How to Deal With a Bad Boss at Work
Bad bosses can be manipulative and controlling and seem to live to make you unhappy. Outside the office, you can relax and vent to your family and friends. While you're at work, you must conduct yourself in a professional manner. Prepare yourself to confront the problem directly, and keep a few things in mind that will help you deal with a bad boss at work.
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Instructions
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Talk to your boss. Sit down and ask for feedback, and explain that you need her support to be the best you can be at your job.
Be polite and gather your thoughts. Do not speak in anger or let emotions take control of the conversation. Telling your boss he is a terrible supervisor or is manipulative will get you nowhere fast. Try to focus on what can make your job better.
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Ask your boss how you can help him. Find out what can you do to support him in achieving his goals and what challenges can you work on together. You may feel as though the last thing you want to do is make him look good, so this is a difficult step, but you need to establish a common ground.
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Confide in a mentor in your workplace. Ask for advice and tips for how to deal with your bad situation.
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Document threats or bad behavior, and contact your boss' supervisor or your human resources department about how to report it. It will get back to your boss, so be prepared in case your boss plans to retaliate.
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Consider transferring to another department in the company or looking for a new job outside the company. Sometimes having another job lined up gives you more courage to say what needs to be said. Just be sure you stick to the facts and use your supportive documentation.
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Tips & Warnings
Try to remain calm under pressure from your boss. Don't show her that she gets to you.
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