He always knocks down your work, does not acknowledges the good you’ve done, criticizes you in front of everyone, and has no word of praise to give out and he does it to no one else but you. (If he did it to all your colleagues, he may still be a jerk but he hasn’t singled you out.) The bad news is, the cards are stacked against you from the beginning, because it is your direct boss who has the influence and power to promote you and advance your career.
Try to see if you can still bridge the gap, because the burder is on you. Go the extra mile, lend an extra, bring in that special client, do something that no else can. Act friendly and professional towards him, even during his temper tantrums. Then watch his reaction. If his behavior changes, then you have a chance of getting into his good graces. If he spurns the bridges you are trying to build, then cut cleanly and quickly. Start looking for options and says your goodbyes as peaceably as you can. One last thing: don’t antagonize him or leave him an ” I’ve hated you all this time” letter. As future employers might contact him for background check, you don’t want him to be an enemy.
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