How to Deal With an Abusive Boss
- 1). *Your options*
Keep records of all the abuse and consult a third party to confirm that the behavior is in fact categorized as "abusive" behavior. When you are sure, consider speaking to your boss directly. If you do not feel that this is a viable option then begin the complaint process. - 2). If you work for a large company, your boss is subject to much more scrutiny than in a small company. First consult your human resource director to make sure you follow the proper procedure. Filing a formal complaint may be the only option to ensure that you keep your job and make sure the abuse stops. Larger companies have rules that protect the employees from abuse. They have many possible plans of actions that they can put into place when such a problem occurs.
- 3). At a small company, if your boss is the owner, then there may not be anyone internal to speak to. The state department of labor can help you. They will consult with you on your options and provide you with a referral to an attorney if that action becomes necessary.
- 4). If you do not want to file a formal complaint, then you really only have one option. Call your boss out on their bullying. Do this in front of a third party, so that you have a witness. Let them know that you see what they are doing and that it is well documented. Make it very clear that you are there to do the job that the company hired you for and not to be their personal punching bag. Then tell them that this conversation is a warning and that it is a professional courtesy. They are hindering your performance and you will not tolerate their behavior any more. Then tell them your options if the behavior doesn't stop. I would much rather be fired for standing up for myself in a professional way than allow the bullying to continue.
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