Have you ever felt yourself overwhelmed by a boss who really thinks you want to take his/her job? This article will give you some steps that will hopefully help you defuse the situation.
1. Decide your position
Are you really trying to take this person's job or not? If you do not know the answer to this question, then you need to think about it. Your confusion will only make the problem worse.
2. Talk tell the truth
Tell the person is a polite and tactful manner if you want their job or not. This will relieve the tension of the guessing game.
3. Voice problem
Tell the person how their behavior is affecting you and your performance. Let them know that you need them to settle down so that you can settle down and get the job done right. Again, be tactful when tell them this. Rude statement elicit rude remarks. If you remain quiet, the person will not change their attitude and your work environment will not improve.
4. get help
If, no matter how much you have tried to get the person to back off, they persist in harassing you, tell a supervisor. There is a chain of command in every organization for a reason - use it. This person's behavior may be a result of a deeper issue.
