Comments on: Five Strategies for Surviving a Tough Boss

By: Pitbike

Pitbike — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:24:21 +0000

Well thanks Leo for this post. I would say that I dont want to have bad boss, because I want to work for myself.

By: Ayaz Gul

Ayaz Gul — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:45:13 +0000

The contents of the artical are really appreciating but different bosses are to be dealth with differently-in a manner that can work in case of that perticular boss, but how to decide which one?

By: Beads

Beads — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:24:30 +0000

Some really good advice up above – I would give most of the same, learned from experience – the hard way.

Definitely keep in mind:

1. Do not be part of the problem

2. If your job is seriously impacting your happiness, then you need to change your job – it is simply NOT that important!

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By: FrugalNYC

FrugalNYC — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:24:04 +0000

Very good advice.
I hope many people take this advice to heart.
If you can’t do it all in one gulp, take it step by step.

By: Jerry Roberts

Jerry Roberts — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:44:34 +0000

@IRG — You’re right, I didn’t give specific information for dealing with a boss who is mentally unbalanced. They certainly exist, but I can’t believe the numbers are statistically significant. Anyway, this post was long and could have been book length — or a series of books — if I covered all of the possible circumstances.

Again, you’re right that the strategies outlined may not be effective in your situation.

The basic advice is that if you’re in an untenable situation with a ruthless or, okay, unstable boss — and the organization won’t address the issues if you raise them — get out. If your finances don’t allow for that right now, start planning your departure.