Diavolo is kind of like the boss who isn't entirely an asshole and you don't necessarily hate him, but they're still your boss so it's not like you're trying to get to know them on a personal level and would prefer if they kept your relationship professional, yet they're entirely a bit too comfortable in overstepping everyone's boundaries and no one has the heart to tell him to "chill the fuck out."
Like, he always approves your vacation days and doesn't call you on your time off. He's understanding during emergencies and doesn't question too much (the questioning is more out of genuine empathy than accusation).
However, he's still annoying as all hell.
He's the type of boss who invites himself to their coworkers lunches, which keeps you all from fully winding down (and talking shit) because you're too busy trying not to let your mask slip.
The type of boss that tries too hard to relate to the younger employees and ends up sounding like "a boomer."
The type of boss who keeps creating these "mandatory" employee moral workshops. The excuse is that he's trying to make a less toxic, collaborative and open environment, yet everyone is still visibly uncomfortable, thinks it's dumb, and just wants to go home.
Who uses the term "we're like a family here." Meanwhile, you know several coworkers who constantly take smoke breaks and you yourself haven't had a decent sleep schedule in weeks.
Who does the most at the office holiday parties and potlucks.
Who clearly doesn't have that great of a social/love life outside of work which is why they spend so much time on their "work family" because it's the only way he feels like he belongs with another group of humans.
Who has an open door policy. "You can speak to me about anything" sort of boss. But no one ever does because everyone lowkey doesn't trust him.
Wonders why everyone walks on eggshells around him despite trying to be open, friendly, and relate to them. Forgets that despite attempting to make it an equal workplace, they still hold authority over everyone. Can't really have an equal partnership with someone who literally controls the difference between you eating for the week or being on the street within his hands.
Is highkey passive aggressive and a bit of a gaslighter. Isn't really big on confrontation, but will make you see his side of the issue first. In fact, he will "encourage it," framing it as a "healthy conversation" despite you feeling like you're in the twilight zone the entire time.
Rarely gets angry or even frowns. Which scares you. Yet he does have a stern side that comes out ever so often. For some reason, you like that side of him more that the usual one (as well as everyone else).
Will rarely fire people. Even if the employee is a huge fuck up, he's more of a "probationary period" kind of person.
Will buy the office catering during over time deadlines.
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