My boss is definitely a bully. He is so controlling and manipulative, I seriously doubted I could work with him. Things began to build up until he pushed me too far, then I stormed in his office, closed the door, and told him off. He was angry, then shocked. He acted like his behavior was the result of my not "working efficiently."
I later found out that a lot of previous employees had left because of him, and he was considered "difficult to work with". Since he had a well-known reputation as being difficult, he apparently was afraid to have it proven by my leaving two months after starting working for him. He backed off and left me alone, but occasionally he raises up like he is going to strike. Either I strike first, or take off for a few days to let him cool off. When I return, he basically avoids me. So now we have a "working" relationship, and I no longer leave work with a headache.
Last updated August 20 2008: 4:45 PM ET
