Handling a Hot-Tempered Boss

If ... your boss [is the one throwing temper tantrum] and it happens often, you may want to look for a new job.

This is the advice given in an article on 'How to Deal with Adult's Temper Tantrum' by Ryn Gargulinsk at eHow.

Not too long ago, I wrote about facing my new lady boss who is hot-tempered, always breathing down the necks of her staff like fiery fire filled full with regular reprimands. If the tip and warning from the eHow article is the way to go, then it means I may have to look for a new job.

Thankfully, though, my boss has cooled down a little, especially after many staff resignations and with her now in the hospital for several weeks. That temporary cool-off temper of hers, however, is no guarantee.

Appended is the article at eHow in its entirety for your reading, just in case it gets archived at a later date.

How to Deal With an Adult's Temper Tantrum
by Ryn Gargulinski, eHow User

Adult's temper tantrums can be scary, worrisome ... or downright hilarious.

It's bad enough when a 3-year-old kicks and screams and turns red in the face when he doesn't get his way. It's even worse when this happens to an adult. An adult throwing a temper tantrum has to be one of the ugliest scenes you can witness, right behind roadkill. You can effectively deal with an adult's temper tantrum with a few steps-and a straight face.

Instructions (Difficulty: Moderate)

1. Refrain from laughing. No matter how idiotic, silly or downright hilarious a raging adult may appear, laughing will only make it worse.
2. Keep calm and keep your distance. Never interfere with a raging adult unless they are coming at you with a stick. Then block the stick.
3. Remove yourself from the situation. If you can physically walk away, go for it. If not, mentally envision yourself wafting high above their outburst and watching it unfold below.
4. Help pick up the pieces. This step only applies if the person is a coworker or friend of yours. Once the person has calmed down, soothe their nerves and, if you feel they are up to it, even joke about their garish display of emotion.

Tips and Warnings

• If this is a friend of yours and it happens often, you may want to suggest counseling.
• If this is your boss and it happens often, you may want to look for a new job.
• If this is a total stranger on the street and it happens often, you may want to walk down a different street.
• Don't get sucked into their anger pit or a yelling match.