6 Types Of Bosses And How To Make Them Love You

Source: Excelle

What kind of boss are you ‘blessed’ or ‘cursed’ with? Do they make your life a living hell or are they just laid back to let you do your job.

Have a look at different kind of bosses and how you can get on their good sides.

1.The Robot
Distinguishing characteristics: An empty desk, no family pictures.

What they do:
All business, all the time: The Robot would rather you just get to work. At all times. While it can be nice to have someone driving you to do your best, it would be nice to feel a little bit of emotional connection from time to time, right?

How to make her love you:
It may not sound like a lot of fun, but you’ll probably have to conceal your own feelings and buckle down to The Robot’s schedule.

On the up side, she can teach you discipline and efficiency. Try making allies of your coworkers. They’re probably as frustrated as you are! Inside jokes and friendly chit-chat can make the day seem brighter.

2.The Softy
Distinguishing characteristics: Second chances.

What they do:
They think they’re making things easier on their employees, but in the long run The Softy’s approach to management just makes it harder for great workers to succeed and easier for slackers to stick around.

How to make him love you:
The worst thing to do is hurt The Softy’s feelings, so try changing things up by commending them on his toughest calls, however rare.

3.The Weasel
Distinguishing characteristics: Empty promises

What they do:
Promising one thing but delivering another, The Weasel will say anything — and we do mean anything — to get what she wants out of you.

A raise? A promotion? Some time off? Sure, you’ll get what you’ve been dreaming about eventually if you take on extra work or a hellish new project.

How to make her love you:
Completing all the grunt work will get you great distances with The Weasel, but just remember to trust nothing The Weasel says, ever. Or, at very least, get it in writing and double-check with whomever The Weasel answers to in upper management.

A paper trail will be your best defense against lies and false promises. Maybe you’ll actually get that promotion!

4.The Viper
Distinguishing characteristics: Backhanded compliments, fake smiles.

What they do:
Does The Viper wake up on the wrong side of the bed every single morning? It sure seems like it.

The Viper has a real talent for making you feel bad about yourself. No matter how thick your skin is, it’s hard not to let her get to you.

How to make her love you:
We’re not actually certain that the Viper is capable of loving an employee, so it’s probably best to just stay

a good distance away from her.

Keep feelings to yourself, and share as little information about your life as possible, all the while being extremely pleasant. The Viper can’t hurt you if she doesn’t know where you’re sensitive.

5.The Miracle
Distinguishing characteristics: An office that looks like yours, encouraging emails

What they do:
Fun, supportive, capable, and inspiring, The Miracle is truly an employee’s dream come true.

If you’re working for The Miracle you’ll know it, from the smile on your face at the end of the day to your rewarding paycheck at the end of the week.

Just try not to brag too much!

How to make her love you:
Work your butt off and thank your lucky stars, since The Miracle doesn’t come along very often. Use this great opportunity to really see how far you can go, and at the end of The Miracle’s tenure, make sure you get a letter of reference!

6. The Innovator
Distinguishing characteristics: Brainstorming sessions, subscription to magazines such us Entrepreneur magazine

What they do:
The Innovator’s head is full of big ideas, and he wastes no time dreaming them up and then making sure they actually come true. Great for business, but it usually means you get no life outside the office because you’re the one actually making his dream come to life.

How to make him love you:
Work hard and show commitment, but keep your sense of self outside of work. Remind the boss that the outside world does exist:

Don’t you think it’s necessary to know the kind of boss you are working for?

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