Do you have a frustrating boss? Here are three very common ways your manager might be pushing your buttons, and how to push back.
I once had a boss who declared, “If you’re not in the office, you’re not working.” Yes, I did have to suppress an eye-roll.
He once came and picked me up in his SUV during a snowstorm, drove the 20-minute commute in 2 hours. Then we left 2 hours later, because the storm grew worse.
But at least we got in those 2 hours of “face time.”
We all share funny stories about our quirky managers – past and present. The truth is, the quality of your relationship with your manager significantly impacts the quality of your work life. So when he or she behaves like a knucklehead, it can be frustrating.
But remember, many managers are not trained well to be managers. Often their blunders aren’t malicious in nature, they simply haven’t been taught a better way to manage. Or, they’re simply imitating managers they’ve had.
It’s why I continually recommend that you work on the manager issues instead of simply succumbing to them – or running away. Does that take cojones? Yes, in fact sometimes it does!
This week’s column for The Muse looks at three super-annoying things bosses do. Lucky for you, I also suggest how you might be able to deal with them. So check it out and try some new approaches.
The Muse Employee Advocate Column – 3 Frustrating Boss Behaviors and How to Deal
When you take on the manager challenge, you’re working The Positive Shift!