Are you on a first name basis with your boss?

[Thomas]

Boss: yes, but the Chairman (NOT KAGA) - everyone calls him Mr. ZZZZZZ. Even his family. I call him Mr. ZZZZZZ, or Sir for short. He calls me Sir as well, so it evens out.

 

[BrettChaotix]

We're all on a first name basis, all the way up to the CEO. You do hear a plenty of "yes sir" and "thank you, maam" around the office though. A couple of the older ladies here will get a "Miss Cathy" or "Miss Ramona" from the youngsters occasionally.

 

[sootie]

My boss' name is Edward, I call him Ted, Teddy if I'm being a wiseass to him. I work at a pretty laid back accountant firm I guess haha.

 

[Crane's]

I always addressed the boss by their first name and I have told people who work for me to call me by my first name.

 

[appolyon]

Originally Posted by lithium180

In my case, the bulk of the middle to upper middle management that I work with are MDs and PhDs and I hate that it's not a given to call them Dr xy. That sort of accomplishment doesn't seem to carry as much public currency as I suspect that it once did...

Had a guy in a previous job that I became good mates with, went out for drinks, had the occasional spliff, and only towards the end of my tenure did I find out that in fact he had a PhD. Though if I was to ever call him Dr xxx he'd probably laugh at me and tell me to shut up.

First name basis with everyone at every job I've had. Don't think that is a problem really, though I must admit at times I feel akward about doing it with certain people.