My boss always shouts at me....help!
This is not right and your boss should not shout at you. Some managers seem to use this technique as they think it will toughen their employees up and they do not see anything wrong with it. However, it is not an effective management technique and can cause employees to loose their motivation and creativity.
If the situation is particularly painful and you just cannot handle the behaviour then it may be time for you to move on. However, if you want to stay because you love your job then there are certain things you can do.
The best and first thing to try is to ask to speak to your boss and sit down with them and explain calmly how you dislike being shouted at and how you would prefer to be spoken to when they are calm rather than angry. If you do not say anything then it is likely to continue and make you even more unhappy over time. It may be scary but your boss will respect you for taking the time and effort to speak to them.
If you think your boss is getting particularly angry after certain things happening, then try to identify what it is that is causing them to erupt. If it has something to do with the way you work, then maybe you need to become aware of these things and try your best to avoid them. If you are not working hard enough or you are making mistakes then it is important to address these issues and concentrate harder.
If you cannot face talking to your boss and things are not getting easier with your efforts in place, you should speak to someone higher up whom maybe able to help. The same goes for getting in touch with someone in HR. They deal with everyday personnel so they may have some more specific advice for you to take. Be careful taking this strategy as your boss may get angry about you not going to him/her first.
No one should have to deal with a screaming boss on a daily basis and so if you feel you are in this position, you need to take the steps to resolve it. Even if you make mistakes at work, you should not be shouted at.
