Why do people whine about their bosses and employers so much? (employer, company)

[andywire]

I can't relate with the way most people describe their workplace and employers. I was just thinking about this today though... I've worked for a considerable number of employers in my 10 year run in the private sector. I have been treated with nothing but dignity and respect. So when I hear people complain about their bosses, I'm left dumbfound.

It seems as though people like to exaggerate how awful their employers are. Or maybe I just have not worked for a crappy employer yet.

[joe from dayton]

I think a lot of people just like to *****.

[scratchie]

Some people just like to complain.

Some people actually have terrible bosses.

What's the mystery?

[Florida2014]

Seems to be human nature to complain and, as they say, misery loves company.

[43north87west]

Originally Posted by andywire

I can't relate with the way most people describe their workplace and employers. I was just thinking about this today though... I've worked for a considerable number of employers in my 10 year run in the private sector. I have been treated with nothing but dignity and respect. So when I hear people complain about their bosses, I'm left dumbfound.

It seems as though people like to exaggerate how awful their employers are. Or maybe I just have not worked for a crappy employer yet.

Because it's all anecdotal. Your experience doesn't necessarily represent the world at large, and the number of complaints might not accurately represent the number of problems that exist (or don't exist).

[Poor Chemist]

All of my bosses have pretty easy to get along with and I never had conflicts with them. It's actually the coworkers that I had all my conflicts with.

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by 43north87west

Because it's all anecdotal.

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Your comment would include the whiner's experiences.

[statisticsnerd]

Because there are many bosses on power trips who are jerks to their subordinates knowing they can't fight back without getting fired

[Poor Chemist]

Originally Posted by statisticsnerd

Because there are many bosses on power trips who are jerks to their subordinates knowing they can't fight back without getting fired

I agree some bosses can abuse their authority even though I never had to experience that.

[s1alker]

From your post history you appear to have a niche skillset that employers are desperate for. College grads (even STEM) are a dime a dozen and can be replaced in a heartbeat. It's best to have the employers and managers bending over backwards for you rather than the other way around.