how can i control my dumb boss?
595059
quit then he will not be your boss anymore
453534
Do something which your boss does not anticipate which really helps him come out of a tight situation.\n\nLots of fruitful work is an opportunity, do it, you will learn.\n\nA companion as a boss is good as you know him. ( You remember, a known devil...... )\n\nThink after all he is a guy like you not God. Enjoy.
371674
Try to do what you are told and have as little contact as possible. Depends on politics also. My guess is they paying him or her next to nothing and if does not work out, next, and the next will be the same hungry bend over backwards useless manager. This is a typical cheap corporate way of not paying for good help. I would also look at the bosses boss or the company for that matter. This may not be the company you want to work at.
901594
quit your job or tell your boss to piss off!
556726
Tell him that u got a better opportunity or tell the truth whatever it is. Y to hv a hitch dear friend. Face the boss boldly. He is not going to eat u. Try to be polite and use a very humble and sweet tone while facing the boss. Boss is also a human being like u and me. So, y to worry.
413834
As an excutive secretary it's been my experience that my most successful and least stressed bosses have had the ability to delegate duties while not hesitating to "get their hands dirty" when the situation calls for action. They have also been able to be decisive and turn that into the right decision when it might appear otherwise at the onset. In other words, decide on a course of action, and make it work for you. \n\nThe worst bosses I have ever had attempted to take on too much of the actual work themselves, micro-managing instead of trusting their staff. They were also wishy-washy decision makers who were too ready to jump from idea to idea instead of taking their time to make things work out and follow through with their original idea.
593119
Get a different job where you can be the supervisor.  You can only change you and your behavior, not him.  Have your own business if you can't find a boss you like.  Be your own boss.
1069999
Just put it to him plain and simple (but try not to place the blame back on him - he clearly can't handle it).  Say something like: "This is such an unusual request, I'm sure I would have remembered if you had asked me."  Then just move on.  Ask him what he wants you to do and when he needs to get it done.  Try to be gracious.  Unfortunately, it sounds like your boss is a jerk.  We've all been there...
1086734
A poplular term used when discussing dimwit bosses is "manage your boss."  If you see her beginning to point in a direction you know to be incorrect, try playing the part of Devil's Advocate and pointing out some of the pitfalls in her way of thinking.  Another tactic is to think out loud, walking through the consequences of her decision step by step.  As long as you do this in a way that initially sounds like you are agreeing with her, you'll be fine.\n\nThe saving grace in your case is that "numerous people in the company seek advice from [you] and not her."  This indicates that they also know that your boss is clueless.  However, do not EVER tell anyone else that you actually think your boss is clueless!  Always cover your butt when taking about your boss.  Perhaps she's not been there as long as you, or she has a lot on her plate, or she's just not involved in the issues as much as your are.  Whatever the case may be, let everyone else pump up your reputation.  If your boss begins getting in hot water from her superiors, stay out of it as much as possible and just make sure your supporting co-workers are close at hand to support you as a replacement should that happy opportunity present itself.\n\nOh, and when things just get too frustrating, buy a stress ball.
163757
You are the boss, just do it!
1145767
You could try this:\n\nSay 'Boss, what would you do if I called you an ass***.?\nHe'll probably say 'I'd fire you.'\nSo you say 'Boss what would you do if I thought you were an ass****'\nHe'd probably reply that he 'can't do anything about your thoughts.'\nWhich leaves you free to say 'Boss I think you're an ass***!'\n\nHee Hee!\n\nDave B
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Just go right over the top of her. Have a group meeting with the owner and voice your concerns. Ask the owner if they will talk to the manager directly, or if you think that would run downhill to everyone else, see if the owner will 'stop in' once in a while or possibly pick up a short shift. Doing that would keep the manager in line a little better or maybe the owner would catch them in the act of whatever and you could notify the owner of repeat offenses. Also putting a customer feedback box or something would inform the owner of bad 'tude from your manager.
600736
Appoint one of them as the supervisor. Hold him personally responsible for all of the tasks that need to be performed daily.\n\nSee how fast they fall into line.  No one will take a fall for someone who works under them.
524162
For the first month at least, unless your boss specifically instructs you otherwise, I would aim to be as non assertive as possible.  \n\nI'm not saying let yourself get run over, abused, or pushed in the wrong direction.  But don't come in trying to overhaul and change everything, acting like you have all the answers.  Learn the current way of doing things, and the current culture.  Get to know the style of your boss, and the styles of your co-workers.  \n\nA second idea is to touch base with your boss at least twice a day, giving him or her 30 second updates on what you are doing, how it is going, etc.  Tell him or her about how you handled some event, phone call, or transaction that happened, even something which seems fairly routine.  This will show the boss you care, and also give your boss an opportunity to redirect you if you unintentionally happen to be doing something wrong.
200858
If you're his boss (you didnt say) thats easy, you posture him.  If you work under him, if you want to keep your job you have to roll with it.  Find a happy place in your mind and go there when his gums start flapping.\n\nIf you love the job, learn to deal with it.  If it doesnt matter, there is always Monster.com for jobs, or better if you have a network of friends or potential employers.
233015
Yes. It usually happens when your boss is an idiot. At the end you'll win.
829044
write your boss a letter, keep a copy.\n\nTry to imporove your behavior, too.  If you can change the things that your boss is asking you to do, then fix them.  If not, then write in your letter why you can not.\n\nEventually you will get fired, and you may want to get unemployment benefits until you get a new job.  Then you will show the judge (yes, you will go to court to fight for unemployment benefits) and you will show this letter saying that you are doing the best you can.  Good luck!