We all dream of having an ideal boss who is supportive, empathetic, helps us grow, and makes us feel valued. But unfortunately, not everyone of us is blessed with an ideal boss. Some of us have to go through a ‘difficult boss’.

Also, it might be very easy for others to recommend to leave a job which has a bad boss, but it reality, where finding a job has become so difficult, it might not be a wise decision to leave a job for this reason. So what to do then? Well, in that case, you should know how to deal with your boss.

Here are some tips to keep in mind if you have a difficult boss:

📌 Know His Trigger Point: Identify what triggers your boss the most and be extra cautious that you do not make that mistake. Bosses with anger management issues are best dealt with if they are not triggered by things they get angry.

📌 Set Your Boundary: Keep a distance from your boss if he is short-tempered and doesn’t behave with you properly. Your effort to build a relationship with him might backfire on you. Hence, it is better to stay within your boundary and avoiding his misbehaviour.

📌 Don’t Hamper Your Work: No matter how much your boss’ attitude turns you off, do not let that affect your performance at work. No wonder, your performance might improve his behaviour towards you.

📌 Speak Up: A lot of employees often listen to all the scoldings from the boss just because the boss is in a higher position. But this approach rather gives the boss that confidence that the employee is wrong which is not always the case. Be confident enough to take your stand when you are right.

📌 Adapt to His Preferences: There might be places where you will disagree with his decisions or style of working, but do not argue with him over that, rather adapt to it. It might make you uneasy for a while but at least keep the boss satisfied.

If you are looking for a job change, make sure you do a research about your boss-to-be. Check out his social media profiles, see if anything is written about him on professional platforms, and if possible, speak to employees that have previously worked with him. Having a difficult boss can be toxic for your mental health and hamper your professional as well as personal life. Long story short, ‘if you can’t change the boss, change the boss.’!

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