What to do when you have an unsu

2. Continue to support your boss

Though it will seem impossible at times, it is usually in your best interest to continue to support your boss and help them succeed while you are still working there. One helpful question to keep front-of-mind is “What can I do today to make my manager’s life easier?”.

When there are challenges arising within the company, be proactive in coming up with solutions and sharing them with your manager. Showing interest in their success builds trust. Doing these things will show others around you that you’re a team player and could show your boss that you are an asset and should be treated as such.

3. Address it diplomatically

Open communication is key in any relationship, and the employee-boss relationship is no different. As you have concerns, try to express them calmly. Ask for a time to speak, and frame the discussion as an opportunity to optimize your working relationship. In your conversation, be mindful to focus on future-oriented solutions, not past problems.