Message #67983

[ccchivers]

There are several options.  Firstly, look at yourself.  I know, that makes you sit up and say 'oy!'  However, if you've had several bosses like that, then something is wrong with you.  Either you sit there and take it or you have a bad attitude.

Secondly, you could always try catering to your boss's character e.g. if they need their ego stroked, then do it.  Yes, it's a repugnant thought, but whilst everyone else around you will be saying they can't get along with that person, you'll be there with a perfect relationship.  

Thirdly, work with a little cunning.  Keep track of all emails and get your boss to communicate with you via email as much as possible ('I'm afraid I might forget that, could you send me an email as I'm working on something urgent for you right now' or 'I'd prefer it if you sent that to me by email').  If you can, write a memo whenever that person does anything out of line, but be sure to have evidence to back it up with e.g. eye witnesses or emails.  Yes, this might get you in to a little trouble initially, but you can think of it as a way of safeguarding the people who come after you and you never know, your boss has probably got a reputation already.  That's what happened to me.