My manager uses technical terms incorrectly all the time, how do I correct them?

Re:My manager uses technical terms incorrectly all the time,... by mindcrime on Thursday October 12, 2017 @10:54PM (#15462975)

Don't. You have absolutely nothing to gain from this. Well, nothing that has any real value anyway... maybe some "sense of self satisfaction" or something. But that won't buy you a cup of coffee at Sheetz. OTOH, it could put you on the "short list" next time layoffs roll around, or even get you canned more or less immediately, especially in a "right to work" state.

Seriously, don't risk embarrassing your boss. If it's that big a deal to you, quit, and find a job somewhere else with a better boss.

As the old saying goes "What an interesting game. The only winning move is not to play".

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Re:My manager uses technical terms incorrectly all the time,... by ceedan on Friday October 13, 2017 @12:03AM (#15463191)

This advice is conflicted

1) Don't let your boss know, because it could threaten your job.

2) If it's that big of a deal to you, quit and find a new job.

What?

If you really can't get over the fact that your boss is using terms incorrectly, send them a polite email. If you're not on close terms, just get over it.

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Re:My manager uses technical terms incorrectly all the time,... by mindcrime on Friday October 13, 2017 @03:33PM (#15468648)

Getting fired, unceremoniously, and at a point in time you don't control, is quite a different thing from a planned exit where you already have your new position lined up and waiting. I propose that "correcting" your boss is likely to lead to the former, which is bad, and that - IF one cares so much about this point - it is better to just go ahead and start planning the latter.

Edit: I should perhaps have been more explicit in saying that I meant "start looking for a new job so you can quit" as opposed to "rage quit on the spot".

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