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In Lesson 1 of this two part article, we discussed ways on how to deal with a angry and demeaning boss.  To begin your journey to ending the beef between you and your supervisor, it is important to conduct a self-evaluation first. You must first assess your own personal traits and work ethics to make sure you aren’t slacking on the job. Always make sure you are striving to do your best at all times. You never want to give your boss any ammunition to use against you on your annual performance review. Also, be results driven. Meaning, be that type of employee that completes projects on time, figure out ways to cut costs for the department, be innovative and create new business processes that will help the team work more efficient.

 

Secondly, in lesson one, we talked about how to control your emotions. Most confrontational moments occur when one of the parties have an bad attitude. Off the rip, a person’s attitude, choice of words, or tone of voice can easily spark an argument. So, try to be that pleasant employee who is less confrontational. Be aware of your choice of words and how you communicate them to your boss (whether it is in person or via email).

 

Lastly, as an employee you are the final decision maker. You have the power to chose to take action against your boss (i.e. contact Human Resources or meet with their boss).  If you do decide to take action, first weigh your pros and cons. Plan for the worst case scenario.

 

Make The Decision To Stay On The Job or Go – Ask yourself if you would be better suited in a different position. Would you get more personally or professionally out of your current job rather than a new one? If you believe that you will not be able to grow somewhere else, then make the proper changes to make sure your work environment is pleasant to work in.  Also, a smart move is to evaluate your boss. Consider how often he or she has helped get their direct reports promoted.  Ask around and see if your boss has a bad reputation regarding his attitude. If there seems to be others complaining about the same thing, then it’s time for you to find another job.

 

Find Another Job, But Don’t Make A Celebration Out Of It – In cases such as this, it is best to just bow out gracefully. You never want to end a professional relationship on a harsh and sour note.  When you find a new position, turn in your two weeks notice letter and find out what all you need to wrap up before departing. Keep it professional. Even if you are leaving because you two can’t get along and you’ve reached a boiling point, never let them take you out of character. Keep your composure and stay cordial.

 

 

If you have experienced some unwanted strife between you and your manager, tell us your story. Let us know how you were able to deal with it.