No one ever starts their career aiming to become a bad boss. Yet, many manage to do so with impressive success. One in four employees states that they are currently working for the worst boss of their life, which not only reduces job satisfaction but also lowers productivity – a harmful situation for everyone.
However, when someone is trapped in a job with an unbearable boss, the advice they hear is always the same: "Keep your head down and swim" or "Find another job." Both options require time, energy, and emotional cost, while also burdening businesses.

This book proposes a third way. Ben Askins shows how you can manage a terrible boss, make the most of a difficult situation, and ultimately come out ahead. From interviews and hiring to raises, promotions, and annual leave, he reveals why companies and supervisors make the decisions they do and what you can do to increase your chances of success.

With true, often outrageous stories and humor, Askins offers an entertaining and practical guide that will help you thrive in your workplace, whatever the circumstances.