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Have a Tough Boss at Work to Deal With? Here's How You Can Keep Yourself Sane at Work

The exact steps to take when dealing with a tough boss who's disrupting your work (and overall) well-being.
PUBLISHED MAR 4, 2024
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Having a tough boss can make work hard. Your relationship with your boss is super important. A bad relationship with your superior can mess up almost everything else. Even though quitting might seem like the easiest solution, dealing with the problem might be better. Talking to your difficult boss can have some good results. It can lower your stress, help you stay healthy, make you happier at work, improve how you get along with others, make you work better, and even give you a better shot at moving up in your job.

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Representative image: Photo by Yan Krukau | Pexels

According to the most recent Gallup research, "State of the Global Workplace," many employees in the United States and throughout the world have left their jobs because they don't get along with their employers. As per the study, your engagement at work is typically influenced by your feelings about your employer. Employees who are engaged, motivated, and work hard tend to have excellent connections with their supervisors. However, many employees who are disengaged or feel miserable at work do not have positive connections with their supervisors.

Image Source: Photo by Yan Krukau | Pexels
Representative image: Photo by Yan Krukau | Pexels

Having an unreliable boss can make work unpleasant. Some common complaints about terrible bosses include being overly controlling, bullying, avoiding difficulties, not making decisions, taking credit for others' efforts, blaming others for faults, not sharing information, not listening, not setting a good example, being lethargic, and failing to help people progress. Dealing with a demanding boss is challenging, but it is an essential part of your career. How well you handle it reflects how good you are at your work.

Image Source: Photo by Yan Krukau | Pexels
Image Source: Photo by Yan Krukau | Pexels

Pause and reconsider

Before reacting hastily, take a moment to gain a fresh perspective. Consult with someone you trust, like HR or a friend, to gain insights you may have missed. Venting frustrations can help you identify any missteps. If you still believe your boss is wrong, jot down your concerns to clarify your thoughts. Writing down might reveal the actual reasons for the confusion or confrontation.

Stick to your principles

During conflicts, rely on your principles rather than emotions. Assess if your boss's actions align with your beliefs or if there's a valid reason for disagreement. Be prepared to explain why you believe certain requests are against your values. If work-related principles are violated you can always take it up with the HR or somebody higher.

Handle it directly but prepare for outcomes

Always be ready for the outcome, maybe a termination or a warning if you are adamant about your stand. But that's not the end of the world. At least you would be happy that you took a stand for something you disapprove of and was against your will. Involving HR or a third party may be necessary but it formalizes the conversation.

State your case and stand firm

Express your disagreement calmly, focusing on principles. If resolution seems elusive, seek assistance from a third party. Most conflicts can be resolved through open discussion, emphasizing your values while finding common ground.

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