As I found on one website, the purpose of this holiday is simple...
Help bosses and employees appreciate each other by sharing each other's point of view. Why don't you switch positions for the day? A great way to get a clear perspective of one another's job.
Note: for simplicity purposes I will discuss bosses as if they were male. No I am not sexist. I just have a male boss and it's easier to not say him/her and he/she all the time.
Do you like your boss? Do you want to be like him? Today's your day! Or do you hate your boss? Want to make his life as miserable as he makes yours? Again... here's your chance!
Of course, if they ever have a "Swap jobs with your EX-boss day", I bet a lot of people would jump in line to participate! What easier way to get that last paycheck that you're owed without having to file a lawsuit!
Now I will be honest here... my boss is a boss. You know... a supervisor - someone in management. YUCK! He really IS a good boss... he listens to my ideas and values my input, and he lets me know that he recognizes my skills. The issue is that I have no desire to have his job, even for a day. I have never wanted to have to do all the busywork associated with a management position. I'd much rather be a peon who does what she is good at than a supervisor who has to deal with all of the hassles.
Just thinking about exchanging jobs is enough to make me appreciate my job a bit more. And perhaps that is the REAL benefit of today.
