How to Cope With a New Boss
Getting used to a new boss is incredibly stressful, whether you liked your old boss or not. You will experience excitement, nervousness, fear, awkwardness and self-doubt. But worry not. With a great deal of patience and calmness, you can cope with this transition. Just keep encouraging yourself that you can get through it.
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Coping with a New Boss
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Give your new boss space and time to get used to her job. Most likely, all the employees will want to meet and get to know the new boss right away, and that can overwhelm her. Wait until things seem to quiet down a little, although you will not want to wait too long. According to Askmen.com, three to four weeks should be enough time for things to settle down.
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Remind yourself frequently that this is a new person, and avoid comparing your new boss to your old one. Obtain a neutral attitude about the situation and don't expect anything.
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Accept the fact that your job is going to change. In fact, view this situation as getting a new job entirely. Start making first impressions all over again. Go through your professional wardrobe and make sure you look your best every day.
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Be an observer. Watch how your new boss acts, communicates, treats people and reacts to certain situations.
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Set up a time to meet with your new boss and ask questions about what she expects. Write a list of questions ahead of time, and bring a notebook and pen with to take notes. By doing this you will not only appear professional, but you can also reference your notes later. This will prevent you from having to go back and ask your boss the same question twice.
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Get things done before you are asked, and volunteer to help out with small projects. Be warned that if you volunteer for huge, time-consuming projects, your boss may be suspicious that you are merely sucking up.
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Continue to check up with your boss to see if you are meeting expectations or if you should do anything differently.
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Respect your boss's wishes, and avoid acting or seeming defensive.
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Help other employees out when they need it by giving advice and being a listener. At the same time, avoid gossip.
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Tips & Warnings
Be aware that just because you do everything correctly and are a good employee does not necessarily mean your job is secure. There are risks when a new boss is employed because you have to start from scratch to make a good impression.
