While in job, many of us have faced a situation where we would have found ourselves smarter than our bosses. There are instances when we wonder why certain people got promoted without having any potential characteristic. Sometimes there are different reasons such as they have been working for longtime in the same company, they have experience, they were able to achieve in the critical times etc. If we are given to work under a boss who does not seem to be competent enough and we feel ourselves smarter than them, then working under such a boss may become difficult as it brings a level of frustration among ourselves. Therefore, one must not allow the feeling of resentment to shadow our minds and should work towards restoring mental peace.
- So what if your boss even being less competent got promoted: Do not over think it. Over thinking is the biggest problem of every individual. Concentrate on your own self and ensure that you get what you deserve. Your turn is about to come.
- Be positive: Do not focus on the lacunas in your boss. Try to see the positive side. Find out the qualities inherited in him which would have led him to that place. Be it the team player, a persistent follower. If you do not find anything worth for a promotion, He may be among the ‘Born with a silver spoon in mouth’ Creed.
- Educate him without hurting his ego: if you feel, there are certain things your boss needs to know about work for the benefit of whole team, Try to find out innovative ways to communicate to him without hurting his professional ego as you need to have a good professional relationship with your boss. Do not bad mouth your boss in front of others as this is clearly unprofessional on your part.
