E36 M3 I think I may have lost my job

A disagreement with the boss led to an argument.

Which led to yelling at each other.

Which led to me almost ripping his door off it's hinges.

Which led to me being sent home today with no pay.

Which led to my mouth continuing to run.

Which led to " I'LL LET YOU KNOW WHEN YOU CAN COME BACK "

Which led to a thirty foot burnout leaving.

God, I feel like I was a teenager again acting like that. Now I feel stupid for escalating the situation. I guess I just have a short fuse on certain things. I would hate to lose this job but I was looking for one when I found this one.

Best of luck with that, but I'd start putting in applications now.

A good boss is one who can deal with your childishness. Not that they should have to, because we're all supposed to be mature adults. But reality intrudes.

I've thrown two tantrums here (that I can think of), and my boss let it roll off his back like water on a duck. For that I'm very grateful.

Sometimes going back when both parties are calm and owning your actions and sincerely appologizing for them can help you survive the mess you made.

If not, and the job is gone...well, it's a growing opportunity for you.

I'd call him back now and apologize for your behavior. The longer you give him time to consider the events, the worse the outcome will be. Head off the firing by admitting that you were an idiot.

jimbob_racing wrote: I'd call him back now and apologize for your behavior. The longer you give him time to consider the events, the worse the outcome will be. Head off the firing by admitting that you were an idiot.

This^^^ And do it quickly.

You may have to be introspective and find if there is a force outside of work that may have caused this behavior.
Trouble at home?
Trouble with finances?
Admission of this to your boss may be helpful.

The thing is I've worked with and for him for about six years, at two different company's. We get along great outside work. I consider him a friend and would do anything I could for him. Hell I introduced him to autox and he loves it.

We've had arguments before. He has just as bad a temper as I do. I think it'll work out. But he is pretty stubborn. Maybe I better call him.

E36 M3 happens. You'll be fine. Put out applications swiftly and good luck.

nicksta43 wrote: The thing is I've worked with and for him for about six years, at two different company's. We get along great outside work. I consider him a friend and would do anything I could for him. Hell I introduced him to autox and he loves it. We've had arguments before. He has just as bad a temper as I do. I think it'll work out. But he is pretty stubborn. Maybe I better call him.

Not maybe.

Definitely you should call him.

Call the guy. Man up and say you're sorry. Some explanation of outside influences, if there are any, may be helpful. Who knows? Maybe he's going through some stuff too? Admitting you were wrong and that you're working not to do this again may save your job or at least your reputation.

take your meds, then call

jrw1621 wrote: You may have to be introspective and find if there is a force outside of work that may have caused this behavior. Trouble at home? Trouble with finances? Admission of this to your boss may be helpful.

I agree, you should look at what caused your frustration, and attempt to address that issue...but I wouldnt try to make excuses to your boss about why you acted out. It could come off as childish. I would just admit you acted a fool, apologize, assure him that it wont happen again, and hopefully get a paycheck next week...

Yes, no excuse but rather a reason.
From the bosses perspective, he has to be wondering if you can be trusted to not do this again and part of understanding this is to understand root causes.

It is expensive and difficult to replace a good employee, he should be able to get past this. Don't promise to never do it again unless you believe that it wont happen again, which seems unlikely.

I have employees and at times personalities collide, he knows that.

Klayfish wrote:

jimbob_racing wrote: I'd call him back now and apologize for your behavior. The longer you give him time to consider the events, the worse the outcome will be. Head off the firing by admitting that you were an idiot.

This^^^ And do it quickly.

Don't waste your time talking to us! How's the job market in your community? Can you afford "I'll teach him, I'll quit" ?

Dan

jimbob_racing wrote: I'd call him back now and apologize for your behavior. The longer you give him time to consider the events, the worse the outcome will be. Head off the firing by admitting that you were an idiot.

+1

jimbob_racing wrote: I'd call him back now and apologize for your behavior. The longer you give him time to consider the events, the worse the outcome will be. Head off the firing by admitting that you were an idiot.

This. Now. And be sincere.

If you hate the job and can afford the downtime to look for another let it run it's course, maybe he'll call ya back soon enough after tempers settle. If you really want and need this job buck up and apologize now.

Go talk to your boss and do another 30 foot burnout when you leave. That way he will think that is just the way you drive rather than thinking it was directed at him.

In reply to Otto Maddox:

LOL, our parking lot is gravel so usually my arrival and departure looks something like a stage rally. It really helped that it was raining because usually my poor little 100hp's are barely enough to chirp the tires.

Did you call?

Conquest351 wrote: Did you call?

Nah, swapping in the knobbies!

914Driver wrote:

Conquest351 wrote: Did you call?

Nah, swapping in the knobbies!

For a more spectacular entrance/exit?

Yeah, gravel.

He will not answer. I sent him a text apologising for my actions. No responce yet.

My guess is he is letting me sweat it out for a while. If I don't hear from him tonight I'll just go in at my normal time tomorrow and see whats up. I know everyone is replacable but It would put them in a huge bind to loose me. They really have no one who could replace me now.

I'm just trying to keep SWMBO calm. She doesn't handle stuff like this very well.