Did I Say Something Wrong?

How do you deal with insecure bosses?

Actually, I've stopped counting how many times I've experienced bosses who seemed to have personal issues. Their supposed issues are manifested in such a way that can really get into someone's nerves.

If you're the subordinate and you have this kind of boss, how on earth would you handle the situations and not get yourself on the chopping block?

If you need to hold on to your job, this can be quite a dilemma. Either you tolerate the boss, act blind and deaf so you can go on with your employed life or you can start looking for another job. The downside of putting up with the boss, however, is that the stress can take a toll on your health. Do you have the patience? Do you have the skills to manage up?

Politics play an important role in the workplace. No matter how good you are in your job, you still need to do some politicking to get them to notice your efforts. Some people leverage on politics to move pass the deserving ones. How unfortunate, isn't it?

What I'm saying is, you need to play your cards right. Being assertive can be a double-edged sword. Think about it.