08/12/2024
*Temon alert!* Reporting to an insensitive boss. How to cope.
One of the biggest challenges when employed, is dealing with our boss. Besides the working atmosphere and individuals with which we connect, our boss probably plays the scariest part in the show -I mean, job 😉
I learned employees don’t leave companies, they leave managers 👀. 75% of people who voluntarily leave their jobs do so because of aspects influenced by their managers (Gallup). Among these very important factors for retention (and our happiness!) the main one is “Career advancement/promotional opportunities” which is driven mainly by:
“There is someone at work who encourages my development.”
“In the last six months, someone at work has talked to me about my progress.”
“My supervisor, or someone at work, seems to care about me as a person.”
“At work, my opinions seem to count.”
In 2023, 28% of U.S. employees left their jobs for reasons related to work-life balance and wellbeing ⭐ 💛
Bottom-line is bosses are important to us, right? Especially when striving for a corporate career. Unfortunately, they become a harder challenge when we are a Highly Sensitive Person and they are not and have no plans on adapting/flexing.
I remember visiting the company’s Latin America headquarters and finding out my boss at the time sat looking directly towards his subordinates’ screens. I was shocked!! And thanked God I was a remote report. I would have been freaked out and could never have survived such ridiculous seating chart!
> How to cope? Can’t say it’s easy. It takes a LOT of practice and after office personal work (catharsis, therapy, etc.). Because unfortunately, and I have learned this the hard way, current boss IS the company for you at the moment of reporting to them. They are enablers or show stoppers. You first need to decide whether you will want to invest on making it work out. Make it a conscious decision.
Comment COPING and will share my guide~!