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5 Types of Terrible Bosses Who Think They’re Doing a Good Job
June 18, 2018 by The Daily Muse
Your manager might be a terrible boss, but you don't have to let that ruin your week. What you need is to pinpoint the actual problem and then get to work on resolving it so that every day isn't stressful for you.
Filed Under: Bad Boss, Career Advice, Syndication, Work Relationships, workplace relationships
10 Questions to Ask in Your Next Job Interview to Avoid (Another) Toxic Boss
June 7, 2018 by The Daily Muse
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re finally getting out of an unhealthy work environment. Good for you! That said, you certainly don’t want to make the same mistake again and end up working under someone who’s just as bad (or worse) than your last manager.
Filed Under: Bad Boss, Career Advice, interview questions, Interviewing for a Job, Interviews, Job Search, Syndication
This Is How You Deal With an Emotionally Abusive Boss (When You Can’t Quit)
April 26, 2018 by The Daily Muse
For all of our sakes, I wish emotionally abusive bosses didn’t exist. But I also know that’s a big wish. So, this article isn’t going to tell you to you that the best move is to just quit. I’m writing this for the people who can’t leave right now and need help coping.
Filed Under: Bad Boss, Career Advice, Mental Health, Syndication, Work-Life Balance
What You Should (and Shouldn’t!) Say When Your Boss Has Unreasonable Expectations
April 16, 2018 by The Daily Muse
Your boss is known for his totally unreasonable expectations. Rather than continuing to shoulder the burden, you know you need to speak up. But, how can you push back in a way that's still polite and professional? Here's exactly what you should (and shouldn't!) say in four common situations.
Filed Under: Bad Boss, Bosses, Career Advice, communication, managing up, Syndication, Work Relationships
The Trick to Working With a First-Time Manager (Who’s Struggling)
April 12, 2018 by The Daily Muse
Working with other people will always be a challenging part of your job. But what’s even more challenging than learning how to work with others is learning how to manage up. If you're dealing with a first-time manager, here's the secret to making both your lives easier.
Filed Under: Bad Boss, Bosses, Career Advice, Syndication, Work Relationships
The Email You Need to Send Your Boss if She Doesn’t Respect Your Time Off
August 28, 2017 by The Daily Muse
Does your boss keep getting in touch—even when you're out of the office and on vacation? Here's how to stop her in a polite and professional way.
Filed Under: Bad Boss, Bosses, Career Advice, Email, Syndication, Tools & Skills, Vacations, Work-Life Balance
3 Bad Boss Personalities—and How to Deal With Them
September 28, 2014 by The Daily Muse
Does your boss try to take all the credit, steer you in the wrong direction, or say no to all of your ideas? You might be dealing with a bad boss.
