How To Manage An Arrogant Boss

Bosses are a hard nut to crack. Let us assume you’ve ultimately landed your dream job that pays a hefty salary, with some fantastic and sympathetic co-workers, but your boss acts like an antagonist of your real-life motion picture. That sucks, right?

Bosses tend to get intolerable at times, especially those who do not leave any opportunity to humiliate you in front of your colleagues and pile you up with loads of work, portraying themselves as impassive.

How to deal with an arrogant boss?

Dealing with a snobby and arrogant boss is very ordinary in the workplace. Yet, it may take a fraction of your mental stability, confidence, and flair to perform a job and peace, eventually compelling you to leave your job or stand against your boss. Well, most employees prefer going with the former one. Many studies highlight arrogant bosses as why many employees leave their jobs.

As we’ve told you earlier, arrogant bosses are a common sight in various organizations, resulting in an unhealthy workplace environment.

You and I know it’s unfeasible to change or alter someone else’s (your boss’s) behavior and perspective, and at the same time, thinking of withdrawing from the job is a daunting decision. Therefore you are just left with one way- standing up against your boss (not aggressively or violently) and handling them (at times controlling yourself) so that you can survive at your workplace without turning insane in the end.

In this blog post, we will discuss some ways and tips you can practically opt for while dealing with a blatantly arrogant boss of yours.

Before we get on with all the tips and tricks, ask yourself this question – is it just you or the whole team your boss targets?

In case it’s just you who’s the scapegoat, consider asking yourself a few analytical questions –

Have you been doing something wrong?
Are you somehow responsible for the hate relationship your boss shares with you?

Make sure you are answering these questions honestly. If you find the above points going well with your case, I’ll ask you to work on the same, but in case you can’t relate to these points, make sure you are with us until this article ends.

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Empathizing will help you understand the real problem

Sometimes we misunderstand our bosses just because they were too hard on us. No one understands what they are going through or why they are reacting a certain way.

We all know that with a glamorous position and lavish pay comes unending responsibilities, which can even take a toll on you and force you to behave in a certain way to get the work done. This is the case with most bosses.

Many of them go through a lot of stress, which sometimes makes you a tool for them to discharge their frustration. I know this doesn’t seem right, but when we keep ourselves in their place, we understand how hard it is for a manager or a boss to handle all the employees under him and simultaneously complete the projects within the deadline.

Considering what all problems your boss goes through in a job and the work pressure upon them by their immediate bosses will grant you a broader perspective on why they’re behaving in a certain way and will help you to deal with the situation in a much better way.

Express your problem

Expressing your views, opinions, choices, and problems is your right, and no one can hold you back from doing so. But following this blatantly in several places, especially in your workplace, will not reap any good.

We will not advise you to rush to your boss’s cabin immediately and openly and aggressively raise all your issues with them. This can make you look arrogant, and you might also end up worsening the entire situation. Therefore, bluntly keeping the whole problem is not recommended.

You’ll have to practice diplomacy to get rid of this problem. Ensure you’re keeping the problem in front of them appropriately. You can either make an appointment to communicate with them directly or email them regarding your issues. Brief them on what kind of behavior you expect from them.

All of this should be conveyed politely. Don’t just point out your boss’s mistakes. Mark yours as well, and then bring it to notice.

For example- If your boss humiliating you in front of your colleagues has become a frequent sight, be brave enough to bring it to their notice that they cannot be so disrespectful towards you by personally going and telling them that you don’t appreciate the way you are being treated and you would like them to point your faults personally rather than creating a scene. You ought to be polite and professional throughout your conversation.

Register your complaint

If a discussion with your boss isn’t working well for you or your boss seems unaffected after the convo scene you’ve had with them. It’s better to reach out to the HR department and explain to them your situation, or you can formally file a complaint against your boss.

In this case, make sure you have the required pieces of evidence in any form to prove your end strongly. Keep a detailed record of your boss’s misbehaviors and hand it over to the officials when asked.

Don’t take their words personally

It’s always recommended to deal with your personal and professional life separately. Your boss is just a part of your professional life.

Remember, they are just playing their part, and you shouldn’t let their words affect you on personal grounds as you are not the only one who’s going through those harsh words alone.

Give your best at your workplace, so your boss doesn’t find excuses to humiliate or criticize you.

Minding your own business will help you to tackle this issue more suitably.

Gossiping about your boss is not advisable

We understand that your boss’s constant jeers are getting on our nerves, but that doesn’t mean you are gossiping and personally attacking them.

I understand we all want to get rid of the frustration we’ve been holding within by talking about it but discussing this with your colleagues is not an intelligent move. If you want to release that stress, consider discussing it with your family and friends. Maybe they have some solutions for you; if not, they’ll let your ears out without judging you.

If nothing works, it’s time to look out for something else

Sometimes some situations may turn out so complex that you don’t find any way to escape them. Well, this may even happen with you at the workplace.

The above points we have shared with you may not work for everyone. Maybe your boss is one of its kind who’s least empathetic towards its employees.

If your constant conflicts with your boss are taking a toll on your performance and your entire life, it’s time for you to seek another employment.

Conclusion

This decision is not a cakewalk. People often don’t have options other than sticking to their current job.
But if you have ample opportunities to change your employment, I suggest you head for a new one.

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