What should you do if you are stuck with a bad boss but love the job you want to keep? Joe Carfi, creator of Bad Bosses: The Podcast, has a clear answer and it starts with a direct conversation.
In this clip from Good News York, Joe advises workers to approach their manager head-on and name the issue honestly: "I really like this job, but I feel like we have a communication problem." In his experience, what looks like bad behavior is sometimes a simple misunderstanding, and addressing it directly is always the right first step.
If that does not work, Joe says going to the supervisor above is a reasonable next move, but he is candid about the frustrating reality that often follows. Too many organizations push the problem back down rather than recognizing that the boss themselves may be the issue. It is that gap in accountability that drives his passion for the podcast and his broader mission to change how workplaces develop and support their leaders.
