My Boss Hates Me!

Posted by Melissa Dylan Mar 9, 2008

Well, that’s not true. Right now I don’t have a boss. Technically. See, it’s been nearly 1 year since I’ve officially been out of the workplace.

I’ll be honest with you: I don’t miss it.

The other side isn’t exactly a picnic. I’ve been trolling for freelance work, which is often harder than a 9-to-5 where just showing up is half the battle. If I don’t want to work, I don’t have to—but I also don’t get assignments. Or paid.

Then there’s the whole parenting thing, which is a 24/7 job. (Wait, that’s a lie. There’s something called “daycare” and I highly recommend it.) But still, I’ll choose parenting over a dull-drum job at a finance company for a few reasons. #1. My baby is not the boss of me. #2. I can take this job anywhere (the beach, traveling, to a friend's house). #3. Poopy diapers? Actually not that bad.

I’ve thought about going back to the corporate world, and at this point, I just don’t want to. Dressing to someone else’s standards, working on someone else’s schedule, at the mercy of customers or employers with whimsical moods. At least at home I have the freedom to work on my own time (writing), or use the trump card “I’m the Mommy, that’s why.” I don’t think that type of argument will fly at work.

But, if you have a boss who really does hate you, I've written an article that might help. How To Get Your Boss To Like You. Enjoy!