The Really Bad Boss Blog Roundup

What the blogosphere’s saying – and doing – about bosses this week…

  • Pass me a donut – Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that stress, particularly chronic stress, is known to have a negative impact on health. University of Rochester Medical Center researchers have observed that workplace stress is strongly associated with being overweight or obese. Read the full article here.
  • Don’t let incompetent bosses stand in your way – According to Financialpost.com, “the process of adapting to an incompetent boss begins with adopting an ‘it is what it is’ attitude so you don’t beat your head against a wall wishing the situation will change.” It’s maybe not what you want to hear, but they’re probably right.
  • Careerealism.com – We love this site’s tag line, “Because every job is temporary.” Careerealism’s mission is to become the world’s number one blog for career advice. With free webinars and lots of professional advice about dealing with bad bosses, they’re well on their way.
  • Glassdoor.com – Gives you an inside look at over 70,000 companies, all for free. The site offers salary details, company reviews, and interview questions — all posted anonymously by employees and job seekers. Sign up, create an account and get started today.