Is it verbal abuse?

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I don't know what to do. My boss is an arrogant a**hole.

Literally, we were talking about a marketing plan and this is what he wrote me...

"And if anyone has a problem with my statement then tell then it's their insecurities that make them feel that way, the same insecurites you have with me. Maybe you all can get together and diagnose your insecurities."

I'm getting really sick of it. The man has a horrible temper, he will be yelling and screaming while telling me that I am too emotional. He cuts me down, trivializes anything I say as insignficant, and any time I try to discuss something he brings up -- I can't he calls it over analyzing. I can't say anything but praises to him or he flies off the handle and tells me how overly emotional you are and if I get hurt he calls me overly sensitive. Plus he likes to tell me that I am whacked and f**ked up.

Is this abuse?

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Based on 54 votes (18 yes)
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  • hundrethsheep
    14 years ago

    Thank you all for the comments, I quit the job, no longer talk to him so it's resolved.

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  • TheGuruOfTheSauce
    14 years ago

    It's a typical loser boss that tries to buddy buddy with the shrew while still flexing the dominating muscle of being a slavemaster. You can either tough it out and let him treat you how he feels or you can job searching

    -simple as that-

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  • [Old Memory]
    15 years ago

    Yes. It is verbal & emotional abuse. Old "yeller" sounds of his stick. Have you considered getting another job when you can & do you have emotional supports & outlets to maintain your mental health in the meantime?

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  • pixie_dust
    9 years ago

    jeez that sounds horrible! If i was you, I would find a new job.

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  • Tobie
    14 years ago

    Absolutely abuse, I would keep a diary of it, and discuss it with another manager, or HR to see what you can do to have it stopped.

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  • mikedonn71
    14 years ago

    Verbal abuse? Well how well are you compensated for it?

    Would you rather have a boss that's a great guy but can't afford to pay you enough to live on?

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  • mineeskirtzox
    14 years ago

    Just tell him to fuck himself and quit. JK JK I know in times like this that is really not a smart option. But you do need to calmly discuss with him (preferrably with a witness) that you do not appreciate this verbal abuse and that if he has a problem with you you would be more than happy to work it out.

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  • Stryker
    14 years ago

    LOL

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  • povich031
    13 years ago

    You probably are a pushover! You quit your job and now what. If you would have grew a pair of nuts and stood up for yourself and called him out when he said shit you might still have a job, what's the worst that could happen? You get fired? Big deal! Look at where you are right now. It's called not going down without a fight. You must be French. Wake the fuck up!

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