How should I deal with a mean, nasty boss?
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I just started working at a new job about 5 weeks ago. My boss has gone on vacation for the next two weeks so I am in charge. But, I am new and still learning the ropes.
The owner of the company is mean and nasty. He routinely yells at people openly in the hallway and is very impatient and abrupt. I have not had to deal with this yet because he deals directly with my boss.
I will probably have to interface with him directly for the next two weeks while my boss is gone. I don’t know how to react if he yells at me. He does it with everyone so I know not to take it personally, but its not fun to be yelled at when you are trying to do your job.
I know that I will be leaving this job soon – probably after my boss returns from vacation, but in the meantime need to deal with the stress while I am working there.
Has anyone ever dealt with an rude boss?
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You said he routinely yells at people openly in the hallway. Why? What’s he saying to them? Was it something wrong the employee did?
Some people are just over dramatic and cannot effectively communicate with others. To them, an urgent or important matter is communicated by yelling to make sure the other person is getting the message loud and clear.
If he yells at you, raise your eyebrow, then look him in right in the eyes. In a very calm voice tell him that if he every yells are you again for something that wasn’t your fault, you’re going to take him out at the knees because you’re not going to put up with his shit. Continue to explain to him that his child-like behavior does more harm than good. Then polish off the conversation by saying, human beings who are treated like human beings will respect each other and act like human beings. Then walk away.
I would document his trantrums just in case you need to build a case against him. Download my free report to find out how.
When dealing with a loud, rude, obnoxious person…answer in a hushed tone (almost a whisper) . They will stop and listen. It also makes them realize that you are staying calm and rational in the face of adversity ( a plus in a high pressure work environment).
This has worked with superiors, screaming babies, my kids & spouse, & people who are "personality challenged".