CEO has tasked me with a personal item

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I left my last job because of being assigned too many personal tasks by my CEO. I was the company graphic designer and the CEO was always asking me to design things for his wife's groups, family birthdays, kid's projects/activities, and things like that. The CEO once even gave my services as a donation to this kid's private school without asking me. Just gave me a heads up that so-and-so had won a project of their choice coupon that previous weekend.

It wouldn't have been so bad if they didn't come with little to no instructions and then after presenting the result, have to go back and forth making edit after edit on things that could have been done from the beginning.

An example, "Hey, Ella's birthday is coming up and she wants a ninja princess party. I'm going to need a banner and some table decorations." "Okay, how many table decorations?" "Eh, probably 5." "What colors should I work with?" "Just make it look cool. Great, thanks!" Submits the proofs before printing... first email "Deb said Ella's favorite color right now is lilac. Can we make the ninja princesses that color?" Submits again "looks great, but let's add some stars" Submits again "I meant throwing stars hahahaha" Submits again "Let me see it with white text" "can you make them more princess-y but still ninja-y?" etc etc

Are you doing these for free? If not, what's the problem as long as she pays you.

I would assume the problem is that making princess party invitations isn't in her job description.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I left my last job because of being assigned too many personal tasks by my CEO. I was the company graphic designer and the CEO was always asking me to design things for his wife's groups, family birthdays, kid's projects/activities, and things like that. The CEO once even gave my services as a donation to this kid's private school without asking me. Just gave me a heads up that so-and-so had won a project of their choice coupon that previous weekend.

It wouldn't have been so bad if they didn't come with little to no instructions and then after presenting the result, have to go back and forth making edit after edit on things that could have been done from the beginning.

An example, "Hey, Ella's birthday is coming up and she wants a ninja princess party. I'm going to need a banner and some table decorations." "Okay, how many table decorations?" "Eh, probably 5." "What colors should I work with?" "Just make it look cool. Great, thanks!" Submits the proofs before printing... first email "Deb said Ella's favorite color right now is lilac. Can we make the ninja princesses that color?" Submits again "looks great, but let's add some stars" Submits again "I meant throwing stars hahahaha" Submits again "Let me see it with white text" "can you make them more princess-y but still ninja-y?" etc etc

Oh my god! So glad you left that position. Anyone who doesn't know the difference between an employee in the corporate space and a personal household attendant should not supervise anyone, ever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, don't bite the hand that feeds you. Do it with a smile. Look at it as an opportunity to impress the boss.

I know it sucks but you either have to do it or get a new job. Which I'd look for anyway.

No. Do not do it "with a smile." State your boundaries, whatever those might be (e.g., ask the dude, "I'll add this as overtime"). If he pushes back, you say no.

Otherwise your job will become one long clusterf--k in which you're buying flowers for his grandma and walking his dog and picking up the lazy ass's drycleaning.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I left my last job because of being assigned too many personal tasks by my CEO. I was the company graphic designer and the CEO was always asking me to design things for his wife's groups, family birthdays, kid's projects/activities, and things like that. The CEO once even gave my services as a donation to this kid's private school without asking me. Just gave me a heads up that so-and-so had won a project of their choice coupon that previous weekend.

It wouldn't have been so bad if they didn't come with little to no instructions and then after presenting the result, have to go back and forth making edit after edit on things that could have been done from the beginning.

An example, "Hey, Ella's birthday is coming up and she wants a ninja princess party. I'm going to need a banner and some table decorations." "Okay, how many table decorations?" "Eh, probably 5." "What colors should I work with?" "Just make it look cool. Great, thanks!" Submits the proofs before printing... first email "Deb said Ella's favorite color right now is lilac. Can we make the ninja princesses that color?" Submits again "looks great, but let's add some stars" Submits again "I meant throwing stars hahahaha" Submits again "Let me see it with white text" "can you make them more princess-y but still ninja-y?" etc etc

Oh my god! So glad you left that position. Anyone who doesn't know the difference between an employee in the corporate space and a personal household attendant should not supervise anyone, ever.

CEO's company, CEO's dime. Her job was graphic design for the company. It doesn't matter if it is an outside client or internal client, the job is still the same no matter who is paying. Getting huffy without understanding that shows a real lack of maturity and a failure to understand the business world.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I left my last job because of being assigned too many personal tasks by my CEO. I was the company graphic designer and the CEO was always asking me to design things for his wife's groups, family birthdays, kid's projects/activities, and things like that. The CEO once even gave my services as a donation to this kid's private school without asking me. Just gave me a heads up that so-and-so had won a project of their choice coupon that previous weekend.

