What do you do when you have a mean Boss
It can be challenging to work under a mean boss. Of course you do not have the option to go to him and tell him your thoughts in scathing clarity (unless you want to lose your job) but the work environment can be suffocating. Different steps can help you cope with the situation.
Do your work well
According toU.S. News and World Report, it is important to work hard and do well when you have a mean boss. He will be pleased with you and less likely to be mean to you. He will also have less ammunition to use against you when things go wrong. He may focus more on others who are not performing.
Change your attitude
No matter how mean your boss is, he cannot make you get upset. You are in control of your emotions. Changing your attitude can help you deal with a mean boss. If he says something that is rude to you, just ignore it. Do not let his words bother you. You can try to think about something else, especially when you are at home or not in his presence. Resolve that he is an inconsiderate person and that you are not going to give him the right to upset you anymore. Also, those who are mean often have their own problems and issues of which you do not know. If you look at them with compassion instead of anger, you may find that you handle the situation better.
Separate yourself from him to the amount possible
Of course, you will need to deal somewhat with your boss in order to do your job, however workers often have some flexibility in how often they see and talk to their boss. If being near him bothers you, then avoid him to the extent that it does not interfere with your job or become obvious. With less exposure to him, you may be calmer.
Complain to upper management
This course of action must be taken with extreme caution. If it is simply unbearable, you could consider going to upper management. This can be more powerful if you can get others to go with you. Sending an anonymous complaint to upper management is another option. Just be very careful because if it gets back to him your very job could be in danger.
Consider other employment
In today's economy it is not always easy or wise to switch jobs. When faced with a very difficult boss, you can consider looking for other companies for which to work. You may want to hold off leaving the job until you have something else secured. This is a common strategy, according toBusiness News.
There are certain things you should not do when you have a mean boss. Resist the urge to gossip about him lest your words get back to him. Even if you are leaving your job, try to avoid creating a scene when you do so because you never know when you need a recommendation. Instead the above tips can help you deal smoothly with an inconsiderate boss.
