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The Devil Wears Prada
I acknowledge that I’m behind the times here. I read the book last weekend and just watched the movie on HBO. I’m completely baffled as to why the “boss” character was any different than any boss or “powerful person” that I’ve ever worked for. Am I delusional or has our work force become a bunch of wimps????
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May 11, 2008 6:40 PM
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You're delusional. No - just kidding.
I haven't read the book. I did see the movie. Meryl Streeps character certainly was demanding - but not the worse boss in the world. I had that boss and it wasn't Michael Scott from The Office either. The worst boss lets you do all the work, takes the credit and bails on you in times of need. I didn't think Meryl's character did that - although her interests were very self serving. I also don't think there are many wimp Bosses in the work force. Lots of hypocrites and lots of crooks, but not that many wimps. It takes strength and fortitude to sit in a pew on Sunday and cheat the hell out of customers and employees during the week!
Hey, I could still edit this even though I posted again. Weird.
I just wanted to say this post is half joking. Yes, it's true, I am not a fan of corporate upper management, and even less of middle management. But I would never throw everyone into the same stew. There are some great people there as there are everywhere.
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May 11, 2008 7:47 PM
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The ones that have been problematic, are the ones who create dangerous situations and then leave you to deal with the fallout.
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May 11, 2008 8:08 PM
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I had a boss who committed a felony, was investigated by the FBI. I had to go through a deposition. I call that a bad boss - ![]<img border=](http://community.tvguide.com/images/emoticons/devil.gif) ">
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May 11, 2008 10:54 PM
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Hi Fee Fee. Well, honestly, I thought the book gave a better portrayal of a really difficult boss. Not to say that she's the most difficult boss ever known to mankind (good grief, Cindy!), but it was pretty bad I thought! Long hours, being treated like a serf, no respect, constant belittling--I'd call that a hostile work environment. The one portrayed by Meryl Streep was humanized more and seemed a little easier to take. That might have been just my take though.
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May 12, 2008 10:22 AM
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