Signs Your Boss Is Taking Advantage of You

How to stand up for yourself and set boundaries.

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How do you identify a superior that takes advantage of you? How do you handle the situations and put an end to the toxic environment? How do you know if this is the circumstance that surrounds you?

Often in your workplace, your superior doesn’t always realize they are taking advantage of you. Maybe you are a top performer, or they know you do well when you’re busy. Perhaps they have worked with you for a long time and have become accustomed to you saying yes to every project.

Although you may be okay with helping your boss occasionally, it may become a regular occurrence over time, which may lead to feelings of resentment, and turn your work environment toxic.

To avoid this outcome, it’s vital that you can spot the signs and find solutions to overcome them.

(For the purpose of this list, we will assume the boss in this situation is male.)

They ask you to do one thing, and halfway through finishing the task, they ask you to do something immediately and to drop what you’re doing. Later your superior will discuss with you why you didn’t complete…