5 Reasons Your Boss Being A Jerk Is A Good Thing

A new study finds that having a boss that is consistently a bit of a jerk is actually a good thing and here's why. Generally, us humans are more comfortable when things are predictable even if that predictability is unpleasant it's better than not knowing what could happen at any time.

Michigan State University scientists divided  200 college students into 3 groups and treated one group with a boss who was consistently rude and demeaning. A second group had a nice but boring boss who gave little direction, and the third group had a boss that was nice but would fly off the handle and yell at them at a moment's notice.

The results were that the group who had the consistently mean boss suffered the least amount stress levels! It appears we value consistency and predictability more than fair treatment itself even if it means being treated unfairly at work.

5  Ways Having A Jerk Boss Is A Good Thing

5. This study shows it's the least stressful situation.

4. You have plenty of bonding time with co-workers throwing darts at your bosses picture.

3. Never an awkward moment at the office holiday party because the jerk won't let you have one.

2. No guilty feelings about calling in sick (of your jerk boss!)

1. If you print this out to hang it in the break room then get fired .... who cares because your boss is a jerk!

Have a nice day at work :) KDean