And sometimes speaking up and trying to defend your boundaries simply doesnt work.
Redditor u/ChopsNewBag turned to the Legal Advice online group for help regarding a very nasty situation at work.
Herevealedhow his boss canceled his doctors appointment without his consent, and how he reacted to this behavior.
Less serious violations can be resolved by offering technical assistance.
However, more egregious breaches can result in substantial financial penalties.
According to Indeed, controlling bossesuse fearto achieve their goals.
A controlling manager may use fear to motivate you to achieve job goals.
For example, managers typically can fire or discipline you.
For instance, they might demand that you check in frequently with your progress.
Or they micromanage every step that you take.
Emails, text messages, documents, etc.
are invaluable when you make your case.
So, you start off by talking with the problematic person.
If that doesnt work, you might bring the question up with your manager or their superior.
Get the human resources department involved.
If the activities youve witnessed are criminal, youll also probably have to get the authorities involved.
In the most egregious cases, you may want to consider suing your workplace.
Controlling bosses also often ignoreotherpeoples ideas, communicate poorly, and make their staff feel inferior to them.
A controlling manager may use sarcasm, intimidation or even silence to make you feel bad about yourself.
If you feel inferior, its easier for them to manipulate you into doing what they say.
They might also ignore your emails or calls, especially when you need their input for a project.
What is theworst manageryouve ever worked under, dear Pandas?
Has a boss ever tried to cancel your doctors appointments before?
What advice would you give the author of the story?
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