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If you get a new boss, do you unpack their boxes and put their stuff up in their office, or leave it to them to do?  I have blocked time on the schedule for new boss to "settle in" but works right through it.  Has alot of glass stuff and I do not want to take the responsibility if something is broken or gets broken while unpacking.

Had previous assistant pack the old office, sent them an e-mail while traveling and asked her to do it. 

Not to compare bosses, but old boss was a gentleman and packed his own boxes and cleaned out is own files a little at a time before he left.   

What would you do? 

Maybe offer to unpack first then see what answer you get.

That way at least you have offered your help.

I mentioned I had blocked time to get settled in.  Reply was, good, if I need help I'll let you know.  I guess I will leave it at that for now,

I wasn't sure if you had verbally mentioned it or just put a placeholder in the diary.

You've done it, got an answer, that's all you can do for now.

Just be ready for the day you have a thousand things to attend to, and THAT will be the day he wants to unpack and "settle in".   ::)

At least, that's what happened to me..... ;D

Gee's right.  You've asked, and apparently he doesn't want to be bothered right now.

How right you are.  New boss unpacked the glass / personal stuff.  Then told me the last two heavy boxes were mine, full of old binders from old company, books and junk.  I threw them in the book case today and hid the "junk" in the credenza. 

Oooh I hate the dirty jobs.  Hope he pays for a manicure!  :D

Not holding my breath:)