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This week’s dilemma: 24 year old reader from London is struggling to work to the high expectations of an extremely difficult boss. Read on for advice from the community.

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How to Manage a Difficult Boss 🤔

Reader: Female | 24 | London | Fund Management | 3 Years Experience

Question: “My boss is extremely difficult to please. I spend a lot of time on the work I do for him. I complete tasks ahead of deadlines but the work never seems to be up to his expectations. He’s always extremely brutal with his feedback. What’s the best approach to fix this?“

Advice from the Community:

• Schedule a meeting with your manager to discuss your concerns openly and honestly. Express your dedication to meeting their expectations and try to find out which specific areas might need improvement.

• Speak to others who seem to have a good working relationship with him and seek their advice.

• Reflect on your long-term career goals and aspirations. If the challenges persist despite your efforts, consider whether the current role aligns with your career trajectory and if alternative paths are better suited.

• Don’t take it personally - some high performing bosses might seem to take good/great work for granted, and only pick up on the marginal things they’d do differently. This could be a personality thing but also a function of their busy/pressured environment, they probably feel the need to be very direct and cut to the chase.

• Don’t immediately send work to him, maybe ask other people to briefly glance at your work and consider their feedback.

• Seek support and guidance from colleagues or mentors who have experience dealing with similar challenges. They can provide valuable insights and advice on navigating difficult situations.

• It never hurts to keep your eyes peeled for new opportunities (internal and external). Nobody deserves to be taken for granted. Speak to your manager, you might be surprised by their response. If it all still persists be sure to escalate accordingly.

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