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“It was impossible to do my job”: how four women managed a toxic boss without quitting
By Amy Beecham
3 years ago
10 min read
From plummeting confidence to skyrocketing anxiety, bad managers can wreak havoc on our lives and health. We spoke to four women on how they dealt with their troublesome bosses without moving jobs.
Most of us have been there at some point: the Monday morning dread, sky-high anxiety and dodging calls like never before. The cause? A bad boss.
If you can relate, then know you’re not alone; a recent survey found that over 75% of employees said that their boss was the worst and most stressful part of their job. It’s an awful situation to find yourself in, and simply quitting our jobs because of a toxic manager isn’t always a financial or logistical possibility. So what is there to do instead?
We spoke to four women who survived a troublesome boss without walking away. This is how they managed it.
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