{"id":2606,"date":"2015-02-16T21:00:01","date_gmt":"2015-02-16T21:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=2606"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:59:01","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:59:01","slug":"horrible-bosses-and-how-to-deal-with","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/horrible-bosses-and-how-to-deal-with","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Horrible Bosses and How To Deal With Them (Infographic)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do this, not that. You\u2019re one minute late. You\u2019re doing it wrong. Your work doesn\u2019t meet the standards. Are you familiar with these <em>friendly<\/em> reminders?<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve all had a difficult boss or two in our careers. If you\u2019re dealing with one right now, here\u2019s a list of the top 10 horrible bosses that we think are out there and a few tips on how to best <em>manage <\/em>them. Here\u2019s to hoping that you don\u2019t encounter all ten of them in this lifetime.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/horrible-bosses-and-how-to-deal-with\/#The_Scientist\" title=\"The Scientist\">The Scientist<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/horrible-bosses-and-how-to-deal-with\/#The_Powder_Puff\" title=\"The Powder Puff\">The Powder Puff<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/horrible-bosses-and-how-to-deal-with\/#The_Rhino\" title=\"The Rhino\">The Rhino<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/horrible-bosses-and-how-to-deal-with\/#The_Chimera\" title=\"The Chimera\">The Chimera<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/horrible-bosses-and-how-to-deal-with\/#The_MIA\" title=\"The M.I.A.\">The M.I.A.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/horrible-bosses-and-how-to-deal-with\/#The_Workaholic\" title=\"The Workaholic\">The Workaholic<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/horrible-bosses-and-how-to-deal-with\/#The_Con_Artist\" title=\"The Con Artist\">The Con Artist<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/horrible-bosses-and-how-to-deal-with\/#The_Ancient\" title=\"The Ancient\">The Ancient<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/horrible-bosses-and-how-to-deal-with\/#The_Party_Boy\" title=\"The Party Boy\">The Party Boy<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/horrible-bosses-and-how-to-deal-with\/#The_Underdog\" title=\"The Underdog\">The Underdog<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Scientist\"><\/span>The Scientist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2607 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-scientist-160x300.png\" alt=\"horrible-boss-the-scientist\" width=\"239\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-scientist-160x300.png 160w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-scientist.png 314w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Have you ever lived under a microscope? Well this is how everyday will feel like with the scientist. He\u2019s a micro-manager and he will never be satisfied. He\u2019ll constantly test you and will eventually push all the wrong buttons just to see how you react \u2013 he might even correct your reaction. Even the way you staple your documents will be questioned. He\u2019ll constantly seek to re-arrange and adjust the way you work which might make you feel incompetent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to deal with the scientist:<\/strong> Let him know what your plans are at the start of every week. He loves knowing what\u2019s going to happen and how you\u2019ll work on them. Make him feel that his way is right and then offer your ideas. If this doesn\u2019t satisfy him, it might help to be honest that you work best with a little space.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Powder_Puff\"><\/span><strong>The Powder Puff<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2609 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-powderpuff-160x300.png\" alt=\"horrible-boss-the-powderpuff\" width=\"227\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-powderpuff-160x300.png 160w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-powderpuff.png 314w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re breaking your back with work and yet you find yourself reporting to someone who\u2019s clueless more than half the time. Sure she looks good, but there\u2019s nothing there but air. The powder puff will leave you questioning how she got her job in the first place. Maybe she\u2019s well connected; maybe she got lucky. Don\u2019t think about it, you\u2019ll only strain yourself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to deal with the powder puff:<\/strong> Notes. Notes. Notes. Take as many notes as you can, and send her email reminders if you have to. Unfortunately with the powder puff, you\u2019ll have to take over the driver\u2019s seat and just run the show. Don\u2019t worry; your hard work will pay off in the future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Rhino\"><\/span><strong>The Rhino<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2611 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-rhino-160x300.png\" alt=\"horrible-boss-the-rhino\" width=\"239\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-rhino-160x300.png 160w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-rhino.png 314w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><br \/>\nToo friendly? Almost touchy? Did he really say that? The rhino will always leave you questioning if you\u2019re just a little paranoid or if he actually made a pass at you. The rhino seems to have mastered walking the tightrope of office harassment. He \u2013 because more often that not, this is a male superior \u2013 knows the sleaziest of lines but is careful enough not to get caught.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to deal with the rhino:<\/strong> Just be as professional as possible. Have an imaginary ruler with you and keep your distance. If you could, avoid office happy hour drinks. That\u2019s the rhino\u2019s favorite hunting ground and he\u2019ll probably make another pass at you then. If it does get out of hand, talk to your office\u2019s HR.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Chimera\"><\/span><strong>The Chimera<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2613 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-chimera-160x300.png\" alt=\"horrible-boss-the-chimera\" width=\"238\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-chimera-160x300.png 160w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-chimera.png 314w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One minute you\u2019re wonder boy, the next you don\u2019t even deserve to exist. Chimeras can become really difficult bosses to deal with. You\u2019ll go through their roller coaster of emotions and it will always be their show. Their brilliance has turned most of them into divas. And a lot of them are screamers, so you\u2019ve got to grow thicker skin, if you want to survive. They can be great mentors on good days and leave you wanting to run on bad ones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to deal with the chimera:<\/strong> Know your work inside and out. Have everything on record and check everything twice. The last thing you want is to be caught off guard. The chimera is the first person to praise you for a job well done, and could also be the first one to throw you under the bus.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_MIA\"><\/span><strong>The M.I.A.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2615 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-mia-160x300.png\" alt=\"horrible-boss-the-mia\" width=\"255\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-mia-160x300.png 160w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-mia.png 314w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The M.I.A. is never there. You\u2019ll be left to fend for yourself until the next big meeting when he has to show up. He\u2019ll be there to show upper management what a wonderful job he\u2019s been doing or will cause a scene to prove to people that\u2019s he\u2019s involved. But as soon as that\u2019s over, don\u2019t count on him to hang around to check on you or your progress report. Don\u2019t count on a promotion either; if you have an M.I.A. for a boss, he might even forget to evaluate you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to deal with the M.I.A.:<\/strong> Keep doing your work well and create a support group of colleagues. If you\u2019re looking for mentorship, ask help from other bosses so you could learn. Make sure other people are aware of what you\u2019re doing and don\u2019t be shy about the things you\u2019ve accomplished.