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The Writer Nick Denton Couldn't Let Go (And Then Secretly Smeared)
There are some bloggers Gawker Media overlord Nick Denton simply can't stand to lose. Some can be drawn back into the fold with generous counteroffers. Some cannot. Emily Gould could not. And she paid. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by rudolphdude: Can somebody inform me about the general state of the commenters here? I have been watching from the sidelines... 27 Responses | Other threads
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megalomaniacs
Bloomberg Butcher Throws Limo Tantrum, Spy Claims (UPDATED)
When Norman Pearlstine arrived at Bloomberg last year, it was hoped he'd cleanse the toxic management culture of tyrannical boss Matthew Winkler. Instead, Pearlstine promptly hired, a tipster claims, a screaming nightmare. UPDATE: Bloomberg denies. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by raincoaster: But Andy Lack IS a screamer. This is true. 1 Responses | Other threads
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evil bosses
Awful Boss Seeks Worker 'Who Thrives on Stress'
Faith Popcorn, noted "futurist" of the early 1990s, was mainly known as one of New York's worst bosses 15 years later. As the attached job listing shows, she's maintaining that reputation. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by Tremonius: I knew of a "futurist" once. Jeanne Dixon. She retrospectively reported grand and astonishing predictions. However, when she tried her... 4 Responses | Other threads
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evil bosses
'Post' Bad Bosses: A Lady Mag Editor Was Mean!
We fully copped to the fact that some of our bad boss stories were sometimes a little lame, but they were lame for good reasons. For one thing: lawyers. For two things: even more lawyers. When the Post undertook a similar effort today, they did things a little differently: they didn't name names. Maybe they thought that would help them get the juicy stuff! Did it work, though? Well, here's this story from Person X, who worked for a mean magazine editor. "She had a big red pencil, and when they'd give your manuscript back to you your heart just exploded from fear, because her comments were completely evil... She used to make sure we were at our desks every night until 6. I remember New Year's Eve, sitting at my desk at 5:59, knowing she'd be watching. It was a very sick work culture." Appalling. Who could this insane slavedriver be? More »
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By Emily GouldComment by Seeräuber Jenny: @H.L.Manneqin: No. I've already advanced to "Hopla!" BTW, did anyone notice that Scott Rudin, aka New York's Worst Boss Ever,... more » | Other threads
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evil bosses
Scott Rudin Is New York's Worst Boss
The polls are now closed! Big congratulations to "cultural producer" Scott Rudin, who has officially been declared New York's worst boss. (This is not shocking.) He edged out blog overseer Nick Denton and third runner up 'Your very own boss,' whoever that is. (We'd still like to hear about him/her!) Anyway, congratulations to Rudin, who will soon be resting his largish head on the 'I AM THE WORST BOSS'-embroidered pillow that is his prize. And condolences to Denton, Faith Popcorn, Richard Beckman, Mireille Giuliano, Claudine Gumbel, Robin Cembalest, Emily Whitfield, and Barry Diller, who should all use this defeat as inspiration to oppress their employees harder. Except Denton. More »
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By Emily GouldComment by hjreads: Unfortunately scott rudins example trickles down to below the line departments. Those who can bully and abuse their various departmental assistants... more » | Other threads
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New York's Worst Bosses: Vote Denton!
After the jump, please help us figure out who the worst boss in New York is. The winner of this contest will receive a pillow that the Gawker editors have collaboratively hand-embroidered with the words "I AM THE WORST BOSS." The pillow is stuffed with eco-friendly shredded cease and desist letters. More »
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By Emily GouldComment by Louie Freeman: Bosses-Without-Chins = Bad Bosses, right? more » | Other threads
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First Responders: Bad Bosses
We've spent the last few weeks sharing your stories of unpleasant employers. But what of the man and woman on the street? Surely they have equally tragic tales to share. We sent The Assimilated Negro and Richard Blakeley onto the streets of New York to find out. More » -
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New York's Worst Bosses: Barry Diller
With your help, we've ID'd some of the potentially worst bosses in New York. We'll be parading them in front of you daily, and when we're done, we'll all decide together who's the worst. Feel free to shout out your suggestions if any of these tales joggles a traumatized (or happy) memory! More »
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By Emily GouldComment by Trai_Dep: Vague innuendo does not a blog make. We want - no DEMAND - scurvy, stomach-churning details. I'm frankly amazed that anyone... more » | Other threads
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New York's Worst Bosses: Nick Denton
With your help, we've ID'd some of the potentially worst bosses in New York. We'll be parading them in front of you daily, and when we're done, we'll all decide together who's the worst. Feel free to shout out your suggestions if any of these tales joggles a traumatized (or happy) memory! More »
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By Emily GouldComment by mediahohoho: @Thaddeus Kosciuszko: Yes, well, tree, woods, hearing, sound, etc. more » | Other threads
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evil bosses
Emily Whitfield: Bad Boss Or Best Boss?
