 2011 |

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ahmedghieth9

Egypt

horrible boss that tell me usually what to do not make me free to make the desition ,and also not fair the good boss that who traet all co worker in the same way

03:14 PM Aug 27 2011 |

Nicte ha

Nicte ha

Mexico

Yes, I agree Candy:


 


A true leader do not intimidating others, but a true leader inspires them.


 


Remember the difference between a boss and a leader:


A boss says “GO”,


A leader says “Let’s go!”Smile


E.M. Kelly

08:22 PM Aug 26 2011 |

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said mlk

said mlk

Morocco

yes every year i got working with horrible bosses , tnx for the lesson

05:55 AM Aug 26 2011 |

安军

安军

China

crazy!i think people should respect each other in our daily life. no matter what is your job. you want get others’ respect. the primise is you should respect others。or,even if you are the king. your national can also overthrow your tyranny!

05:25 AM Aug 26 2011 |

wwongsapun

wwongsapun

Thailand

Yes! I ever, Oh…That’s horrible in my life. Three years ago I worked with horrible boss. He’s more confident with himself without to heard other. And like to show the bad manner to other and me… And He haven’t sincerely and look to other with worthless always.

02:45 AM Aug 26 2011 |

vivian_yu2008

China

Fortunately, I have never met a horrible boss so far. I think the Personality of horrible boss is stingy, unkind… the good boss is kind,warm,open,talented and give employees space ,let them feel comfortable, encourage them even though they make a littel progress.

02:45 AM Aug 26 2011 |

7anan rose

7anan rose

Palestinian Territory, Occupied

I have never had a boss….but I know how hard it is to deal with demanding persons…...

11:34 PM Aug 24 2011 |

sroorali

sroorali

Egypt

great

11:18 PM Aug 24 2011 |

trachej

trachej

Poland

my last boss was so kind and lovable that he even asked one day if I wanna marry him :D lol


anyway he was great menager, demanding but helpful too :) I think these qualities make a good boss – it lets the business develop and keeps friendly atmosphere


 

08:52 PM Aug 24 2011 |

MONY----

MONY----

Egypt

ooh you remind me of ex boss he drove me crazy all the time,he was a demanding ,shouting addictor and mean person ,I hated my job and my life because of h


well I think the good boss the one who really know how to manage people without being the boss at all ! just one person of the team work who have great management and leadership skills

05:30 PM Aug 24 2011 |

M.NOUR

M.NOUR

Sudan

not yet employee  ,,but i think  not only boss can make your life bad  even the teacher can  make you hate the subject or study even >>>>>>

03:58 PM Aug 24 2011 |

DaniloOtaku

Brazil

I have 2 boos on my job.One is mor patient with ushe knows how to talk when something is wrong and when its necessary he helps us, as boss he’s good.But the other one is mote boring he’s too demandin always is worried about our job and likes to keep near from us.

03:54 PM Aug 24 2011 |

best-jhaf

best-jhaf

Yemen

lol , i do not have any boss at this time

02:50 PM Aug 24 2011 |

pagecai

pagecai

China

I need a horrible boss to make me work hard.

02:23 PM Aug 24 2011 |

selim318

selim318

Turkey

I work better when you play by the bad employees a boss ..

11:28 AM Aug 24 2011 |

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