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I have had enough with my boss. There are so many issues I can’t decide where I should start from; her micro-management drives me insane, she will never accept her fault or listen to reason, nothing is good enough for him, she complains about me doing only twelve over-time hours! I want to quit but I love my work. I can’t decide when enough is enough. Please help.
My sympathies! Imagine spending half of your life banging your head against a brick wall and dealing with frustration, only to keep a job! Bad boss is amongst top five reasons why people leave an organization, but it’s not like you are powerless or can’t do anything.
Firstly, know that your boss is not making your life miserable on purpose. Either she doesn’t know it or can’t find a way around. Help her.
If that doesn’t work, stop going that extra mile and insist on her being the reason. She is the boss so you can’t afford to storm in her room and make a point, but while you are discussing something, drop a hint here and there. Being a micro-manager, she’ll pick it up instantly.
Her traits point towards perfection, which can be draining for people around. If both discussion and action fail, know that there is not much you can do. And it is self-torture to stick around and deal with such an ordeal on daily basis. There are plenty other opportunities out there which you will equally enjoy. So, don’t hang in the middle and dive, one way or the other.
