Title: How to deal with a manipulative boss (1)
1HOW TO DEAL WITH A MANIPULATIVE BOSS
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2UNDERSTAND THAT YOU BOSS IS NOT YOUR FRIEND
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3Employees need to understand that bosses can
never be their friend. So if your boss is being
over friendly chances are that he is having some
deep motive or intentions behind those friendly
gestures.
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4TRAP!
5In such situations, you need to strike a balance
between professionalism and friendly attitude to
keep yourself on the safer side.
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RECOGNIZE THE SITUATIONS THAT DEMAND YOUR "NO"
7If your boss is not keeping his promises that he
made just to get some extra work done then it is
suggested that you should learn to say no
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8Never let your employer take your unfair
advantage or befool you
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9RELINQUISH THE NEED FOR VALIDATION FROM YOUR
BOSS
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10Will you continue to work there if you are
showered with words of encouragement or verbal
praise only instead of salary and other perks?
No! You wont
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11Do your best work and develop your experience
that will come handy in future and increase your
worth.
Expect salary and other job benefits
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DONT LET HIM DEFLECT FROM THE SUBJECT
13A strong indicator of a manipulative boss is
whenever any employee wants to confront his boss
with any of his issues with him, the boss
changes the subject and does everything to avoid
that conversation.
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14If you ever find yourself in such a
situation, ask your boss to fix a day and time
when you can address your issues.
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15Make sure that you insist on having a formal
communication in writing so that he cannot deny
in future.
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TIME TO CONFRONT
17It's time that you confront him in private and
address your concerns respectfully.
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18Point out where the organization lacks
appropriate policies that are affecting the
smooth functioning.
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19THANK YOU
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