Most of us have had our fair share of issues with co-workers, ranging from petty annoyances to backstabbing antics. Confronting a colleague may have its own challenges but when it's the boss that needs talking to job security comes into play. A reader wrote to Slate's Dear Prudence asking for advice on whether to confront a boss (who has the charming tendency to "fly off the handle") about her constant anti-Semitic remarks.
Prudie recommends the employee mentions that she doesn't share the same beliefs and would appreciate if the boss didn't discuss them any longer. This is definitely an easier said than done type of response. While I don't think I'd last working under that boss more than the time it took me to find another job, I'd like to think I could muster up the courage to make my feelings known.
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i had a boss that would make remarks like this, but i just ignored him. whenever he'd start a rant, i'd shut down the conversation, turn away from him & start typing or answering calls or whatever. other coworkers tried to argue with him, but it never swayed him at all. he was old & i think a little bit nutty, so even though it bothered me, i didn't say anything.