Message #43576

[hucks]

The best boss I had was when I worked in a firm of solicitors in Leeds - not only was he fair, talked me through things and gave me so much confidence in dealing with files and people, he always made me laugh (I'm not the best person first thing in the morning).  He trusted me impeccably and never ever raised his voice to me and would calmly explain any situation.  He constantly made me laugh and when he was busy; he would stick a pencil in each ear so if I looked through his office window and saw that I knew he didn't want any calls or to be disturbed, it was so much better than having a "Do Not Disturb" sign on his door.  I only left there following the death of my mother and I really do miss him but I keep in constant touch and he still makes me laugh.  He was generous with salary and bonuses but to be honest I was happy going to work everyday knowing that I wasn't one of those secretaries who tries to avoid their boss all the time.