It wouldn't have been so bad if they didn't come with little to no instructions and then after presenting the result, have to go back and forth making edit after edit on things that could have been done from the beginning.

An example, "Hey, Ella's birthday is coming up and she wants a ninja princess party. I'm going to need a banner and some table decorations." "Okay, how many table decorations?" "Eh, probably 5." "What colors should I work with?" "Just make it look cool. Great, thanks!" Submits the proofs before printing... first email "Deb said Ella's favorite color right now is lilac. Can we make the ninja princesses that color?" Submits again "looks great, but let's add some stars" Submits again "I meant throwing stars hahahaha" Submits again "Let me see it with white text" "can you make them more princess-y but still ninja-y?" etc etc

Oh my god! So glad you left that position. Anyone who doesn't know the difference between an employee in the corporate space and a personal household attendant should not supervise anyone, ever.

Please tell me you've opened a company that hosts ninja princess parties. Please. I need hope. And ninja princesses.

Seriously - that sounds cool.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I left my last job because of being assigned too many personal tasks by my CEO. I was the company graphic designer and the CEO was always asking me to design things for his wife's groups, family birthdays, kid's projects/activities, and things like that. The CEO once even gave my services as a donation to this kid's private school without asking me. Just gave me a heads up that so-and-so had won a project of their choice coupon that previous weekend.

It wouldn't have been so bad if they didn't come with little to no instructions and then after presenting the result, have to go back and forth making edit after edit on things that could have been done from the beginning.

An example, "Hey, Ella's birthday is coming up and she wants a ninja princess party. I'm going to need a banner and some table decorations." "Okay, how many table decorations?" "Eh, probably 5." "What colors should I work with?" "Just make it look cool. Great, thanks!" Submits the proofs before printing... first email "Deb said Ella's favorite color right now is lilac. Can we make the ninja princesses that color?" Submits again "looks great, but let's add some stars" Submits again "I meant throwing stars hahahaha" Submits again "Let me see it with white text" "can you make them more princess-y but still ninja-y?" etc etc

Oh my god! So glad you left that position. Anyone who doesn't know the difference between an employee in the corporate space and a personal household attendant should not supervise anyone, ever.

CEO's company, CEO's dime. Her job was graphic design for the company. It doesn't matter if it is an outside client or internal client, the job is still the same no matter who is paying. Getting huffy without understanding that shows a real lack of maturity and a failure to understand the business world.

I'm guessing the CEO expected PP to do all her actual work during work hours, plus the extra work for free outside of business hours.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I left my last job because of being assigned too many personal tasks by my CEO. I was the company graphic designer and the CEO was always asking me to design things for his wife's groups, family birthdays, kid's projects/activities, and things like that. The CEO once even gave my services as a donation to this kid's private school without asking me. Just gave me a heads up that so-and-so had won a project of their choice coupon that previous weekend.

It wouldn't have been so bad if they didn't come with little to no instructions and then after presenting the result, have to go back and forth making edit after edit on things that could have been done from the beginning.

An example, "Hey, Ella's birthday is coming up and she wants a ninja princess party. I'm going to need a banner and some table decorations." "Okay, how many table decorations?" "Eh, probably 5." "What colors should I work with?" "Just make it look cool. Great, thanks!" Submits the proofs before printing... first email "Deb said Ella's favorite color right now is lilac. Can we make the ninja princesses that color?" Submits again "looks great, but let's add some stars" Submits again "I meant throwing stars hahahaha" Submits again "Let me see it with white text" "can you make them more princess-y but still ninja-y?" etc etc

Oh my god! So glad you left that position. Anyone who doesn't know the difference between an employee in the corporate space and a personal household attendant should not supervise anyone, ever.

CEO's company, CEO's dime. Her job was graphic design for the company. It doesn't matter if it is an outside client or internal client, the job is still the same no matter who is paying. Getting huffy without understanding that shows a real lack of maturity and a failure to understand the business world.

Oh, go pee up a rope. Her job is graphic design FOR THE COMPANY. Not graphic design FOR THE BOSS. It shows a real lack of maturity and a failure to understand jack if you can't tell the difference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I left my last job because of being assigned too many personal tasks by my CEO. I was the company graphic designer and the CEO was always asking me to design things for his wife's groups, family birthdays, kid's projects/activities, and things like that. The CEO once even gave my services as a donation to this kid's private school without asking me. Just gave me a heads up that so-and-so had won a project of their choice coupon that previous weekend.

It wouldn't have been so bad if they didn't come with little to no instructions and then after presenting the result, have to go back and forth making edit after edit on things that could have been done from the beginning.

