Everyone has days when their emotions get the better of them, but when the emotion is anger and the person displaying it is your boss, it can be very difficult to deal with. A boss who is not in control of her emotions and becomes angry easily and regularly can leave employees living in fear and make the entire workplace an uncomfortable environment. Protect yourself from a raging boss with careful planning and a willingness to stand up for yourself.

Instructions:

1. Determine if the angry outburst is an isolated incident or an ongoing problem. If the angry behavior is out of character for your boss, you probably do not need to do anything. Odds are good that in due time, he will apologize for losing control. If the anger is a frequent, ongoing issue, you will need to deal with it directly.

2.Speak to your boss. Ask your boss to make some time to talk, and address the issue directly. Explain that her anger is making you uncomfortable and you would like to see if there is a way to deal with the problem together. It's possible that your boss does not realize how bad the situation is and will want to rectify it.

3. Go to the next level. If your boss is not receptive to discussing the problem, contact your boss's supervisor and request a meeting to discuss the problem. Explain the situation honestly and ask for assistance in resolving the problem.

 4. File an official complaint. Find out what your company's policy is for filing a complaint against a superior, and follow it to the letter. Sticking to company policy while dealing with the anger issue is the best way to protect yourself.

5. Do your job to the best of your ability. While you are following the steps your company has laid out for addressing an issue with a superior, be sure to do everything you can to avoid giving your boss anything further to be angry about. Avoid confrontation, meet all of your deadlines and be polite and respectful in your dealings with your boss.

6.  Look for another job. Although there is no reason you should have to leave because your boss has an anger problem, it is best to be prepared and realistic. If your company cannot help you with an appropriate solution, it is probably time to move on.