I was asked recently to address the issue of coping with a difficult boss. I think we should never, impulsively leave a job. I think we need to search in ourselves and see what we are feeling. What are you feeling? Are you unhappy, angry, what is the feeling? Tuning into our feelings, will help us learn our triggers and hopefully figure out if this is the right job, the right profession or what is going on for us.
I worked at a large company years ago , I remember a co-worker ( another mental health practitioner) discussing how the workplace can mimic the family of origin. How you reacted to the "stronger" parent can be the same way you react to your boss. That being said, I think you should try to reframe the negativity to positives as you asses if this is the place for you. There should be no fast moves or changes. Respect the person's power as you assess what you will do.
Now, you may just have a dysfunctional boss with issues. There are bosses who drink and use drugs. Again, look around, with a clear mind. Can you go to HR? Can you make an anonymous report? It this situation a chronic one? Don't burn any bridges, do as you are told, and talk to a neutral party who doesn't work in the same company. The right answers will come, in due time. If you are reading this, and have a more specific question, please leave me a message and I will try to help.
