Toxic Boss or Difficult Manager? How to Know If It's Time to Quit

I once worked for a boss who couldn't stand me, and it taught me the real difference between a difficult manager and a genuinely toxic one. In this episode, I break down how to tell them apart and what to do either way. Sign up for my newsletter to keep getting weekly insights like this: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter  Ever been convinced your boss just doesn't like you? You're not imagining it, and you're also not stuck. "Toxic boss" gets thrown around for almost anything now: tough feedback, a manager who plays favourites, someone who changes their mind. But a difficult manager and an actually toxic one call for completely different responses, and mixing them up can keep you stuck in a relationship that's actually worth fixing, or keep you staying somewhere you should have left a long time ago. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN The exact pattern of behaviour that separates a toxic boss from a difficult one, and why lumping them together backfires Three ways to actually strengthen a rocky relationship with a manager who isn't your biggest fan How to keep growing your career even when your boss isn't championing you The clear signs it's time to stop trying and start job searching Why building a personal relationship with a difficult manager changes everything, even if grabbing lunch with them is the last thing you want to do RESOURCES MENTIONED Connect with Katy on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a  Weekly newsletter: morewomenpromoted.com/newsletter  Curious what it’s like to work together? Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram (Katy McFee) and tell me what you are working toward, and we can take it from there. Join me live in Ottawa, Canada, on October 23rd. Save your seat at owntheroomsummit.com. Not sure if you're ready for VP? Take the free assessment and find out at morewomenpromoted.com/quiz Remember, there's room for all of us at the table.