FWD: Working later than the boss

[Janice Gelb]

Anonymous wrote:
> 
> She's hinted lately that she'd like to have one of the "senior"
> people stay until 5:30 pm, which is technically when the business day
> ends here.( Important note: I am her backup when she is out but I
> still don't have the senior title yet.) Since I generally stay later
> than 4:30 pm it hasn't been much of an issue, but she wants someone to
> be here until business hours are over. I don't feel I should be the one
> who has to make the change.  More importantly, I don't feel I should
> have to. She's the manager, not me. If anyone is going to stay late,
> shouldn't it be the her?
> 

I would ignore her hints politely, turning the
subject if possible, and not deal with this issue
unless and until she directly asks you to stay on
a regular basis. Then I'd respectfully ask her whether
the flex time policy is still in effect, and point out
that you have established a routine for working from
8 - 4:30 and would prefer not to be expected to regularly
stay until 5:30, although you will stay on occasion if
your own job responsibilities or schedule require it.

I wouldn't bring in any of these other points about it
being her responsibility as manager to set an example or
to stay until 5:30 (even though I personally agree with
you about them).

-- Janice

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