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How You Can Deal With A Difficult Boss

By Exforsys | on November 10, 2006 |
Career Articles

How You Can Deal With A Difficult Boss

Almost everyone has worked at a job in which they had to deal with a difficult boss. Perhaps you’re in this situation right now. Dealing with a boss who is controlling or petty can put you under a lot of stress.

Your boss may even take credit for the things you’ve done, or they may be terrible at communicating with you. If you’re in this situation, you may not know where to turn, and quitting your job may not be a viable option. You are one of the many employees who has to deal with a difficult boss.

One problem with difficult managers is that they often don’t realize they’re hard to deal with. Employees may be reluctant to speak up for fear of being punished for their actions. The definition of a difficult boss may vary from job to job. Some managers fail to give enough feedback, while others give too much. A manager who doesn’t provide enough feedback to their employees may feel that they are allowing them to be independent. A manager who gives too much feedback may spend a lot of time micro-managing employees because they are insecure about their own jobs.

Because of this, managers may not realize that their actions are having an adverse effect on their employees. When the employees don’t voice their concerns, this can make the situation worse. In this situation, a lack of communication is the main problem. It is important for you to realize that your manager is not omnipotent. They are human, and are prone to the same mistakes that anyone can make. They may not have received the proper training to lead you, and they may be frustrated with their own superiors. In a situation like this, a manager who is under a lot of stress may take out their frustrations on their employees.

One of the biggest problems with managers who are difficult is that they may simply not share your views. If you feel that you should be working in a specific environment, your manager may have different ideas. A clash of ideals is another problem which occurs between managers and employees. It is important to remember that you have a role within the company. The job of your manager is to manage you. Because of this, they will have the last say on a variety of different issues. If you feel that you should challenge your boss, this is a sign that perhaps you should either find another job or start your own business.

The best thing you can do to improve the situation between you and your boss is to talk to them. Explain to them what you want or need. Even if they don’t share your views, perhaps they can agree to give you some of the things you want. A manager must create an environment which is comfortable to work in. If they fail to do this, it could hurt the company in the long run. Being insulting to your boss will only make things worse. One good thing you can do is ask your boss how you can help them succeed.

If you’ve done these things, and your boss is still difficult to work with, you will next want to speak with their manager. It is best to have your co-workers to do this as well. If enough people complain about your manager, the upper management will be forced to take action.

However, this should be done as a last resort. Another thing you can do is simply transfer to another area of the company. You can work under a different supervisor, and this may eliminate some of the problems you’re having. If there are no other departments available for you to go to, it may be time to begin looking for another job.

Finding a new job can be a tedious process, especially if you like the work you do. It should only be used as the last option. Many employees have problems with their managers because they fail to communicate. They are often under the impression that there is nothing they can do to improve the situation with their managers. While this may be true, talking with them may also resolve the problem.

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