If you find yourself in a situation where the boss doesn’t give the direction and support you need, is inconsistent, or even non-responsive, here are some things you can do to manage yourself.
When you take a vacation, it shows your team members that you trust them to act on your behalf.
It’s easier to put out a small fire than it is to put out a large, raging one. In the same way it’s easier to deal with smaller doses of stress than it is to deal with large amounts of built-up stress. Therefore, make some kind of stress management plan a daily practice.
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