If you are reading this article, then there is a very big chance that you and your boss are not getting along. Having a boss you hate is one of the main reasons that employees get demotivated and quit their nine to fives. It’s also really tough when you’re actually faced with a situation such as loving the job but hating your boss’ guts.
What if I told you there are other ways to deal with the problem. It’s not an easy situation to navigate through by any means. That’s why I went around asking people from different job titles about ways they deal with a boss they hate, in hopes to show those who relate that they are not alone — all you have to do is just push through.
Zeina Osama
When I’m dealing with a boss I dislike, I try to reach out to my co-workers for motivation and try to indicate to my boss that there is a situation that should be addressed in order to keep a cohesive environment in the office. Don’t let your boss disrespect you; you don’t have to like each other, you just have to respect each other in the workplace. Also, don’t try too hard to get your boss to like you.
Shahinda Omar
I’ll definitely try to raise the flag and if nothing happens then I’ll work on my own without getting back to them and seek the support from other managers and colleagues.
Shady Mohamed
I try to talk to them with their own language by approaching their different mentality so we could find a common ground were the ship keeps on going. When I’m demotivated, I either try to loosen up or just speak up about it.
Kareem Gomaa
I tend not to not engage with them in a conversation long enough so that I could bite my tongue in peace. Instead, I do my work and what’s required of me in the best way possible. Again, I focus on work and my tasks, and mainly remind myself the reason why I do my job, because I love it.
Nourhan Shaaban
I show it very clearly that I don’t like to work in such vibes. If I reach the point where I’m demotivated, I’ll quit. Tips: Do good, so you can be lucky enough to have a nice boss.
Azza Naser
I try to negotiate the way I feel, and I make sure that I get the work done from my side, which helps support my argument. I honestly try to find my motivation elsewhere, whether it’s from my team or the actual work. I truly believe motivation partially comes from within. Always remind yourself that you’re doing this work for your personal growth, not for your boss.
Amr Emad
As long as it doesn’t affect our working relationship negatively, I don’t really care. I just try to find new ways to sharpen my focus on the reasons why I do the job in the first place. I also almost never get tired of voicing my criticism to what’s making me demotivated.
Rasha Abdel Gawad
1.Try to ignore negative comments and not let the boss’s words offend me personally.
2. After a particularly heated encounter with that boss, I grab a cup of coffee and try to relax a bit.
3. I try to remember that no job in this world should cause me psychological and/or personal issues.
4. In heated encounters, try to remain silent.
5. If it becomes too much, I would rather just confront my boss over how his/her behavior is not conducive to me being productive.
6. Try to remember that I love my job, and that no person is important enough to demotivate me and/or throw me off my career path. It’s just a negative person at the end of the day.
7. Focus on bigger goals, and remember them, even if I have to say them out loud or write them down. I am here because it’s important for my career; a job or a bad boss shouldn’t throw me off to the point where I forget about the bigger picture.
8. Worst case scenario; just quit to be honest. No job or paycheck is worth your sanity.
