4 ways not to break down on your boss if he got it

Chief tyrant or an insane colleague who creates incomprehensible game is a fairly common occurrence for large companies. Business Insider Journalists toldhow to control yourself if dismissal for some reason is impossible.

Write down

"You can be infinitely right, but what's the point if the TOR was drawn up orally." Sound familiar? Ask your boss to duplicate the spoken tasks in Slack or at email. If we are talking about approval, demand from him a written answer that can be presented in case of accusation that he never said such a thing. If the boss sent a voice message, then fix it in the dialogue, or rather immediately transfer what was said to task manager.

Talk to HR

An HR employee is like a football referee, but only for work issues. It is in his best interest to maintain a positive atmosphere in the company, so feel free to seek advice.

It is important for HR to be aware of the existence of conflicts. If you have been hurt by someone else's actions, then most likely someone else has also. HR should be aware of the existence of an internal

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stressorlest it jeopardize the whole business.

Heather Hubbard, former attorney and founder of All Rise

Repeat what was said

Let's warn you right away, this is a risky method that can cause even more resentment. Especially if your boss is irascible nature. However, one's own words, heard from the outside, may well sober a person. Just listen to the boss and then repeat what he said.

Repeat what you heard, followed by a confirmation request. For example, "So, I hear what you say... Is that what you mean?" This will allow the boss to hear his phrase from the outside, and perhaps it will look less adequate from your lips.

James Killian, Licensed Professional Consultant

Try not to react

Just saying is hard to do, you say. However, many people by wild actions tend to attract attention to themselves and provoke the same inappropriate action. It is worth keeping this in mind before going on about the whims of colleagues. In the case of the boss, just listen to everything he has to say, and then in a calm tone explain to him why you cannot do what he asks.

The listed methods can help smooth out an acute situation without leading it to conflict. However, if your boss is aggressive on a regular basis, you shouldn't tolerate it. When talking doesn't help, try to consider getting fired or seek help from a human rights activist.