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Authority Agony: A Rebel’s Guide To The Working World

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Do you have trouble with authority figures? You aren’t alone; a huge majority of the population would say the same. For the most part, this problem starts from a bad experience when we’re young. It may be that you had an unreasonable teacher or an unfair run-in with the law. Most people rally against authority because they’ve experienced its misuse. And, once you’re sure authority is a bad thing, it can be difficult to fall in line. This causes problems in the workplace for obvious reasons.

If you’re working under a boss, you need to do what they say. But, if you hate authority, you won’t want to. So, you’ll find yourself in all sorts of trouble and lose jobs often. Not to mention that you’ll be miserable working for people you can’t respect. The good news is, there’s plenty you can do to tackle the problem. Here are a few suggestions.

REACH MANAGEMENT LEVEL

It may seem like the last thing you want to do, but it could be worth reaching management level yourself. It’s the best way to fight back against the injustices you’ve experienced. In a lot of ways, your hatred for authority could make you the best person for the job. What better way to change things than from the top?

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You could be the boss you always wanted. It’s true that you may need to please the right people to get here. But, keeping your goal in mind should make that bearable. Then, you can be an authority figure with morals. Plus, once you’re at the top, you won’t have anyone to answer to. What could be better?

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TAKE A BOSS OUT OF THE EQUATION

If the idea of selling your soul to management is too much to stand, there are other options. Working from home would allow you to take a boss out of the equation. Even better, you would be working for yourself and so wouldn’t have anyone under you. In a lot of ways, it‘s the perfect compromise. Many people avoid this option because they don’t think they could make enough money. But, taking a look at the 42 Highest Paying Work from Home Jobs should show you that isn’t the case. All it takes is a knowledge of what you want to do, and a desire to get there. It’ll be hard work, but your work ethic has never been the problem, right?

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START OUT ON YOUR OWN

If working alone for the rest of your days doesn’t appeal, you could always start a business. You will find yourself in a management position again, but it’ll be a different ball game altogether. Your business model is entirely down to you, so you can take as managerial a role as you want. You could get innovative with how you run your team, and put everyone on even footing. That way, your business could become a dream for others like you. And, you’ll have the evenly leveled working relationships you always craved.

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03/25/2024 08:56 pm GMT

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