How do I deal with my manager?

[snugglegirl05]

My manager is 10 years younger than me.

He is married.

He has 2 elementary age kids.

His management style is this...

He acts like your father.

I am an adult.

I do not need my manager acting like my father.

So how do I deal with him at work?

[KuariKaydrith]

Politely remind him that you are an adult and that you would prefer to be treated as such.

[Tama]

Agreed.

He is not King Theoden, he will not be as your father for a little while. You are an adult.

[SuckMyFuxkCustomers]

Act out.
That's the best way to deal with father figures.

[dougall]

Ask to borrow his car?

[dalesys]

Ask to borrow his car?

And return it with only fumes in the tank + half a dozen parking tickets.

[wolfie]

And return it with only fumes in the tank + half a dozen parking tickets.

Naw, be sure to fill it up. Hey - off-road diesel is a few cents per gallon less than regular gas.

[dalesys]

Naw, be sure to fill it up. Hey - off-road diesel is a few cents per gallon less than regular gas.

When I was jumpin' trucks at Little America a carload of hippies heading west topped off their old Caddie with diesel 'cause it was 21.9 vs. 39.9...

[April]

I'm a big proponent of saying "I'm sorry, were you asking me to (whatever)?" when people start in with parental like lectures. This works VERY well with baby-talk people as well. I just cut out all the bull shit and get straight to the point.

[Seshat]

Agreed.

He is not King Theoden, he will not be as your father for a little while. You are an adult.

Meriadoc Brandybuck.