If you have a verbally abusive boss & can't afford to quit, what would you do?

Read him his rights. There is no time or need for anyone to take that and he knows it is not legal so just let him know. Is there any other way?

I don't think so and just make sure you have proof and tell him so. Surely you are not the only one who knows what this person is like. Who knows, you might get a raise.Lol.

Verbal abuse can be one of the most difficult issues to deal with, ESPECIALLY when it comes from the one who calls the shots and signs the checks. I would want to know if he/she is abusive to ALL his employees or if he singles you out and a few others? I ask this because if he is just a miserable, nasty person in general, there can be a bit of comfort in knowing you need not take it personally.

If you feel he zeroes in on you, in particular, it may be time for you to take positive action. Muster up every bit of courage and professionalism you have and ask for a brief, private consultation. You are wise to realize you must not quit and put yourself in financial danger.To increase your comfort and success in speaking with him, know exactly what you want to ask him and/or discuss.

Write it down and rehearse it over and over. I believe this will result in a better relationship with your boss. Good Luck.

I used to work for a boss like that. He was the kind of guy where his words were law and he could do no wrong. My co worker and I would actually sit him down and tell him to his face we didn't appreciate the way he did things--but he'd just gloss over it and talk about other stuff.

The worst thing was that it was just him and me in the office. We got a coworker for me later, but she left--in fact, he was such an horrible guy that everyone always ends up leaving after a few months. I was working 9+ hours a day.

I used to have weekends off but then I started working saturdays and Sundays. Long horrible story short this is how my coworker and I got out of it. She got herself on a plane and left Hawaii.

Then she left me by myself holding the bag. So I found an excuse. I enrolled in a community college and got a job there.

I was working 40 hours because it was summer break and going to one summer class. I told him I was too busy to work for him and just didn't go back. Sure I wasn't making as much as a student worker.

I went from 12 dollars to 10 dollars and hour--but I wasn't getting any benefits from the first job anyways. The hardest part is getting your paychecks after you leave. And because my boss was using University and other funds to pay when he should have been using his own money, it took him a while to get the money.

Anyways, now that I finally got all my paychecks I'm going to find a real job and use my school as a reference instead of the crazy boss. If you can't afford to go to school you could always sign up for classes and work a bit then withdraw to get I think 75 or 50% of your tuition back. But you could always check for scholarships.

Bottom line: Think of an excuse or just get another job, ASAP.

I would talk to your boss and try to tell them how you feel when they say those mean things to you. See if the boss will realize what they are doing. Hopefully that will help.

Good luck!

Record your boss and present the evidence to his or her superior. If your boss doesn't answer to anyone, start looking for new work and quit as soon as you find something else. Sorry to hear about your troubles at work.

Keep in mind, if you are working with more than about 3 employees, he has to be carrying unemployment insurance on you. Not that it is what you want to fall back on, but that he/she knows that you will get something out of his pocket if he fires you - otherwise, that would have already probably happened. 3 tough things to do in this case.1.

Analysis of your work - are you actually doing what you are supposed to be doing to the level it should be done? In other words, are you doing your work, and doing it well? If not - remove the issue - do your work, on time, to the level it should be getting done and probably not have this problem.75-80% of the time I consult with people, this is the case and the person is usually not doing their share, quality or level of required work and instead is coming in late, not showing up, coming in drunk, not doing their work etc.2.

The other 20-25% of the people I consult with in this situation are top notch workers that have idiot bosses and need to do #3 or outlast their boss. If they are a screamer, they tend to have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and a number of other health issues - good chance their boss will be changing.3. It is a lot easier to find a job when you have a job.

Ok, sure, during the day it is tough to get away for an interview - but if you make the new job the priority you can win at this. Like a divorce, leaving has its problems, find a way out of this abusive relationship and wipe the doorknob off so there is no trace when you leave. Good luck.

I will face my job turning deaf ear to his abusive utterances, this way I will be more focus with my job.

Can't afford to quit?! Then you must listen him/her like deaf..I would ask to1. Let him know how it feels by putting him in same situation..2.

Just told him directly on his/her face3. Take help of written letter..sometimes written words seems louder than saying.4. Just quit job and find new opportunities and nice people.

Get evidence of it and take it to someone higher in the food chain that if possible does not like your boss either :) Or try switching positions within the company.

If you can do something very well, there are always other options available. Think about it, don't be afraid to make a change in your life.

I would keep working for him and doing what he asks. This is because it will strengthen my character.

I have had many bosses that were jerks. But however I kept being nice and giving them respect. Why?

Because a lot of bosses want an excuse to hire anyone. They also just want here what they want not what they need to here. You could even video tape them and show them how silly they look and behave or if their is a boss hire than them show him or her the video.

But go threw the chain of command first.

Keep in mind, if you are working with more than about 3 employees, he has to be carrying unemployment insurance on you. Not that it is what you want to fall back on, but that he/she knows that you will get something out of his pocket if he fires you - otherwise, that would have already probably happened.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.