My BOSS is on my case....

roozie2001 · 08-24-2010, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by evilpixel

I'm glad my boss in not like this. He bought a brand new Toyota Camry cash so props to him. When he saw my BMW he just said "nice car". He also told me his wife would never date a guy with a BMW and those that do are jerks....haha! She likes me though. Like someone said on here just brush it off and agree with him. After all he is giving you the money to pay for it.

agreed 100% or do what i did. become your own boss. then u can become the asshole.

Evil E90 · 08-24-2010, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by roozie2001

agreed 100% or do what i did. become your own boss. then u can become the asshole.

NaTuReB0Y · 08-24-2010, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gbreeE90

Remind him that he drives a honda.

and...is that supposed to be a bad thing?

just from my personal experienced with both brands....

2005/6 BMW E90 - at least 10 things broke or replaced(79,500+ miles)
2007 Honda Fit - 0 problems (72,000+ miles)

I took my Fit on 3 cross country road trip.....my E90(no way)

dreamingat30fps · 08-24-2010, 09:01 AM

Obviously the only solution is to punch him in the nose.

Seriously I would just say "really wish I could get a raise so I can afford to get me some of them fancy folding seats... sigh". At my last job it was the opposite. My boss had an e46 330 and most of the people at his level had new 7 series, Bentleys etc... we would always give him shit about it just for fun until he finally gave in and bought an M5.

Hedges · 08-24-2010, 09:11 AM

Who cares, grow up brush it off! Be the bigger man!

que2k · 08-24-2010, 09:17 AM

Am I missing something??

My rear seats fold down

JoeyBananaz18 · 08-24-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by que2k

Am I missing something??

My rear seats fold down

op probably doesnt have the cold weather package.

exclusivo · 08-24-2010, 09:24 AM

but does his cupholders retract out of the dash?...didnt think so

TWSnow · 08-24-2010, 09:25 AM

FUNNY my boss ( manager of one of the stores of a HUGE private company ) Drives a Caddy CTS . Looks at me and grins lol cause of my E92 and the fact I'm only 21 lol . Not my fault he's a cheap ass...

TWSnow · 08-24-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by lemmegetatthat

but does his cupholders retract out of the dash?...didnt think so

Kevin Harney · 08-24-2010, 09:27 AM

OK here is the deal. Polite and sure fire way to deal with it. It is obvisiously bothering you on some level or you would not have written this. Just tell him politely. " Look, I know that you are probably joking around, but I do not put down your stuff and I would appreciate the same courtesy back. I have worked hard for what I have and I do not have some of the more important things that you have - like a wife and kids - so I am able to indulge myself for a few years until I can be as lucky as you are and then I will have to make the necessary sacrifices to enjoy what you have." Something along those lines .... Be polite and show that you appreciate him as a boss and a person and the lifestyle he chose but that you do NOT appreciate his comments.

Avery · 08-24-2010, 09:38 AM

Simple answer. Just keep your car and get a good deal on a used X3 and pull up with it and when he says something you can say why do I need a car with seats that fold down when I have another BMW to haul stuff around in.

OC Guy · 08-24-2010, 10:25 AM

Tell your boss "Yeah, you're right."

What more can he say after that?

bobbers114 · 08-24-2010, 10:54 AM

tell him your right, you shouldnt get a 3 series, you deserve a 5 series

BRAISKI · 08-24-2010, 11:02 AM

What the back seats dont fold down for the e90?!?!

Bimmermaniac · 08-24-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BRAISKI

What the backs seats done fold down for the e90?!?!

It is an option but not standard.

ChasVS · 08-24-2010, 03:20 PM

Ok, Wirite this down so you can say it to him next time he makes a stupid comment about your BMW.

"Yeah, you're right. If I ever get to a point in my life that I have have to settle for an Accord, I'll be sure to get one with folding rear seats. Then I'll go out and kill myself!"

ChasVS · 08-24-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Harney

OK here is the deal. Polite and sure fire way to deal with it. It is obvisiously bothering you on some level or you would not have written this. Just tell him politely. " Look, I know that you are probably joking around, but I do not put down your stuff and I would appreciate the same courtesy back. I have worked hard for what I have and I do not have some of the more important things that you have - like a wife and kids - so I am able to indulge myself for a few years until I can be as lucky as you are and then I will have to make the necessary sacrifices to enjoy what you have." Something along those lines .... Be polite and show that you appreciate him as a boss and a person and the lifestyle he chose but that you do NOT appreciate his comments.

You're kidding right? Such a jerk doesn't deserve such sucking up to! Tell him to deal with his insecurities and leave you alone. By polite response you just feed his insecurities and just make matters worse. Bosses like this are just bullies who are afraid and insecure. They'll shut up when confronted, not when you appease them.

lesha · 08-24-2010, 03:30 PM

CPO 335 without nav. with 30K miles on it does not cost more than a new Accord

and if your boss is really jealous, good luck with your next raise,, lol

Captain Oblivious · 08-24-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GUNN IT

Any suggestions?

