25 signs you have a terrible boss

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25 signs you have a terrible boss

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If you fantasize about quitting on the regular, that's not a good sign.

If you contemplate handing in your two weeks' notice every time you talk to your boss, you're not alone.

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A global poll from job-search site Monster found that 32% of employees say they have a "horrible" boss, while only 15% say they have an "excellent" one.

"A bad boss won't just jeopardize your career growth - they'll also negatively impact your personal life," Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert, author, and leadership coach, told Business Insider. "A good manager will bring out the best in you and have a more uplifting affect on all aspects your life."

It's important to know whether you've got a bad boss on your hands so you can "take measures to mitigate the stress and own greater power in the relationship" as soon as possible, she said.

Here are 25 signs your boss will eventually crush all happiness you're clinging to - and steps you can take along the way before you quit your job.

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