We all wish
for an awesome boss. That one who supports us all the way, knows how to value
his people and is just great in and out of the office.That wish of
ours can only be granted in a perfect world though.
Bosses are
not created equal. They have different ways of imposing authority over their
team. And the most challenging to handle however are perhaps the hot-headed
ones. Do you agree?But despite
their being short-tempered, you still need to do what is asked of you. You
still need to finish your job. So how do you survive the days working with this
kind of boss, or at least until you find another employer?
Here are few
tips.
Make sure
they’re bad. This is not
to take sides with your boss. But give your boss a benefit of the doubt at
first and take time to see why they are being difficult. Note that there could
be a myriad of reasons why they’re behaving the way they do, and one of which
could be you. Little did you know, you also have a part to play. Then,
it’s not them that needs dealing. It’s you. But in case you’re more than sure
about them being a bad boss, then by all means proceed to the next advice
below.
Never take
it personally. Our bosses
have bosses too. When they are becoming moody or demanding, chances are they
are also having a hard time on their job. But you and your boss are the same in
your desire to deliver results. Plus, your actions are affecting each other.
Your boss might not care about the negative impact of their confrontation with
you because their main concern is the task on hand. That, you will have to deal
with and learn to sort. They’re not angry about you or for the person you are,
they are probably only expecting more from you or they’re just having a bad
day.
Take note of
triggers. You will
eventually be able to identify what pisses your boss. And you need to take note
of that to avoid future meltdowns. When you notice that they are very
particular with your attire during client meetings, then pay attention to your dress
before showing up for meetings. If they do not like that you’re chasing after
them while they’re still having their morning coffee, then let them finish
first. Identifying triggers will help you cope with their attitude, and also
keep your sanity intact in the long run.
Focus on
your work. I have heard
stories of people trying to get even their rude bosses by not giving their best
on their jobs. They’d let deadlines pass. They’d show up for work late. They’d
violate rules. They will try any means possible to annoy their bosses even
more. This is just not the right thing to do, especially that we’re adults
here. Show you are professional despite their not-so pleasant treatment. Do
well on your job.
Anticipate
tasks. Minimize
chances you will have to talk to your boss or that they get angry anytime. Set
expectations on tasks they will be looking for from you, and do it in advance.
Show them you can work without the need for them to constantly remind you what
should be done. Then you also avoid instances of them lashing out on you.
Wait for
them to calm down. Never answer back in the same furious tone. If they’re asking for an
explanation, give your side of the story. But do it politely. When all else
fails, people around will know you never really gave your boss a reason to get
angry. Bonus points for you still.
Author Bio:
Nettie Gray
has encountered ruthless editors during her stint at their college research-paper-writing.org. At first she hated that none of
her works seem to satisfy them, but later on she learned to appreciate them for
helping her improve her writing skills.
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