Agree with him and tell him his car is better. It shuts them up every time.

rkan · 08-24-2010, 03:49 PM

Plenty of people at work have said "ooooo you got a BMW? I want your job." in a joking manner, but my boss who I park next to never said a damn thing.

Oh yeah, thats right, he drives a Bentley Continental GT.

Cuba · 08-24-2010, 04:20 PM

Haha I have no idea what to say to him. Just tell him to see you at the 1/4 track

08-24-2010, 09:01 AM	#70
dreamingat30fps Lieutenant Colonel 5330 Rep 1,910 Posts Drives: Miata, Cayenne, Model 3, F350 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida & NC iTrader: (1)	Obviously the only solution is to punch him in the nose. Seriously I would just say "really wish I could get a raise so I can afford to get me some of them fancy folding seats... sigh". At my last job it was the opposite. My boss had an e46 330 and most of the people at his level had new 7 series, Bentleys etc... we would always give him shit about it just for fun until he finally gave in and bought an M5.
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08-24-2010, 09:11 AM	#71
Hedges Major General 116 Rep 5,178 Posts Drives: 12 C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (8)	Who cares, grow up brush it off! Be the bigger man!
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08-24-2010, 09:17 AM	#72
que2k Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 335xi Sedan Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Am I missing something?? My rear seats fold down __________________ "Her name is Naomi, that's I moan backwards"
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exclusivo Lieutenant Colonel 126 Rep 1,893 Posts Drives: race car Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: queens, ny iTrader: (11)	but does his cupholders retract out of the dash?...didnt think so
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08-24-2010, 09:25 AM	#75
TWSnow Lieutenant 27 Rep 489 Posts Drives: 2009 335I xDrive coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UpState, NY iTrader: (0)	FUNNY my boss ( manager of one of the stores of a HUGE private company ) Drives a Caddy CTS . Looks at me and grins lol cause of my E92 and the fact I'm only 21 lol . Not my fault he's a cheap ass... __________________ http://upstateclothingco.com
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08-24-2010, 09:27 AM	#77
Kevin Harney Captain 20 Rep 767 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Herndon, VA iTrader: (0)	OK here is the deal. Polite and sure fire way to deal with it. It is obvisiously bothering you on some level or you would not have written this. Just tell him politely. " Look, I know that you are probably joking around, but I do not put down your stuff and I would appreciate the same courtesy back. I have worked hard for what I have and I do not have some of the more important things that you have - like a wife and kids - so I am able to indulge myself for a few years until I can be as lucky as you are and then I will have to make the necessary sacrifices to enjoy what you have." Something along those lines .... Be polite and show that you appreciate him as a boss and a person and the lifestyle he chose but that you do NOT appreciate his comments.
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08-24-2010, 09:38 AM	#78
Avery Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 271 Posts Drives: 2010 335i, 2010 X5 Join Date: May 2007 Location: US iTrader: (5)	Simple answer. Just keep your car and get a good deal on a used X3 and pull up with it and when he says something you can say why do I need a car with seats that fold down when I have another BMW to haul stuff around in. __________________
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08-24-2010, 10:25 AM	#79
OC Guy General 539 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Tell your boss "Yeah, you're right." What more can he say after that? __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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08-24-2010, 10:54 AM	#80
bobbers114 Banned 0 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: fl iTrader: (0)	tell him your right, you shouldnt get a 3 series, you deserve a 5 series
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08-24-2010, 11:02 AM	#81
BRAISKI Colonel 135 Rep 2,517 Posts Drives: '11 335xi e92 M-Pak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA/KW, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [7.00]	What the back seats dont fold down for the e90?!?! Last edited by BRAISKI; 08-24-2010 at 03:37 PM..
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08-24-2010, 03:20 PM	#83
ChasVS Colonel 40 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: 2012 MB ML350 Bluetec Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central FL iTrader: (10)	Ok, Wirite this down so you can say it to him next time he makes a stupid comment about your BMW. "Yeah, you're right. If I ever get to a point in my life that I have have to settle for an Accord, I'll be sure to get one with folding rear seats. Then I'll go out and kill myself!"
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08-24-2010, 03:30 PM	#85
lesha Lieutenant 79 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 2009 - 335 coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (1)	CPO 335 without nav. with 30K miles on it does not cost more than a new Accord and if your boss is really jealous, good luck with your next raise,, lol
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rkan Private First Class 1 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe' -Black Sapphire Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha iTrader: (1)	Plenty of people at work have said "ooooo you got a BMW? I want your job." in a joking manner, but my boss who I park next to never said a damn thing. Oh yeah, thats right, he drives a Bentley Continental GT. __________________ wow, it's not dirty.
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08-24-2010, 04:20 PM	#88
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