My boss is like, if you took Willy Wonka, and mixed him with Hitler. He's got like, he's crazy like Willie Wonka and he's psycho like Hitler. But he doesn't have a mustache.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes a boss as a mix of manic creativity and cruelty.
- In plain terms
- My boss is crazy and cruel.
- What can you take from it?
- Workplace bosses can be extreme.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle tough bosses?
- What makes a boss toxic?
Another view
It compares real behavior to fictional characters.
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