The American spirit was demonstrated early on when the colonists decided they wouldn’t allow themselves to be subjugated by a King. They wanted to pursue freedom, have autonomy over their lives, their voices to be heard and the ability to make their own decisions.
Similarly, many workers feel they are dominated by toxic bosses and supervisors who don’t appreciate or support them. The employees put in all the time and effort, while the CEO and C-suite executives reap millions of dollars in compensation and stock.
The Fourth of July holiday is an excellent time to consider how you’re treated in the workplace. Are your managers inspirational leaders and mentors or tyrannical dictators? Do you have the freedom to work remotely? Are you treated as an equal or dismissed as a peasant who must be micromanaged?
You Don’t Have To Accept Being Oppressed
If you don’t feel valued, are treated like a peon, are not paid fairly and are unappreciated for all your hard work, you may want to cut ties with your company.
It’s intimidating to risk leaving a secure job and stepping out into the unknown by accepting a position with another company. To put things into perspective, our founding fathers and mothers, unhappy with how they’ve been treated, bravely risked everything they had by separating from England. It was courageous for the colonists to fight the biggest power of that era to pursue their liberty and freedom.
Comparatively, it is less stressful and much safer to seek your own liberation from a bad boss and pursue happiness. Declaring your independence from a toxic company can be difficult, but it’s worth it for the sake of your mental and emotional health. Also, you will always feel regret if you don’t try to see if there is a better opportunity.
Your company and its management team may be supportive, offer growth, are open to allowing you to work from home and you are paid well. Be brave and ask to be considered for a lateral internal move to fast-track your career.
Here’s How To Gain Your Independence
By exploring other opportunities within the company, exercising your independence by evaluating whether to stay or go and focusing on developing your skills and network, you can position yourself for long-term success.
The first step in dealing with a bullying boss is deciding whether to leave. If you decide to stay because you enjoy the work, are paid and treated fairly and have wonderful co-workers you view as friends, learn coping mechanisms to deal with your boss. Exercise your independence by setting boundaries and standing up for yourself.
Another strategy can be to wait out your boss. Bide your time and focus on developing your skills and network, so you can find a new position or an internal role away from your supervisor. Use the time wisely to volunteer, accept new projects and build new relationships. On the other hand, if you seek employment elsewhere, contact recruiters, career coaches and mentors to help you get started.
The time will eventually arrive when your mean-spirited manager is outed, and they’ll be dispatched with great haste.
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