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How To Tell When Your Tough Boss Is Actually Toxic

Since we’re in our 20s, it’s very unlikely that we’re the boss just yet. Some of us are living the luxurious freelance lifestyle while most of us sit chained to our desks taking orders from maniacs. But how do you know when your boss isn’t just tough – they’re toxic? The thing to keep in mind is that it’s totally possible to be tough and also fair.

Just because your boss wants things done a certain way and will make sure that they’re done that way every time doesn’t mean they’re toxic. If you can’t take the heat, it could say more about your thin skin than it does about your toxic boss. But if you’re finding your boss is often cruel for no reason, you could have a toxic employer on your hands.

Toughness is not inherently abusive. If your boss asks you to correct your work, explains how it should be done, and gives you a chance to really do your best, that’s tough. If they’re knocking your capabilities and constantly dragging you down, that’s toxic. It’s being bullied in your 20s. If you go to work feeling like you’re constantly being shoved into lockers, it might be time to reconsider what you’re willing to put up with.

All in all, your boss’s use of threats, yelling, and screaming should raise an eyebrow for you. A little constructive criticism, on the other hand, should be palatable.

Source:Huffington Post


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