WSJ article: I really like my job and all the people who I work with except for one: my new boss.
What do you do? Here's some tips and highlights from the article:
"While looking for another job may turn out to be your best option, don't start your search just yet. A job you really like and coworkers with whom you get along are benefits you don't want to lose in the current economy. What a disappointment if you leave your current job, only to find yourself in a new job with a whole new set of problems. So, try to resolve your issues first."
"Start by making a list of the essentials you need in order to be effective and happy at your job. Next, set up a meeting with him/her. The meeting can serve as an opportunity to bridge the gap between your needs and those of your boss. Discuss the company, the group, and the team strategies and priorities along with your boss's priorities and how you can best support them."
"Many times, new bosses are completely unaware of the discomfort their styles are causing."
"The biggest mistake you can make is to sit around and wait for your boss to leave."
"Bosses come in all shapes, sizes and with all kinds of backgrounds. The way to succeed is to find a way to become important to that new boss. In doing so, the boss wins, you win and the company wins."
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