Tips For Dealing With An Abrasive Boss

There are plenty of different approaches that bosses take – and of course, each boss is probably taking the approach that they feel most comfortable with, or that they feel is most effective; but even when you realize that an abrasive boss is acting the way they act because they feel more “comfortable” with this, or feel this is “most effective,” this does not make it any easier to deal with it! Working for an abrasive boss provides you with several different things you can do – and as long as you follow these tips, it will make your work life a whole lot easier.

Firstly, you need to recognize that cordiality is still possible without being a pushover; continue to treat your boss with the same level of respect and courtesy you would a boss who treats you with respect and courtesy, but do not allow yourself to get “bullied” by them or the approach they are taking with you.

One thing abrasive bosses generally think is that their abrasiveness will make emplyees think they have to please them, but it is important – as an employee working for such a boss – that you keep in mind the fact that you are the person you should be trying to please; you should always feel like you are working hard, and like you are doing the best job possible, and as long as you feel this way, it will not matter how your boss feels!

Finally, recognize that you do not “have to” put up with the way this boss is treating you; you can always look for another job – one where your boss treats you with respect.

When you make sure to keep these things in mind when it comes to work – being polite without being a pushover, working to feel good about your performance instead of to impress your boss, and realizing that you can always look for another job – it will be much easier to be productive at work (and even to enjoy work!) in spite of having an abrasive boss.

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