Three months ago my department manager changed. The person has created an atmosphere of fear, often screams, threatens with dismissal, and generally grips on almost anything to everyone. In addition, he introduces plans that are impossible to implement, and when he fails (or whatever is not his way), he publicly criticizes the "culprit". More and more people are thinking about resignation, and I am also wondering about it. Since the working conditions have changed, I have noticed that I have sleep problems, I am more and more nervous and, what's worse, I sometimes abuse my loved ones. How to deal with a mad boss?
The situation you describe is, unfortunately, quite common. It happens that people holding managerial positions do not have sufficient competences to effectively manage a team, they try to use fear and an authoritarian way of being to make employees more effective. As you have already noticed, this method of management leads to nowhere, additionally exhausts the team and often ends in a wave of dismissals. What should be done in this situation?
If you notice symptoms of excessive stress, difficulty sleeping and deteriorating relationships with your relatives after such a short time, leaving yourself to yourself may only escalate your feelings. I encourage you to check whether, despite the poor management of your boss, you are able to cope with such stressful conditions using commonly available methods. Maybe it will turn out that the simple handling of stress on your own is enough to continue your existence at work relatively comfortably. However, if this is not enough and it is not possible to reduce the symptoms, it would be worth thinking about consulting a psychologist or coach and considering various solutions that you would be ready to take in the current situation, including a change of job. Of course, taking into account your individual characteristics, the current family situation, the labor market, etc.
Remember that our expert's answer is informative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.
Patrycja Szeląg-JaroszPsychologist, coach, personal development trainer. She gained professional experience working in the field of psychological support, crisis intervention, professional activation and coaching.He specializes in the area of life coaching, supportingcustomer in improving the quality of life, strengthening self-esteem and active self-esteem, maintaining life balance and effectively dealing with the challenges of everyday life. She has been associated with non-governmental organizations in Warsaw since 2007, co-runs the Center for Personal Development and Psychological Services of the Compass
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