25 signs you have a terrible boss

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If you contemplate handing in your two weeks' notice every time you talk to your boss, you're not alone.

A global poll from job-search site Monster found that 32% of employees say they have a "horrible" boss, while only 15% say they have an "excellent" one.

"A bad boss won't just jeopardize your career growth — they'll also negatively impact your personal life," Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert, author, and leadership coach, told Business Insider. "A good manager will bring out the best in you and have a more uplifting affect on all aspects your life."

It's important to know whether you've got a bad boss on your hands so you can "take measures to mitigate the stress and own greater power in the relationship" as soon as possible, she said.

Here are 25 signs your boss will eventually crush all happiness you're clinging to — and steps you can take along the way before you quit your job.

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Your boss lies

A boss who lies is untrustworthy — not a good foundation for a productive relationship.

"Some can become so immune to their own stories that they can convince themselves that the lies are true," Taylor told Business Insider. "They may legitimize their fibbing by rationalizing that others do it, deflect this character flaw by pointing the finger to others, or use mistruths to generally hide blunders."

Other bad bosses just can't face the fallout that will result from telling the truth.

"Examine what motivates your boss to lie," she said. "Make sure you have all your facts before you start any questioning. And remember that it's best to encourage honesty than to go on the offense or use sarcasm."

Your boss is never, ever wrong

Learning to admit that you're wrong is one of the best things you can do for your colleagues. If your boss refuses to admit that they're wrong, this means they're not willing to go out of their comfort zone for you.

A national independent study by Lynn Taylor Consulting found that 91% of employees said that owning up to one's mistakes as a manager was an important factor in employee job satisfaction.

"Admitting to mistakes sends a message to your employees that it's a safe environment to take smart risks — and without that, you're sapping innovation," Taylor said.

Your boss overpromises

An overpromising boss is an untrustworthy boss.

"You might have been promised a series of promotions, increased responsibility, or a raise, but all you get is silence," Taylor said. "It's often helpful to get to the truth through emails, if one-on-one discussions are getting you nowhere. If the responses aren't coming via email, or at all, be wary."

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