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Workaholic\"><\/span><strong>The Workaholic<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2617 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-workaholic-160x300.png\" alt=\"horrible-boss-the-workaholic\" width=\"241\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-workaholic-160x300.png 160w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-workaholic.png 314w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll probably get work emails as early as Sunday morning if you have a workaholic for a boss. The workaholic is the first one in the office and the last one to leave. He\u2019ll have lunch at his table and would multitask as much as he can. It will probably feel like he\u2019s demanding the same performance from you, which can be a lot pressure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to deal with the workaholic:<\/strong> Don\u2019t worry about it too much. Just because he thinks that life revolves around work, doesn\u2019t mean you have to adapt the same frame of mind. Just do your job and make sure all of your deliverables are in order. Acknowledge the emails he sent, so that he knows that you\u2019re on top of things. It also helps to be honest about how you feel. Oh and have your lunch break as you please, you\u2019re entitled to that.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Con_Artist\"><\/span><strong>The Con Artist<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2619 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-conartist-160x300.png\" alt=\"horrible-boss-the-conartist\" width=\"265\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-conartist-160x300.png 160w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-conartist.png 314w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Much like the powder puff, the con artist doesn\u2019t really know anything. The difference? He\u2019s good at maneuvering his way through all of it. He\u2019ll always come up with a good save and he thinks quickly on his toes. Watch out though, he\u2019ll probably take credit for the hard work you\u2019ve put in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to deal with the con artist:<\/strong> Have everything on record. The con artist, more often than not, will try to take credit for the work you\u2019ve done. Make sure other colleagues are aware of your tasks and how well you\u2019ve been doing. It also helps if your meetings are within earshot of other officemates.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Ancient\"><\/span><strong>The Ancient<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2621 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-ancient-160x300.png\" alt=\"horrible-boss-the-ancient\" width=\"248\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-ancient-160x300.png 160w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-ancient.png 314w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Ancient boss can be very closed-minded, very old school. He\u2019ll impose the things he\u2019s used to and won\u2019t welcome your opinion. He\u2019ll play hardball and will question your out-of-the-box thinking. Submitting your ideas to an ancient can leave you frustrated and uninspired.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to deal with the ancient:<\/strong> Ancients are tough creatures but they\u2019re not unbreakable. Don\u2019t lose hope. If you truly believe that your ideas are better than theirs, or that it would do your work good, be honest about it. Show them proof, numbers, and the efficiency of what you\u2019re proposing. You never know, you might actually be the one that ushers them into this century.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Party_Boy\"><\/span><strong>The Party Boy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2623 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-partyboy-160x300.png\" alt=\"horrible-boss-the-partyboy\" width=\"247\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-partyboy-160x300.png 160w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-partyboy.png 314w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 247px) 100vw, 247px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The party boy has all the energy in the world for partying and living the good life. He\u2019ll stick around long enough to pass his work onto you and show people that he\u2019s done something. He\u2019ll make you feel that he\u2019s the nicest boss ever, but don\u2019t let the charm fool you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to deal with the party boy: <\/strong>Have a detailed account of all the things he\u2019s asked you to do. On some days, have the courage to turn the work down. Or better yet, ask for his help; tell him that you\u2019re loaded and that you need him. Ask him to teach you what he knows. Make him feel that you are his responsibility and that whatever output you come up with is reflective of him.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Underdog\"><\/span><strong>The Underdog<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2625 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-underdog-160x300.png\" alt=\"horrible-boss-the-underdog\" width=\"256\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-underdog-160x300.png 160w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-the-underdog.png 314w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Everyone loves the underdog, except this one. The underdog can be a very envious creature. She\u2019s probably lived out most of her life and achieved very little, while you, on the other hand, still have a bright future ahead. She had a rough time getting to where she is so she won\u2019t make your journey any easier. She\u2019s very frugal with praise and can easily spot the littlest of your flaws.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to deal with the underdog: <\/strong>Work smart. Try to be two steps ahead. If your boss says the deadline is in two days, finish it a day early. Don\u2019t let her negativity dampen your sunshine. Make sure all your deliverables are above standard. Also, try to get the attention of the other bosses and impress them.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the day, no matter how horrible your current boss may be if you do your job well, you\u2019ll achieve great things. Just make sure you don\u2019t end up becoming a horrible boss someday too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2627 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-infographic-281x300.png\" alt=\"horrible-boss-infographic\" width=\"473\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-infographic-281x300.png 281w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horrible-boss-infographic.png 552w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do this, not that. You\u2019re one minute late. You\u2019re doing it wrong. Your work doesn\u2019t meet the standards. Are you familiar with these friendly reminders? We\u2019ve all had a difficult boss or two in our careers. If you\u2019re dealing with one right now, here\u2019s a list of the top 10 horrible bosses that we think [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":2629,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[18],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2606"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2606"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2606\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2629"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2606"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2606"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2606"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}