Dealing with a bully boss can be challenging, but it’s important to not take their words to heart and avoid getting down to their level. It’s best to do your job well and confront them in a private setting if possible. If all else fails, consider finding another job.
Getting up and going to work every day is hard enough for many people, but a difficult boss can make things even harder. Many workplace bullies tend to pick just one or two people to harass, and a bully boss will often use his power to take advantage of or belittle his subordinates, people he believes cannot defend themselves. There are a few things you can do if your boss is a bully. First, don’t take the things he says to heart, and never get down to his level or try to get your co-workers on his side, as this only makes the situation worse. Do your job well and try to confront your boss if possible or talk to someone higher than him.
If your boss is a bully, chances are you’ve been humiliated and insulted enough to start believing what’s coming out of his mouth. One of the first things you need to keep in mind in a hostile workplace is that no one can make you feel like a piece of trash unless you let them. Remember that you are a good, hard worker and you know your worth.
Often an angry boss yells, screams and tries to humiliate his workers. Although he can be tempting, he never yells back. This can exacerbate the situation, usually making it worse. Yelling at your boss not only makes you look bad, it might also give him a reason to fire you.
Chances are, if you have a bullying supervisor, you probably know what triggers it. For example, there might be certain little things that can trigger it. If possible, in a hostile work environment, it’s best to avoid these small triggers, even if they seem insignificant.
Don’t try to convince your coworkers to side with you or see your side of the story. Most likely, they have already seen or noticed what is happening and have drawn their own conclusions. Many of them may even have been targets themselves. Trying to convince them that the boss is a bully can make you seem pushy. One or two of them might even report the things you say to their boss, making the bullying worse.
One of the best things you can do if your boss is a bully is go to work. Try not to go against his wishes unless they are against the law or your morals. If he’s bullying you, he might be looking for a reason to fire you, and being insubordinate might give him a reason to do so.
Confronting your boss requires a lot of attention if he’s a bully. If you decide to do this, make sure you do it in a private setting, away from co-workers. His office or yours are perfect for this. When confronting him, point out the consequences of his bullying. For example, he makes you nervous and, in turn, you may not do your job as well as you could. Point out that he could use constructive criticism.
As a last resort, you might talk to the human resources department or another higher-up boss and point out that your boss is a bully. This is usually an option in larger companies, but should be used as a last resort. In some cases, this can make things worse between you and your boss.
If all else fails, you may need to look for another job. Sacrificing your sanity and mental health is not worth working for a boss who is a bully. Instead of using your boss as a reference, you can use coworkers who see your potential and know how hardworking you are as references.
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