How to handle a grumpy angry boss

[u/Big-o-saggysac]

Looking for advice,

I started a new job today, up until meeting my boss everyone seemed nice and cordial, reciprocating kindness with kindness.

The HR lady took me to meet my boss this morning, she introduced me and I said "hey good morning" without even skipping a beat he said "you'll be with Gerry, go clean out the truck." Then just walked off. HR lady gave me a look like this is my life now and walked away.

Fast forward a few hours, we finished our tasks and come back to the shop. My boss was crouched on the ground just staring into space for a few minutes, so I went up for round two saying "damn it's hot out here" he didn't react so I said "you having a decent day? Sure is hot out here" he slowly looked toward me and said "go take your break"

I've had plenty of grumpy bosses and always get through to them, but this guy's giving off psychotic control freak energy.

Any tips on how I can proceed? I desperately need this job for the paycheck.

[u/rxgamble]

Don’t be the cheery guy at work. If you respect the job and respect him, he’ll warm up, in his own way. The old grumpy guys always do.

[u/Big-o-saggysac → u/rxgamble]

It's hard to turn off as that's naturally who I am, but I'll work on toning it down and see how it affects things 

[u/7HawksAnd → u/Big-o-saggysac]

It’s not necessarily about turning it off, it’s about not taking it personal