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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I just started an internship about 15 days ago and my boss was talking about getting my first paycheck and what I'll spend it on. I told him I'll probably buy a few coins since I collect them. He then said he inherited a small collection of coins a while ago. Obviously I'm intrigued to see what he has. We get along really well and everything is going great. Is it out of line for me to ask him to see them sometime, most likely not at work but still. It felt awkward today if I were to ask that. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Focus on the internship for now.
Towards the end of the internship show him some of the coins you bought. If he still shows interest, then approach the subject of seeing his coins sometime.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Tactfully said by western sky! "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
898 Posts |
I like that idea. Probably will chat about that stuff more. We get along really well so that is a plus.
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Valued Member
United States
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Wise counsel from westernsky, probably the best approach.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2781 Posts |
"I'll show you mine if you show me yours" rarely works out in a work environment. keep business... business, especially if it's only been 2 weeks.
after an extended time casually mention a new coin, if you get no reaction then it's clear the boss doesn't want to play friends
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It's not to smart to advertise you have a coin collection anywhere. And remember you may not be working there in the near of far future. Regardless, people just have to talk, talk, talk about STUFF. And sometimes it gets exagerated. Your really don't know this person and you really don't know who he knows. Although he may be the most honest person on Earth, he well may know lots of not so honest people. Home invasions occur so many times due to just to much blabbing. Keep your buisness at work or at least for now.
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Valued Member
United States
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@Just_carl - a famous person once said " a little skepticism is healthy" , but damn, you are taking it to a whole nother level my friend!
I work in a office and talk about coins with my boss all the time. The best time to do so is in the mornings when everyone is getting their coffee, at the end of a shift, just not during your work day. Often times employees who have a cool boss/employer will try to take advantage and slack off during work time. I also think he wouldn't have said anything if he wasn't prepared to show it. Just use some tact and keep us posted on what he has!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have to agree with everyone's post's here. And Just carl makes a VERY GOOD POINT as well. Some trust must be extended to all but, REAL trust is EARNED! Just my opinion. Good luck with what ever you decide.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I agree with just_carl for two reasons. Primarily your safety. 'Nuff said on that. Secondarily you want your supervisor to remember your work and not that you helped him/her with some coins when people are calling for references in the future.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Loan him a book on the subject. If he doesn't return it, you made a smart investment.
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Posted 06/17/2014 01:03 am
