Every office has that one manager who gets on his employees' nerves because of his irrational behaviour. While the causes for such behaviour can be many, such as insecurity or a huge ego, we tell you about the best ways in which you can deal with such a boss.
By engage, we mean sparring. Whether it is written or verbal, you should always avoid getting into an argument with him because no matter the topic, the issue will never end until you boss has proven himself right. It's best to silently agree with him and then try to do things your way as best as possible if you feel things are not going correctly with his brief.
Every irrational boss has a sweet spot, by which we mean a level of work ethic that will allow you to get into his good books. He may be an ass about it, but once your boss lets you in his circle without making it look as if you bought your way there, life can take an unexpectedly good turn. Finding this sweet spot though is quite a difficult task.
If you can't beat them, join them. We mean your boss' best friend of course. Every crazy boss needs someone who will take all the news and gossip about the team back to him. Now if you can be practical and smart, you can use this person to pass on your grievances and concerns to the boss without making it look as if you're complaining and whining about it.
Irrational bosses are prone to doing and saying things in the heat of the moment. Rather than getting upset and judgmental about it, convince your boss to give you what he said in writing. It is reasonable to expect that he will be far more circumspect in his dealings if you keep insisting on written documentation all the time.
Finally, there is no better way of saying this but if your boss has an attitude problem, it is still you who must be on the lookout for greener pastures. Keep your resignation letter handy since the management is unlikely to listen to your grievances and take any kind of concrete action. Keep an eye out for similar jobs and be ready to leave your irrational boss as soon as you get the chance. Good luck!
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