Ask any co-worker if they like the boss. Odds are, half of them will say no. Face it, we don’t like authority figures. Have you ever read the Dilbert comic strip? The whole concept ties into the ignorant pointy haired boss. None of his employees like or respect him, but he's smart enough to be their boss.
When it comes to disliking your boss, did you realize the feeling could be mutual? Yes, that’s right, your boss may not like you either. Organizational psychologist and partner at Mentors Psychology for Business Dr. Susan Nicholson says the worst things bosses dislike are negativity and gossip. Here are some reasons why your boss hates you, according to Dr. Nicholson. Based on my own experiences as a manager, I have included my own spin with real examples.
Unreliability
You know this co-worker. He’s the guy who forgets to attend a meeting with you and leaves you stuck holding the bag. Employees who don’t admit they screwed up. If you made a mistake, just admit it and move on.
You gossip too much
Talking about people behind their back, stirring up trouble, and malicious gossip create a hassle for the boss who just wants a peaceful, productive team. Worst of all, bosses feel powerless in the face of office rumors.
Nothing's ever good enough for you
There's one in every team - the employee who constantly gripes, points out that new ideas are destined to fail or sits in meetings scowling and smirking. Cynical workers say they are realistic, but their negativity takes a toll on office morale. Negativity and complaining are employers' biggest pet peeves, with bosses saying it creates an 'us versus them' attitude, says Dr Nicholson.
You hate change
Workers love to grumble, but those that can't adapt to any change annoy their bosses. In larger companies, the change is usually coming from the top and out of your boss's control anyway. Often, the boss is implementing decisions that have come from above and may not be that enthusiastic about them either. Having to sell someone else's idea to a negative employee is no one's idea of a good day.
You smell bad
Workers who prefer the scent of their own musk or who forgo toothpaste in favor of a solid diet of garlic are a tricky matter for bosses. Bosses dread having to talk to a staff member about their dress and appearance. And as an adult in the workplace, your boss probably feels like they shouldn't have to explain the concept of soap.
You're always late
Tardiness, sick days or long lunches add up, and bosses notice - especially if you then lie about it. Don't think your boss doesn't notice if you are constantly cutting corners. Taking frequent sick days, constantly being late and always being out at lunch when the boss comes looking for you mean you are unreliable, lazy and probably are just creating resentment from your co-workers.
You're over-eager
Just as bad as lazy workers are the overeager ones, say bosses. Your boss doesn't want to have to think up extra projects for you or spend much time listening to your new ideas on how to overhaul the workplace. And they certainly don't want to have to worry that you're after their job.
You run your personal life from your desk
Spend hours browsing eBay, updating your Facebook profile or recounting last night's drunken revelry at the top of your voice over the phone will get you noticed for all the wrong reasons. Spending too much time on personal matters while on the clock will also annoy your co-workers and cause resentment, something your boss probably doesn’t want to have to deal with.
You're a bully
Bullies who shout, swear and intimidate their peers are a major disruption and can cause productivity to plummet - all when your boss just wants a peaceful, busy team. More than a quarter of workers saying they have been bullied at work, and more than half say they have witnessed bullying in the workplace, meaning a drop in productivity that will hurt the bottom line - not something your boss wants.
When it comes to disliking your boss, did you realize the feeling could be mutual? Yes, that’s right, your boss may not like you either. Organizational psychologist and partner at Mentors Psychology for Business Dr. Susan Nicholson says the worst things bosses dislike are negativity and gossip. Here are some reasons why your boss hates you, according to Dr. Nicholson. Based on my own experiences as a manager, I have included my own spin with real examples.
Unreliability
You know this co-worker. He’s the guy who forgets to attend a meeting with you and leaves you stuck holding the bag. Employees who don’t admit they screwed up. If you made a mistake, just admit it and move on.
You gossip too much
Talking about people behind their back, stirring up trouble, and malicious gossip create a hassle for the boss who just wants a peaceful, productive team. Worst of all, bosses feel powerless in the face of office rumors.
Nothing's ever good enough for you
There's one in every team - the employee who constantly gripes, points out that new ideas are destined to fail or sits in meetings scowling and smirking. Cynical workers say they are realistic, but their negativity takes a toll on office morale. Negativity and complaining are employers' biggest pet peeves, with bosses saying it creates an 'us versus them' attitude, says Dr Nicholson.
You hate change
Workers love to grumble, but those that can't adapt to any change annoy their bosses. In larger companies, the change is usually coming from the top and out of your boss's control anyway. Often, the boss is implementing decisions that have come from above and may not be that enthusiastic about them either. Having to sell someone else's idea to a negative employee is no one's idea of a good day.
You smell bad
Workers who prefer the scent of their own musk or who forgo toothpaste in favor of a solid diet of garlic are a tricky matter for bosses. Bosses dread having to talk to a staff member about their dress and appearance. And as an adult in the workplace, your boss probably feels like they shouldn't have to explain the concept of soap.
You're always late
Tardiness, sick days or long lunches add up, and bosses notice - especially if you then lie about it. Don't think your boss doesn't notice if you are constantly cutting corners. Taking frequent sick days, constantly being late and always being out at lunch when the boss comes looking for you mean you are unreliable, lazy and probably are just creating resentment from your co-workers.
You're over-eager
Just as bad as lazy workers are the overeager ones, say bosses. Your boss doesn't want to have to think up extra projects for you or spend much time listening to your new ideas on how to overhaul the workplace. And they certainly don't want to have to worry that you're after their job.
You run your personal life from your desk
Spend hours browsing eBay, updating your Facebook profile or recounting last night's drunken revelry at the top of your voice over the phone will get you noticed for all the wrong reasons. Spending too much time on personal matters while on the clock will also annoy your co-workers and cause resentment, something your boss probably doesn’t want to have to deal with.
You're a bully
Bullies who shout, swear and intimidate their peers are a major disruption and can cause productivity to plummet - all when your boss just wants a peaceful, busy team. More than a quarter of workers saying they have been bullied at work, and more than half say they have witnessed bullying in the workplace, meaning a drop in productivity that will hurt the bottom line - not something your boss wants.
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