10 Things to Make Your Boss Really Unhappy

10 Things to Make Your Boss Really Unhappy10 Things to Make Your Boss Really UnhappyBosses are just humans, and like all humans, they are not perfect. This means that sometimes your anfhrer drives you up the wall. If you want to get back at your boss and destroy your own career in the process (because in all honesty, even a bad boss is still your boss), try ansicht ten things and see how fast you can make your boss angry. Make the Same Error Over and Over Again Everybody understands that tzu siche is a learning curve for every job. People also expect mistakes from time to time. But, if you really want to drive your boss up the wall, make the same mistake over and over and over again. Ignore your boss when she corrects you. Just keep making the same mistake and exhibit no commitment to fix your error. Whine About Your Peers Youreprobably smart enough not to whine about your boss to her face, but what about whining about your coworkers? Try this, Jane gets the better projects. and Why do I have to do the closing shift? Why didnt you schedule John? Also, a popular whine is, Im the one who does all the work around here. Why dont you make Carol do some of it? Spend Your Time on Your Phone Sure, you could be checking tiny spreadsheets on your iPhone, but its more likely that youre goofing off on the companys dime. Every time your boss sees you, make sure youre hunched over your phone, tapping away. Better yet, put your headphones in and snort to yourself as you watch funny YouTube videos. Volunteer for a Project, Then ScrewIt Up There are plum assignments that everyone wants. Beg and plead to get one of these and then do it sloppily, or ignore deadlines, or push it off onto someone else. This will make your boss wonder why on earth you volunteered for the project. Dont expect to get another plum assignment any time soon- if ever. Once burned... Dont Respond on Time A lot of communication these days is electronic- whether its email, text message, o r WhatsApp- conversations with your boss arent always face to face. This means you dont have to reply immediately like you would if you were in the same room. Try waiting 3 hours to respond to a simple question. For a more complex question, wait a couple of days or dont respond at all. Treat Your Customers Poorly While the customer is not always right, with no customers you have no job. The boss wants satisfied customers who come back repeatedly, so if you want to tick her off, make sure you offer lousy customer service. If a retail customer asks where an item is, dont show her, just wave your arm in a general direction. If a professional services client sends an email, ignore it. If your plumbing client calls in a panic with a flooding basement put her on hold and finish your game of Candy Crush. You need to make customers matter- because they matter. Be Defensive Make sure the attitude you express to your boss is that its never your fault. Theres always someone or somethin g else to blame. The report had errors because Jane didnt have time to proofread it before you handed it in. The shipment was late because the internet was spotty that day and the order must not have gone through properly (even though records show you didnt do the work in a timely manner). Just keep repeating this mantra, Its not my fault over and over again. Be Unreliable Youre supposed to clock in by 800? Show up somewhere around 900. Take a long lunch without telling anyone youll be gone for two hours. Send a text message at 815 telling your boss you are feeling sick and wont make it in. zugabe points if you have a meeting scheduled that morning.These things drive bosses crazy. Be a Slob Leaving around slightly moldy bowls definitely indicates something bad. How can your boss trust you to pay attention to detail in your job if you cant bother to clean up the used tissues on your desk? How about the triangular stack of pop cans that never seems to disappear? Your boss make s decisions about you based on appearances, for sure. Ignore Specific Instructions Your boss says, Please do A and then B, and if you have time, do C, so what you should do, of course, is start with C. If your boss says, Please use the company standard templates, then design your own. You may be right, that your ideas are better, but your boss will not be pleased with your efforts. Youll have to redo the work, and your boss will be angry. If, instead,youd like to make your boss happy, and improve your career, do the opposite of everything listed here. Your life will be much better with a happy boss. mora Related Team Building and DelegationHow to Develop Effective Work RelationshipsHow to Disagree With Your Boss and Thrive Suzanne Lucas is a freelance journalist specializing in Human Resources. Suzannes work has been featured on notes publications including Forbes, CBS, Business Insider and Yahoo.