The Case of The Evil Boss

Hello All You Help Wanted Seekers!

Once upon a time everyone encounters "The Evil boss" and, this Yenta is not immune...they come in many forms...some are self-serving...some are selfish and some extract your ideas and claim them for their own.
Learning how to deal with the situation is like a defensive driving course...and...we know what the best defense is...(for those who don't...it's a great offense...of course!)
So, here are some of Yenta's tried and true tips for the case of the Evil Boss.

1) Get to know your boss...identify his/her "hot buttons"
2) Communicate...communicate...communicate (I can't stress this enough! beware don't overdo it..this can backfire and be used against you..don't worry, in time you will find the right balance
3) Don't fall prey to "he/she won't last long"...rather think they will be there forever..it will help you focus
4) Don't manage up...NEVER EVER complain to his/her manager....believe me the next level manager will see right through this and after all...this person is the next level's hire!
5) Make your boss look good...it's so important that others praise you to your boss..it will build a Teflon shield around you
6) "Giving" your manager a concept or idea is the key to "Manage your Manager"

I guarantee, when you get through Step 6 your misery will turn to confidence and you will live happily ever after...(til the next time!)

It's 11/11/11...there are at least 33 reasons to celebrate this day...Happy Veteran's Day...

Your Employment Yenta...(Just call me "T")