Comments on: The Dangerous Boss

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:19:22 +0000

Thank goodness I found this article – I was starting to think I was the crazy one. Everyone in my department and many of those outside of it, know that my boss is a manipulate, dangerous person who really doesn’t know what she’s doing. After only 5 months, I’m looking elsewhere!

By: Terry

Terry — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:37:43 +0000

How timely! My husband & I have recently been discussing my personality changes, which we feel are due in part to a job in which the tasks & responsibilities have become so boring that I struggle for the motivation to complete them.

Reading this, however, made me stop & think about the “bully” tendencies my boss displays, his communication deficits (crystal ball needed), lack of appreciation, his generally (what seems to me) unhappy disposition… wonder if my current unhappiness COULD be picking up his bad habits?? Whatever the reason, I need to leave, but thanks for some useful info to watch for in future positions!

By: Mark Shead

Mark Shead — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:02:19 +0000

Good point. It probably is best to wait to change jobs until you have another one pinned down. Good luck on your job search. I hope you find something soon.

By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:17:02 +0000

I think we all agree that we do not want to work for a bad boss however in today’s economy where there are 6 unemployed for every new job available we may not have the choice but to stick it out. You must recognize what got you to where you are and maintain those skills. Keep getting feed back from your peers and subordinates to recognize if any of your management skills are changing.
I have been out of work now for over 1 year and I would love to be working for a “bad boss”.

By: Rob Richards

Rob Richards — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:12:13 +0000

I wish I had read this 3 years ago. I had a boss, we will call ‘Larry’, whom I told myself was a jerk but I could deal with in 30 seconds of meeting him, but I didn’t want to rush to judgment – he had a glowing report from direct reports at his previous employer, ‘best boss ever’.

However the day I walked in the door the woman who will be showing me the ropes says “Nice to meet you, welcome aboard. I am going to give my two weeks notice I may not be back.” The reason I did not walk out with her was two fold – stubbornness and greed, there was another job that was only about $5k less per year (pay, benefits, and commute) with a baby on the way I thought I needed every dime.

I keep tabs with my former department and they are all still miserable working for Larry. He continues to be toxic, in a department of 8 people he has had 5 leave in 3 years. My personal opinion of why Larry has not been replaced is senior management at the plant has an equally lack luster reputation.

By: Craig Thomas

Craig Thomas — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:32:30 +0000

Good post. Personally, I believe none of us need bosses – we should lose them all.

By: Monica

Monica — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:04:09 +0000

I wish I had this advice earlier in my career.