Are you beginning to notice that your boss seems to be getting fond of entering (maybe stealing is the more apt term) the scene when it comes to commendations…and you aren’t getting the appropriate recognition due to you anymore? Now that can really be a tough situation. First of all, this your boss we’re talking about. Next, s/he is totally your boss! So how do you deal with this? What to do…that’s the dilemma. But here are some helpful and useful suggestions.

1. Document the facts. It’s very important that you have a record of the events that transpired. Document the instructions given to you. Take note of the dates when you have submitted your deliverables. You should always have a copy of all the work you’ve completed. They are essentials that may come in handy when you plan to talk to your boss to discuss the issue; or worse, when things are elevated to a higher office.

2. Initiate a conversation. Try thinking of ways to approach and talk to your boss about it. Maybe he didn’t really intend to do it. Give your boss the benefit of the doubt, too. Of course, remain polite and cordial. Keep your cool and do not show any frustration or act desperate. This might spark negative feelings and things might get blown out of proportion.

3. Clarify your role. When you feel that you’re not being given credit for work you’ve done, try reviewing your specific duties and functions in the office. You can also discuss this with your boss. This way, your boss can be reminded that you are doing your job well and that you deserve recognition for it. It’s highly probable that you might not have been credited for the work you’ve done because it wasn’t in the scope of your job description in the first place. Just check. You lose nothing by doing a little homework.

4. Take it upstairs. Hopefully, there’s a higher authority…or an ethics committee, perhaps. If you can’t handle things anymore and a conversation didn’t work out with your boss, you can always seek assistance from the proper authority through appropriate channels; most likely HR or an equivalent department that handles such cases.

5. Quit. It is drastic, yes; but this could be your last resort. If you feel that the working environment does not work for you anymore, maybe it’s a better idea to find a new job and a new boss. Do not punish yourself by remaining in a miserable, oppressive situation; you deserve better.

Whatever actions you are about to take, be sure you have deliberated on it over and over and over again – read: a thousand times over. The situation is already tough as it is; you do not want to complicate matters further because of impulsive decisions. Get your exit plan ready and leave that awful boss behind!

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