Unfortunately, someone will always have a bad or lousy boss. We all know one or know someone who has experienced working with one. I’m pleased to hear about bad bosses only occasionally in my work. This is reassuring because most managers take their roles and responsibilities seriously. The business world is in good hands with these people.
However, life can be unbearable when someone has a bad boss, with lasting effects that can linger for years. Did you know that 57 per cent of employees have left a job because of their manager? Employees don’t leave companies; they leave their managers (Source: DDI).
Most people don’t go to work for fun, but if you spend 1/3 of your life at work, you want to enjoy it, not dread it. Otherwise, work becomes cumbersome and leads to soul-destroying mental moments.
How Should You Handle A Bad Boss?
There are three things you can do if you have a bad boss: