Ways to deal with a difficult boss
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A good employee-employer relationship contributes to job satisfaction because having a healthy relationship with your boss impacts your work performance. But some people have a strained relationship with their bosses. It could be that they do not see eye to eye or you work under a demanding boss. Most people are quick to conclude that working with a difficult leader is impossible and the only way out is to quit the job.
So, can your relationship with your boss be worked upon? Is it possible to make the relationship better?
Here are a few suggestions for building a strong alliance with your manager
Ask for guidance
Asking for guidance shows that you trust the person and respect their judgment. It will help in building a good relationship between your manager and you. Your boss will appreciate your keenness to learn. But remember that asking for advice means you have to follow through.
Identify the issue
Try to figure out what is amiss between you and your boss. It could be so that he is a contained person and does not express himself much. In case you see your boss behaving differently with you from other employees then you need to ask yourself: have I at any point of time disregarded his feedback? Am I meeting his expectation of me? You will be able to work on the issue only when you find the root cause of his cold treatment towards you.
Work on your perspective
At times all you need to do is change your perspective to fix your problem. Your boss is only a human with flaws. Do not focus on his drawbacks but try to understand the pressure he is under. Engage with him in a conversation outside work and connect with him on a personal level. Spending time with him will allow you to see him in a positive light.
If you and your boss do not get along then remember quitting the job is not the solution. Working with a difficult person makes you resilient. You will develop a thick skin and it will prepare you to face tough people/situations better.
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