4 Ways To Survive Your Boss
If you suffer from having a boss that completely drives you nuts and you go home dreading seeing your boss the next day but can’t get out of the situation, there’s hope. Here is a quick survival guide. This may not help you long-term, but hopefully it will assist you in the near-term. And eventually, maybe you can find a job with a boss that doesn’t drive you to insanity.
As far as horrible bosses go, the 5 most detested kinds of bosses include those that call you the wrong name, want a personal slave, want a confidant not an employee, treat you like crap, or are the eccentric/drunk boss.
Unfortunately, if you fall into one of these headings, you are not on your own. There are thousands of managers that fit within this category just within the U.S.. I cannot say whether these bosses are also the most hated on an international level, but I can’t envision them being much worse than this.
Whether you have one of these bosses inside the U.S. or somewhere else in the world, here are 4 tips that can aid you go on on a daily basis until you can find another job. Most of us aren’t financially set for life and can’t resign on a whim. So keep in mind these tips on how to outlast your boss:
1. Keep in mind It’s Only Temporary.
Even if you may think you will always be doing the same thing and working for the same terrible boss, the truth is it’s only temporary. In the near future, your life will get better and you can work for someone else.
2. Keep fit
Exercise is a great way to get in shape and let go of that anxiety, particularly if you do intense sports like kickboxing or running. These will permit you to get out your negative energy and help you stay healthy. This is a great feeling particularly when you are in better shape than the boss.
3. Voice Your Frustrations About Your Boss
Although it may seem a little immature, it can make you feel better. But only backtalk your boss in your head or when you’re entirely 100-percent certain they’re not around. In general, it works better when you make a complaint about them to friends outside of the office. Sometimes you just need to vent and then you can be productive and go on.
4. Energetic Social Life
A lot of my friends try having such an active social life that work is only the thing they do between playing. That way, their day feels shorter, and they get pleasure from their life more. You might hate work less if you’re thoroughly pooped from having so much fun outside of work.
Try these strategies. I used to have a job that I absolutely hated and a few of these did help me on a daily basis. Even though you hate your career and you don’t think you could find another one because of the economy, hold on. Sooner or later, the economy will get better; in the meantime, keep your eyes open for a new job.
It may be worth it to even take a smaller-paying job and then pick up an additional job on the side. Depending on how severely you hate your current boss, this might work for you. Also keep in mind, no matter what your insecurities tell you, what they are paying you isn’t worth your self-respect. So keep looking for another job and stay alive.
Diane Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Utah. She likes to write about the news, politics, college degrees, online classes, and the college experience.
