10 Signs Your Boss Sucks

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Have you ever worked at a company where you had that sort of boss that drove you crazy? Today we’ll have an open discussion about workplace communication and when it’s time to call it quits.

In my 3 part series on what to do after you’ve been laid off, I focused on how to pick yourself up and use job loss as an opportunity to evaluate what will really make you happy in life. Employment is just an aspect of your entire life but working is something most people do so why not make it enjoyable?

Assuming that you like your job, it’s worth your time to do what you can to squash drama and improve communication with the person who is your boss. Sometimes this can be done and sometimes not. Let’s explore how to start!

Indicators there is a problem
Finding a common ground
Gossip hurts
Envy
Dishonesty
Disrespect
Competition
Promotions
Resolving conflict
Moving on

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Resources

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Manager Tools – An amazing podcast and website for people who manage people, folks who are just employees and everyone in between who wants to pick up strong business skills. Available on iTunes. I HIGHLY recommend this podcast.