Signs Your Boss is Threatened by You

Let’s talk about the signs your boss is threatened by you.

Insecure bosses typically treat employees poorly with common traits across the board. I talked about signs of a bad boss and how to tell if your boss is threatened by you. In this video, I also cover insecure boss traits and working with an insecure boss.

Toxic boss behavior is often times the same across organizations. Check out this video if you’re looking for what to do when your boss is jealous of you.

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[VanDettaDoesGLAM]

I’m not dumbing myself down for any Boss, EVER.

[Laudanum-gqbl]

If my boss is threatened by me, that’s their problem. And it’s time for me to find another job.

[smalloscar]

My previous boss did all the things you describe so I just walked out and resigned. She didn’t see that coming! I’m now a project manager on an awesome 6 figure project. Cheers 😁

[ZetaCancri]

Can't "fix it" if your boss is a narcissist.

[Sonicmask]

The question is why do the most useless person becomes the boss.... every single time.

[sydneyhart]

Bottom line, just leave. Life is too short to deal with shitty, abusive bosses!

[AS-ngpi]

Unless your boss is breaking the law, I would NOT recommend filing "a report with HR" to document their actions. That is a quick way to lose the fight. HR protects from the top down, unless there is a CLEAR legal benefit to do the opposite... which never happens.

[rakeshadhikari]

To all the people who see obvious signs of toxicity at your workplace - be it boss or colleagues. If you try to change the situation but it still prevails - You have 2 options - 1. Either just plain get used to their bullshit. 2. If you have an option please leave the place (even if you love your job) - Stop enabling and bearing toxicity. Don't limit your worth and potential. There is always a better place.

[bigbarry]

those signs are very similar to when your boss wants you to quit.

[jonnuanez]

Bosses who obviously gaslight you are definitely threatened by you. Catching them in obvious lies, yet them telling you it didn't happen, is a threat to them.

[modelbuildingsecrets]

My old boss did every single one of these things. I did report it to HR, as he was actively sabotaging my career. Eventually I had to quit. There simply was no where for me to go, I even had a private meeting with the president and he knew why I was leaving but didn't do anything about it. When my boss had tried to "discipline" me for a rule he literally made up to get me into trouble and to write me up he threatened me that I could be fired "next time" but I had already decided to quit. So I told him that after the project we were currently working on I was going to leave his entire face changed because he couldn't believe I would quit. The one thing he had over me was gone and he had no power over me. He also realized he was losing one of his most talented employees and he had really screwed up. It was awesome. That was over 14 years ago, I ended up starting my own company and have been working for myself ever since.

[joenewmeyer]

It doesn't take much to be smarter than the boss!

[vikki]

Yep, my boss does most of these things and he has even resulted to bully tactics to attack my confidence and self worth. Talks over me, dismisses me, shoots down all my ideas, does not recongise my positive contributions, stops me improving, constantly picking fault with everything I am doing even when other team members are doing the same thing as I am but I am the only one pulled up on it and labelled me "difficult". All I have done is support him yet I am treated this way :(

[dekoomers]

Bad bosses is caused by executives that just don't have a sense of what's going on in their own business or they don't care. Don't try to fix a house that's already broken down, many good companies are looking for leaders, if you can talk the talk and walk it too then you will be hired, that's the best way for you to really shine.

[Syhk]

I had a director who chronically avoided answering my critical emails, then complained openly in meetings why xyz wasn't done. Seems the higher you go, the more you encounter colleagues who abuse their powers to keep their jobs. It happens. I only experienced this from one director thankfully.

[riddheshzaveri]

So probably there are only few genuine and really mature bosses who know how to well manage their team and company. Most of them sound like these bosses who easily get threatened by innovation, creativity, out of the box thinking and strong confidence in their team.

[bluebo]

PIP = Update your resume and get out fast! You don't want to check YES next to "Asked to Resign" on future job applications.

[ptbwvhi]

All of these happened to me even HR sided with my boss. I left. It’s just unhealthy for my mental health.

[herbrice]

I've mostly outshined my supervisors and every one of them were jealous of my success and recognition from above and below.

[doyrayburn]

Remember, sometimes the boss will have no choice but to give you some recognition here and there when others are aware of the truth and are watching. Dont let that throw you off. Especially if he or she is also affraid of their boss.