Three ways to deal with bosses who just don't "get it":

- Smile and Nod - sure boss, whatever you say
(but I'm just going to keep doing it my way)
This will create a saner life but won't improve your ability to manage your career.
Recognize this is a personal choice and do not play the victim. Invest your energy, instead, in positive actions like more time with family.

- Go Around or Above - I'd like to talk to you about a business decision.
(The deed will not go unpunished - but your career was ALREADY dead-ended)
Never focus on the conflict with your boss but on the merits of decisions made and making the business case for new decisions.

- Let Your Departure Do the Talking - write your notice letter but keep it at home.
Discover whether you find it easier to complain or to take charge of a bad situation. If you do decide to move on, accept that the economy and market conditions may change the TIMING, but not the OUTCOME. In the meantime, maintain a positive attitude and full accountabilities at your current job.

These are vital choices, since research has shown that burnout does not occur randomly throughout organizations. Instead, it shows up in clusters of workers with a common supervisor. It seems that the quality of the supervisor is responsible for the lion's share of burnout in organizations.

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