Some days ago, I listened to a friend vent about an overbearing superior. Apparently, the overbearing colleague is always a superior and since you are lower in position, you cannot talk back or even be politely rude. Respect is such a big deal in Nigeria but not everyone know it should be reciprocal.

Sadly, we also have colleagues who bring personal issue from home and then transfer aggression to people at work.

If you have ever had to work with an overbearing colleague, you already know how horrible it is. if not handled carefully, it might affect one's productivity at work.

Here are some tips I shared with her. You will find it helpful. If not you, then maybe someone you know:


1.Be very good at your job.

This is a no brainer.

Incompetence is one of the easiest way to fall victim of an overbearing colleague or superior. Do not leave loopholes and give room to be victimised

Be very good at your job till it starts to hurt….




2.Never think you are the problem.

Like I said earlier, some colleagues/superiors forget they said should leave their personal problems outside the office.
No matter how good you are, a party pooper will still try to make you feel unworthy. Make excuses for their bad behaviour and do not take anything personal.

It is important that your self esteem is intact. This is the best time to remind yourself about how good you are and how deserving you are of only good things.
Once you start doubting yourself and your ability, it affects your quality of work.
Positive vibes only.

READ UP MORE HELPFUL TIPS HERE - https://phayteaspulse.com/2017/06/05/how-to-handle-overbearing-superiors/

Don't forget to share your experience and tips so that we can learn too.