Would you work for Alan Sugar, Gordon Ramsey or Sir Alex Ferguson? Apparently most people wouldn’t because they have topped a survey of the most fiercesome bosses in the country. I wouldn’t work for any of them either, but for very different reasons. Sir Alan, pictured, just because he makes me cringe every time those Premium Bonds adds he does come on (and my numbers still haven’t come up).
And what’s more, if he used his “You’re fired” catchphrase on me, I’d be tempted to reply: “And your a failed football chairman with a ridiculous beard who’s over-compensating for being short.”
Gordon Ramsey for much the same reason. One foul-mouthed diatribe from him would probably lead to the reply: “Grow up, you pathetic little man.”
And Sir Alex because he’s the boss of Man Utd, and there’s no way I could work for him (I wonder if David Beckham was among those surveyed?)
My own boss likes to think he’s a frightening figure, but to me he’s more of a David Brent style figure. Chilled out entertainer, you know.
Thank goodness for small mercies.
David Burrows is National News Editor at the Shropshire Star. Comment on David’s blog by clicking here
Your comments:
“Given the choice from the three, I’d work for Sir Alan hands down. Alex Ferguson would just throw things at you if you didn’t perform to his liking and Gordon Ramsay would just go on about how pathetic you are so wouldn’t motivate me at all. At least with Sir Alan, you know where you stand. He points out people’s flaws as well as praising them for work done well - the way a boss should be. Not too critical but not too soft either!” Abi Redmond”If I were your “chilled out entertainer” boss, I’d fire you for inventing the word “fiercesome”. Did you mean “fearsome”? Or perhaps “fiercest bosses” would have been better.” Richard Williams
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