[header] How to deal with an abusive boss with the sob syndrome [title] Assess the hazard. [step] Many people are difficult to work for, but are not included in the scope of discussion. These people achieve excellent results while being difficult to work with; dr. michael debakey and admiral hyman rickover are extreme examples of demanding bosses that achieve world-class results. 
If you cannot keep up with them, that is your problem. This topic examines the abusive, pointless, wasteful behavior by managers that harms the workers and the goals of the organization.