The German Boss

This is the part 2 of the blog series: The 3 Bosses and the Boss' Son



….and so the story continues.



Time went by and the company of the German boss moved on. Rules were made and implemented, his people quite ok with the trend and happy with their lives. Yet, things are not always positive. The German boss has always been known to have his favorites. Although he will not admit it, he has shown a different treatment among his members. Murmur lingered on that he was in favor of MJ, one of his most capable and bright employee. There was no question that MJ is good at work that is why he earned the adulation of the German boss. Yet, MJ grew to be quite over confident which made his co-workers a bit unease about it.



There came a point when MJ, being the good worker that he is had gone overboard. The rules being implemented by the German boss got spoiled. It happened because it turned out that the rules in place are not necessarily being implemented for all but only to few. The German boss allowed MJ to break some rules without him getting punish. That prove to be unfair to everyone yet the German boss was not troubled. His staff cannot do anything, they are afraid and they have not been so vocal about their comments anymore since the time that rules were sorted out. Although in the rule, there was a statement saying they can voice out their feelings or grievances. And although there was an assurance it will be given due process, the workers did not bother to comment that much. They have become a bit passive.



It is very understandable why workers at work have become so passive about their grievances towards the rule, the company boss and its essential elements. There is lot of things to consider like their job, high salary, benefits etc. That is quite a package indeed.



Before all this, the German boss had a considerable match in the name of David. Like David and Goliath they are the pair that moved the office into controversy. David is one of the loud voice in their office. It happened years ago when David was still employed in that office. At first, like any young individual David was filled with good hopes and expectation. His first months have been very fruitful and quite innovative. But David, as intelligent, good and quick-wit as he is, was also the voice, the straight-frank lad that foiled him into bad light.



It first happened when the German boss came to him privately that he is talking too much and suggesting too much. What did David think during that time? Well, he was surprised to hear that from the German boss. Although it seems to be a very cordial conversation, from that point on he got a warning. He had to seal his lips a bit and prove to his boss that he’s not just the activist that he is but the work performer. For David, that was a turning point. He felt he’s being eyed and all his acts are monitored. He did not say much to his friends in the office although they knew about the conversation that David and the German boss had.



Time went by that David and the German boss would get into occasional heated discussion that boiled harder and harder. Issues like office rules and some administrative concerns were raised and thrown. David did not bow that much and had to continue questioning the integrity of the rules. Of course, the German boss was pissed off. Yet he did not attack straight-forward. He had his own way by giving David a bad marked on his performance and in addition to this are some words during their one on one evaluation meeting. David is not that easy to be styled or persuaded, he has to defend himself why he should not be getting that grade. Although as it looked like a very democratic conversation, the moment that David made his comments on, he knew that again he is marked. Nevertheless, David did not stop. For him, it was a chance and if he’s not going to discuss the issue then it will be over.



Such encounters between David and Goliath (the German boss) were milestone. But it ended quite not satisfying.



The company that the German boss manages had a trouble maintaining everyone on board so to speak. So they opted to retrenched seven people in the company. The reason for the down-sizing was money. But the reason for how the 7 people were chosen was not discussed. The German boss said the choice was made through evaluation. It was kind of hard to believe. Everyone was shocked with the event and had been clipped with their wings. Some commented and had to contend themselves with murmurs. Others voiced out their thoughts and had to feel very down. The German boss looked like a good dog. It is not clear how he really feels about cutting the size of his staff. Yet, what made that event controversial was the choice of people he had to draw. Most of the people in that roster were loud-voice at some points. It’s like cutting and trimming all the thorns in the branch so that things will be smoother for him. It’s also unbelievable ‘coz it seemed that his favoritism showed up by simply letting go of the others that are far better than those left behind.



Now, each has their own lives. The seven lucky individual have gone to many places in their walk of lives. The people that were left behind are now all big time earners but still full of reserved feelings. They have grown passive and have not really stepped up to speak much. Take note though, they are richer now. Money for silence? Maybe it does not apply to everyone.



The German boss is still the same old person. By old person meaning, exuding dual nature that is good and bad. He continues to play the role of the puppet master in that office. Making his people believe he’s all fair and good.



It can be said that some of his subordinates are in favor of his acts, deeds and craziness. Why not! They enjoy his favor. It’s like leeches on the back of the buffalo.



On the other hand, some did remain in the middle while slowly building their dreams and earning, having the benefits that is due to them. Passive-wise individuals!



Others remained with their sharpened claws and continue with the legacy of the original activist. Who knows what is going to happen next?



The German boss has remained strong. Admittedly, he has the character of a real boss. Although he is not that admirable, he has shown strength and will to govern. He cannot simply please all of his subordinates yet he remained strong to the point of sacrificing the perfect adoration of everyone that knew him. On the contrary, with his character he has already sculptured his path to dissection of people that knew him in and out of his work and curricular activities.



The German boss’ character, ways and deeds is just one of the many faces in the history of the corporate tycoon there exists. And the character of his subordinates is simply one of the many types there exists in the working class. Which one are you? Or you’re not anyone of them? Maybe you’ll be in the next story.



THE END



COMING SOON…The Brat Boss