Many of us can recount tales about bosses who've been far from ideal. Bosses may be as laughable as Ricky Gervais' David Brent in "The Office", or as devilish as Meryl Streep's demanding Miranda Priestly in "The Devil Wears Prada". If you're working for a boss from hell, take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. Just as there are countless nightmare bosses, there are many ways to deal with them.

The Control Freak
Micromanages every move you make.
What you should do: Bombard this person with emails, reports and meetings. This might overwhelm him / her and put at stop to their controlling behaviour.

The Chum
Tries to solicit personal information and seeks inclusion as though you are the best of friends.
What you should do: Include this person but keep your distance. Invent a fictional hobby, extend invitations you know they can't accept and avoid hugs.

The Workaholic
Has sacrificed their life for the job and expects the same from you. What you should do: Let this person know there is life outside of work. Discuss family, friends and hobbies at every opportunity.

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