How to Get Along With Your Boss

No one ever said that getting along with your boss was easy. We often see our bosses as delegators of work that they don’t do. This delegation of work load often can spell resentment and miss- communication in the office, and make it difficult for you to even imagine getting along with your boss. I’ve had some very difficult and demanding bosses in my life and getting along with my boss was the last thing on my mind, however I’ve learned that no matter what management style your boss has, you must get along with your boss if you are to survive in the work force.

Instructions

Step1
If you have a paranoid boss that likes to micro manage. Don’t let their paranoia become yours; inundate them with automatic or personal updates weekly or daily. Often times the bosses that micro manage are the ones that feel the most insecure. They manage this way because they feel they have no control and that a parental superiority complex is the only way they can feel secure in the people they oversee.

Step2
If you have a boss that is never around, make it a priority to set a meeting with them to establish your responsibilities. If this is not an option pull up your job scope and perform your daily functions pertaining to those listed in your scope. This will save your butt, when they’re allegations laziness.

Step3
If you have a boss that puts too much on your plate, I urge you to talk to them and let them know that you are more than willing to do the work, however you must explain to your boss that you will be willing to only work on the task that are of the highest priority first and then if you have time you will work on the others. This statement alone tells your boss you are not afraid of work and that your commitment to excellence is paramount. This sounds so much better than arguing about how much work you can’t do. Trust me the last thing your boss wants to hear is how you can’t work at work.

Step4
Remember that your boss can either be an alli or an enemy. Look at your bosses goals and agendas. Try to align yourself with that as much as possible. If you have the same or close to the same game plan as your boss, chances are your relationship will change with your boss also.

Written By: Sidhartha