Yesterday, we nominated ACLU spokeswoman Emily Whitfield for our "worst bosses of New York" tournament, and though we noted she was a weak contender, we admit that we had no idea just how weak. Though we were thanked by one commenter—"There is justice in this world, and it begins with this article"—we also received an impassioned missive from a reader who was determined to clear Whitfield's name. It's both compelling and exhaustive! More »
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By Emily GouldComment by VoodooPriestess: Whoever pitched Emily Whitfield for this posting, thank you! You have at least attempted to prove that justice delayed... more » | Other threads
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New York's Worst Bosses: Emily Whitfield
With your help, we've ID'd some of the potentially worst bosses in New York. We'll be parading them in front of you daily, and when we're done, we'll all decide together who's the worst. Feel free to shout out your suggestions if any of these tales joggles a traumatized (or happy) memory! More »
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By Emily GouldComment by cpta12: Emily Whitfield is the most abusive and hapless manager I have ever had the unfortunate experience to work for. The... more » | Other threads
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evil bosses
New York's Worst Bosses: Peter Arnell 'Before'
We felt it was our responsibility to bring you just one more story about purportedly nasty adman Peter Arnell. This one dates from his pre-slimdown days, like this (admittedly crappy) photo. According to our tipster, Arnell used to like to demonstrate his loyalty to his clients by publicly using their wares. Commendable preach/practice ratio, right? Except when it allegedly involved binge-eating food-related clients' products—from M&Ms to Campbell's microwave dinners—voraciously in front of a captive audience. "How did he lose the weight?" our tipster wonders. "He was one of those guys who sweats when he eats." Mm-mm good! More »
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By Emily GouldComment by therethere: I wonder if the skin tags from his neck are gone now too. more » | Other threads
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New York's Worst Bosses: Peter Arnell
With your help, we've ID'd 14 of the potentially worst bosses in New York. We'll be parading them in front of you daily, and when we're done, we'll all decide together who's the worst. Feel free to shout out your suggestions if any of these tales joggles a traumatized (or happy) memory! More »
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By Emily GouldComment by DesireeKliker: fuck all of you low life scum bag mother fucking twafts, all you guys wish you could be this man.... 1 Responses | Other threads
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New York's Worst Bosses: Robin Cembalest
With your help, we've ID'd 14 of the potentially worst bosses in New York. We'll be parading them in front of you daily, and when we're done, we'll all decide together who's the worst. Feel free to shout out your suggestions if any of these tales joggles a traumatized (or happy) memory! More »
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By Emily GouldComment by CrapTractor: @mediahoohoo: he'd say you spelled foucault's name wrong. @necron99: not enough italics more » | Other threads
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New York's Worst Bosses: Scott Rudin
With your help, we've ID'd 14 of the potentially worst bosses in New York. We'll be parading them in front of you daily, and when we're done, we'll all decide together who's the worst. Feel free to shout out your suggestions if any of these tales joggles a traumatized (or happy) memory! More »
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By Emily GouldComment by Supern: By far the best Rudin tale/catch-phrase... So, Rudin and his partner are preparing to leave for a weekend trip and his... more » | Other threads
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New York's Worst Bosses: Claudine Gumbel
With your help, we've ID'd 14 of the potentially worst bosses in New York. We'll be parading them in front of you daily, and when we're done, we'll all decide together who's the worst. Feel free to shout out your suggestions if any of these tales joggles a traumatized (or happy) memory! More »
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By Emily GouldComment by samway: I used to work at Caravan and ThinkPR with Claudine. She is dishonest, a total phony, very selfish and completely... more » | Other threads
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New York's Worst Bosses: Richard Beckman
With your help, we've ID'd 14 of the potentially worst bosses in New York. We'll be parading them in front of you daily, and when we're done, we'll all decide together who's the worst. Feel free to shout out your suggestions if any of these tales joggles a traumatized (or happy) memory! More »
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By Emily GouldComment by Honoria Glossop: a pal of mine once walked up 11 flights of stairs rather than ride in an elevator with the mad... more » | Other threads
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New York's Worst Bosses: Will No One Defend Mireille Guiliano?
