Is Your Boss Stressing You Out?
February 18th, 2006 (Stress Relief)
There is nothing that makes work harder than it has to be than fighting with your boss. What is there to do if you and your boss or supervisor is not getting along and all you feel is tension and stress each day?
The power dynamic is against you, so whatever you do, you will have to take this unequal relationship between you and your superior into account. Consider the following steps to help aid you in relieving the tension and stress between you and your boss:
- Phrase your discussion of the issues in terms of what is happening at work and how it is affecting the workplace and your performance. Do not stage a personal attack.
- Listen attentively to your supervisor’s suggestions for remedies and discuss your reactions to them.
- Accept criticism as good feedback and try to come up with ways you can improve your performance or avoid pitfalls in the future.