An example, "Hey, Ella's birthday is coming up and she wants a ninja princess party. I'm going to need a banner and some table decorations." "Okay, how many table decorations?" "Eh, probably 5." "What colors should I work with?" "Just make it look cool. Great, thanks!" Submits the proofs before printing... first email "Deb said Ella's favorite color right now is lilac. Can we make the ninja princesses that color?" Submits again "looks great, but let's add some stars" Submits again "I meant throwing stars hahahaha" Submits again "Let me see it with white text" "can you make them more princess-y but still ninja-y?" etc etc

Oh my god! So glad you left that position. Anyone who doesn't know the difference between an employee in the corporate space and a personal household attendant should not supervise anyone, ever.

CEO's company, CEO's dime. Her job was graphic design for the company. It doesn't matter if it is an outside client or internal client, the job is still the same no matter who is paying. Getting huffy without understanding that shows a real lack of maturity and a failure to understand the business world.

Oh, go pee up a rope. Her job is graphic design FOR THE COMPANY. Not graphic design FOR THE BOSS. It shows a real lack of maturity and a failure to understand jack if you can't tell the difference.

If the CEO owns the company then the CEO -is- the company. How can you not understand this? It doesn't matter if it is an external or internal client. Her job is to perform all duties as assigned, not all duties she wants to perform. Sheesh, it is a wonder some of you manage to hold onto your jobs.

[Anonymous]

I know a boss you wanted his assistant to manage his home renovation. Just expected it. He said to do it. In his mind, no debate.

And of course problems with the work/results, she was yelled at

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's the task? Is it researching the best pre-school for his kid, the cheapest manscaping place nearby, something at all work-related? How much extra time will it take, and for how long?

She is a female CEO.

Are you the OP? Any reason you took time to post this correction but didn’t bother to answer any of the questions? They makes me think you are the one who is being a bit unreasonable, balky, and over-sensitive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What's the task? Is it researching the best pre-school for his kid, the cheapest manscaping place nearby, something at all work-related? How much extra time will it take, and for how long?

The task is buying and putting together a 1,000 gallon fish tank with tropical fish. I am then responsible for all of the upkeep and feeding (buying food).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's the task? Is it researching the best pre-school for his kid, the cheapest manscaping place nearby, something at all work-related? How much extra time will it take, and for how long?

The task is buying and putting together a 1,000 gallon fish tank with tropical fish. I am then responsible for all of the upkeep and feeding (buying food).

For the office or her home?

[Anonymous]

Salt water is a huge commitment with a steep learning curve, measuring, adjusting. A few hours of the wrong environment, or if the heater malfunctions and the whole tank can go belly-up

[Anonymous]

... if it isn't salt water, it won't be a big chore Op

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I left my last job because of being assigned too many personal tasks by my CEO. I was the company graphic designer and the CEO was always asking me to design things for his wife's groups, family birthdays, kid's projects/activities, and things like that. The CEO once even gave my services as a donation to this kid's private school without asking me. Just gave me a heads up that so-and-so had won a project of their choice coupon that previous weekend.

It wouldn't have been so bad if they didn't come with little to no instructions and then after presenting the result, have to go back and forth making edit after edit on things that could have been done from the beginning.

An example, "Hey, Ella's birthday is coming up and she wants a ninja princess party. I'm going to need a banner and some table decorations." "Okay, how many table decorations?" "Eh, probably 5." "What colors should I work with?" "Just make it look cool. Great, thanks!" Submits the proofs before printing... first email "Deb said Ella's favorite color right now is lilac. Can we make the ninja princesses that color?" Submits again "looks great, but let's add some stars" Submits again "I meant throwing stars hahahaha" Submits again "Let me see it with white text" "can you make them more princess-y but still ninja-y?" etc etc

Oh my god! So glad you left that position. Anyone who doesn't know the difference between an employee in the corporate space and a personal household attendant should not supervise anyone, ever.

CEO's company, CEO's dime. Her job was graphic design for the company. It doesn't matter if it is an outside client or internal client, the job is still the same no matter who is paying. Getting huffy without understanding that shows a real lack of maturity and a failure to understand the business world.

Oh, go pee up a rope. Her job is graphic design FOR THE COMPANY. Not graphic design FOR THE BOSS. It shows a real lack of maturity and a failure to understand jack if you can't tell the difference.

If the CEO owns the company then the CEO -is- the company. How can you not understand this? It doesn't matter if it is an external or internal client. Her job is to perform all duties as assigned, not all duties she wants to perform. Sheesh, it is a wonder some of you manage to hold onto your jobs.

In my world that's stealing from the company.