Message #57992

[jak0215]

I believe that we have had this discussion before (you can do a quick search to find it if you want to) and the out come seemed to be that it really depends upon your relationship with your boss.  I do personal things for my boss, not because I have to but because I want to.  It truly doesn't bother me to pick up lunch for her when I am getting mine.   She will buy me Weight Watcher snacks when she orders for herself.   We do small things for each other every day.  Neither one of us expects if from the other and truly are thankful when it happens.  In my opinion, the most important thing in every kind of relationship, whether it's personal or professional, is respect.  It goes both ways and when it's missing there's a problem.   If doing these things truly bothers you, then it may be best if you have a discussion with your boss to help you both set boundaries of what is acceptable and what is not.  He/She may not even realize this bothers you.  Good luck.

jak