You and your boss

 
When you take a long time, you're slow; When your boss takes a long time, he or she's thorough.
When you don't do it, you're lazy; When your boss doesn't do it, he or she's too busy.
When you make a mistake, you're an idiot. When your boss makes a mistake, he or she's only human.
When doing something without being told, you're overstepping your authority. When your boss does the same thing, that's initiative.
When you take a stand, you're being bull-headed. When your boss does it, he or she is being firm.
When you overlooked a rule of etiquette, you're being rude. When your boss skips a few rules, he or she is being original.
When you please your boss, you're apple polishing. When your boss pleases his boss, he or she is being co-operative.
When you're out of the office, you're wandering around. When your boss is out of the office, he or she is on business.
When you're on a day off sick, you're always sick. When your boss is a day off sick, he or she must be very ill.
When you apply for leave, you must be going for an interview. When your boss applies for leave, it's because he or she is overworked