I’m the HR manager, and I report to the company president. I’ve already talked to him about the Friday 4 p.m. happy hours he hosts in the office. I told him I don’t think it’s appropriate and that it could create real liability issues — especially if someone leaves the parking lot impaired. He basically brushed me off and kept doing it. Then, this past Friday, we had a company tailgate on the production floor at 11:30 a.m., and he brought … non-alcoholic beer.
So now I’m wondering — am I overreacting here, or is this still a problem? He didn’t hold the happy hour, so maybe he’ll stop drinking altogether? This isn’t the only issue. He tends to undermine me, leaves me out of important meetings and generally doesn’t seem interested in anything I have to say. I like my job, but I’m really struggling with him as a boss — and I’ve started looking for other opportunities. Am I making too big a deal out of this, or would it bother you too?
To read my answer, click here: Is Beer at Work a Problem, or Is It a Sign of Something Bigger?