Mireille Guiliano, the author of French Women Don't Get Fat sure does seem to stay away from that calorie-laden 'milk of human kindness' stuff. We haven't heard a single nice word about the former Cliquot, Inc. CEO since we mentioned her yesterday! We did hear this, though:My favorite MG quote: she walked into the office in a huff one day and said "The most unpleasant thing just happened to me. This overweight woman on the elevator just started talking to me." END OF SENTENCE.
Don't worry, feminazis: the next bad boss is a dude. Promise. More »
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By Emily GouldComment by austinfrog: I'd say she prolly smoke some Rothman's. There's a term for women with that pinched expression in French: On pourrait... more » | Other threads
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New York's Worst Bosses: In Defense of Faith Popcorn
Finally, someone has something nice to say about purportedly evil trendspotter Faith Popcorn! "Faith doesn't tolerate bad work or stupid ideas. Yet she's so bombarded by stupidity from her deficient staff she sometimes lashes out." Could this be the voice of someone who was one of Faith's chosen pampered pets? Well, yes: "I think the issue with Faith—an issue that might come up a few times with this project— is that she plays favorites in a serious way. Any boss who engages in that kind of psychological/motivational ploy is going to alienate some people in a serious way." This tipster's final word on Faith? "She's a very unique [sic] individual, and I doubt any ex-employees bitching is going to make her change." From a less-favored current employee, though: "She creates an environment that should be investigated—please help us." Um. We've done what we can! More »
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By Emily GouldComment by Lifes2Short: Knowsbetter hit the bullseye. I worked at BrainReserve and quit after experiencing a few rounds of that destructive behavior.... more » | Other threads
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New York's Worst Bosses: Mireille Guiliano
With your help, we've ID'd 14 of the potentially worst bosses in New York. We'll be parading them in front of you daily, and when we're done, we'll all decide together who's the worst. Feel free to shout out your suggestions if any of these tales joggles a traumatized (or happy) memory! More »
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By Emily GouldComment by WesleyWildfowl: Just happened upon this. Since when did being a truly awful boss give people carte blanche to write sexist and... more » | Other threads
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New York's Worst Bosses: Faith Popcorn Pins One On
We asked you for more tidbits about trend forecaster Faith Popcorn's bossy ways, "both pro and con," and you listened! To everything but the "pro" part. "Pro" tipsters, hurry up and send us your tips! We so want to be fair. So, what's this we hear about that pin Faith is wearing in the photo at right, and... hmm... in every photo we've ever seen of her, come to think of it? More »
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By Emily GouldComment by msbadkittie: i had a temp job there in the late 90's. i hated it from the moment i walked in the... more » | Other threads
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New York's Worst Bosses: Faith Popcorn
With your help, we've ID'd 14 of the potentially worst bosses in New York. We'll be parading them in front of you daily, and when we're done, we'll all decide together who's the worst. Feel free to shout out your suggestions if any of these tales joggles a traumatized (or happy) memory! More » -
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Who Are The Worst Bosses In New York?
Sure, everyone knows about the Harveys and the Annas. But what of the smaller fish in our big pond? You know, ICM's (or former ICM!) Richard Abates, Harper Entertainment's Maureen O'Briens—the Steven Brills, the Jane Rosenthals. They don't get nearly the villification they deserve! It's sad. But there's a solution! Please let us know who you think deserves to be the subject of the next thinly veiled vengeance memoir as we start working on our definitive list.
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By Emily GouldComment by Double Banger: Scott Rudin. According to Wikipedia, "Rudin has had anywhere between 120 and 250 assistants over a four year period,... 1 Responses | Other threads
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