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Eddie Prentice
Everyone has had a nightmare boss at least once. Whether they've worked you too hard, or not hard enough, they've been anal or scattered, too mean or too close for comfort, we push on, we deal, because it's our career at the end of the day. But that doesn't mean that the day-to-day doesn't have us counting to ten in a corner and silently jotting down reminder notes to ourselves about why we need this job. Here are some tips to help you keep it together. 1. Talk to your boss This may seem like the last thing you feel like doing, but asking for direction, feedback, and support doesn't make you an incapable employee, it makes you someone who wants to do their job well. 2. Ask your boss how you can help them reach their goals You've been hired for a reason. You're there to help the company grow in some way. Undoubtedly your boss has stress, which is likely why they're acting like a jerk. Reminding them you're there to help not only makes you seem proactive, but also shows that you can be a crutch they can lean on, a resource they can call on when it all becomes too much. This will bring you closer. 3. Be organized Remember that while you're there to benefit the company you're also working to advance your own career. Being organized will make you more productive, which will allow you to reach your goals and move on faster. 4. Present weekly work plans to your boss If your boss is very demanding, it might help to show them how you plan your days and weeks. Presenting a written schedule will illustrate how swamped you really are. It's always a good idea to prioritize your work according to their needs. Often bosses have simply forgotten how much they have asked of you or they don't realize how long each task takes. 5. Without being rude, stand up for yourself If your boss is a real bully it's easy to feel like you'll never be heard. The truth is however, most bullies are never confronted. If they are bullies, they'll respect someone who has the courage to face them, and if they don't your probably best working somewhere else. Bosses can be difficult and because they're the boss there's usually not much we feel we can do. Focusing on getting your work done and learning as much as possible on the job is often the best way to stay sane in these situations. I guess having your own office and working for yourself can have a lot of benefits!
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