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How you deal with your boss when your boss's behavior is not good to you?

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Question added by Mohd Asif Ansari , HR Administrator , Al Nasseej Al Arabi Factory Co. Ltd.
Date Posted: 2014/10/15
Sara Khan
by Sara Khan , financial and admin assistant , Ministry Of Defence

Sometime silence, ignorance and effective work is the best answer when your boss is not behaving good.

Majid Khan Shaikh
by Majid Khan Shaikh , Project Coordinator , Society for International Education

By speaking less and being more vigilant with concentration on execution quality of assigned tasks.

Binod Timsina
by Binod Timsina , Human Resources Business Partner , CG Corp Global │ Chaudhary Group

I support Miss Sara Naee. 

wasiq waheed
by wasiq waheed , FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR(Looking for a New challenging position In U.A.E) , SHELTON HOTEL

simple focus on your work , Be professional at all times. 

Don't bad mouth your boss to your coworkers. Saying negative things about your boss to your coworkers will only fuel the fire at best or get you in trouble at worst

Work around your boss's weaknesses

Ismi Puji Hastuti
by Ismi Puji Hastuti , English Teacher , SMK Widya Taruna

I totally agreed with my friend Sara Naeem. 

Doha Shawki
by Doha Shawki , Independent Organizational Development & Human Resource Consultant , Datum International Data Systems

First I would make sure that I excel at my job.  I would make sure I am doing a great job in terms of quality and quantity.  If this didn't work out and he is still treating me badly, then I am sure it is personal and not about work.  In this case I'd go and frankly talk to him and try to understand what is wrong and resolve it.  If he refuses to resolve it then I would quit, I can't work with someone when we can't communicate in a civil way. This is assuming of course that he is this way with me only.  But if he treats everyone the same way then this would mean he has an attitude issue, or it is just his nature.  In this case I would either decide to live with it and avoid confrontations or quit.  But most probably I'd quit :).

Salauddin Mohammad
by Salauddin Mohammad , Sr. Manager, Software Development , Aspen Technology Inc

Agree with Sara Naeem. Have patience, speak only relevant, and keep doing your best work.

aziz bhabrawala
by aziz bhabrawala , Retail Business Analyst , Paris Gallery LLC

The best thing is to build a good relationship between u and ur boss. To excel in job is must but not only dominant factor. Understanding is as well important. Whats the use of your hard work when your boss does not recognise it. Try to start a short open conversation, change ur attitude and know whats causing the disturbance between you two. Give time and i am sure, things may start changing.

Abdulla Mohamed Ahmed Abdulla
by Abdulla Mohamed Ahmed Abdulla , Manager - HR Services & Principal Consultant , FASTRACK Management Consultancy

Silence and ignorance is the best cure to treat your boss.

 

Abdul Rehman Zaheer
by Abdul Rehman Zaheer , Marketing & Projects Specialist , King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

Alhamdulillah my last3 bosses (including the current one) have been all fantastic people. At the beginning of my career I encountered an individual who was like a junior boss and his attitude was very sadistic and aggressive. The answer is endurance and in being patient. Do not let it effect your performance, keep doing what you do best. Allah rewards those who are patient Alhamdulillah.

 

I followed similar strategy and after a year the same boss ended up becoming not only my biggest supporter but also a dear friend till date.

 

Note: I will however suggest to never allow any individual to cross any ethical/ professional boundaries. You may request them politely to avoid such and in case of further such, you may report it to the upper management.

Divyesh Patel
by Divyesh Patel , Assistant Professional Officer- Treasury , City Of Cape Town

  1. Make sure you are doing everything right

  2. Make sure whatever task is given, you complete them on time with quality

  3. Keep a journal of incidents

  4. Don't sacrifice your health or self-esteem

  5. If the situation gets to that point where you can't handle anymore, best is to resign

 

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