How To Deal With A Difficult Employer

There are many ways one can deal with a difficult boss. These ways can either be through toughness or through modified mannerism that work for the benefit of the employee. The latter allows the employee to establish a permanent place for himself with the employer. The former can often backfire and get the employee fired. If you have gotten a job after a lot of struggle and heartache and are now struggling with a boss that just won’t quit, there are many ways you can deal with such a situation. So if you have a bad boss, following are some of the most brilliant ways to deal with him:

1. You should know something no one else does about your boss. This can either be his motivation or his weakness. If you find this out, it gives you an edge over him and somewhat allows you to maneuver or anticipate his actions. If you feel, after thorough observation, that the reason why your boss is so tough is to only establish a tough impression on everyone when in reality he barely cares about the things he fusses over. This way you can join him in his façade and even get on his good side.
2. If you feel you cannot break your boss and his tough exterior, focus on your work. Sometimes a boss gets put off when his employees fail to submit. So instead of getting caught up on what makes your boss tick ensure that the reports he demands are always on time. If you get too busy in trying to break him, you might just break your chances of making a career. Focusing on work and ensuring your boss’s attitude does not affect your performance might force him to get off your back and dodge someone else.
3. Always remember that if a boss is being tough, it is mostly because he does not want your behavior to be the cause of his company’s downfall. Always remain one step ahead of him. If he demands a report on Thursday, hand it in a day or two before, if he mentions a project, do your research before the next time you speak to him about it. This will make your boss see that the company means just as much to you as it does to him. This realization might even force him to stop being so hard on you.
4. If your boss tends to get angry quickly, note the things that set him off. This way, not only will you be able to prevent making him angry, you will also be able to enforce the opposite behavior and show him your concern. The best way to handle a boss who is short tempered is through patience and tactfulness. Do not lose your cool and deal with your boss in a way no one else has ever done so before.

With these easy and very basic tips, you will learn the rare art of dealing with and handling a difficult boss. Play your cards right and you might be getting promoted.

Adam Collins is the author of this article. He refers to the website XpressRecruitment.com to find the right direction when job hunting.