You and Your Boss: The Subtle Differences

From http://theenglishonline.com

If you take a long time, you're slow.

But if your boss takes a long time, he's thorough.

If you don't do it, you're lazy.

But if your boss doesn't do it, he's too busy.

If you make a mistake, you're a goober.

But if your boss makes a mistake, he's 'only human'.

If you take a stand, you're being bull-headed.

But if your boss does it, he's being firm.

If you overlooked a rule of etiquette, you're rude.

But if your boss skips a few fule, he's being original.

If you do something without being told, you're stepping your authority.

But if your boss does the same thing, he's taking initiative.

If you're on a day off sick, you're 'always' sick.

But if your boss is a day off sick, he must be very sick.

If you're out of the office, you're wondering around.

But if your boss is out of the office, he's on business.

If you apply for leave, you must be going on interview.

But if your boss applies leave, it's because he's overworked.

But it doesn't really apply to my job, which is good I guess? ;)