How to Deal With a Difficult, Obnoxious Boss
The type of relationship you have with your boss can affect the time you spend at work. If you get along with your boss, you are more likely to enjoy your time at work. If your boss, however, is obnoxious and difficult to deal with, you may not always be thrilled to come to work. To make your work life more pleasant, learn how to deal with your obnoxious and difficult boss.
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Recognize that he is most likely unaware that his actions are bothersome. Even though he says or does obnoxious things, he might not understand how much he angers you.
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Set up a meeting with your boss. Tell him that you need to talk to him about something important, and that you would like to have a meeting as soon as possible. Explain that you need at least 30 minutes of time.
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Think about what you will say to your boss beforehand. If you go in the meeting unprepared, you may not say everything that you need to. Prepare a list of specific examples of what your boss has done to bother you.
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Remain calm during the meeting. Even if you have a lot of emotions running through your body, you must keep your composure. Tell your boss how his behavior has affected you and your work. Provide him with specific examples of times his actions affected you negatively. Let him know that you would like to have a better working relationship with him, and suggest ways to improve it .
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