You know what a bad boss feels like? It feels like getting a cavity filled at the dentist, having no food in the fridge except mayonnaise, and a delay on the subway when you're already super late, all at the same time. Bad bosses make getting out of bed to go to work absolute drudgery. When you’re there, "innocent" questions or comments from the boss put you on edge and this dreaded feeling goes on. Ad nauseum. In the end, this cycle of sequestered frustration is the biggest reason people leave their jobs. 

So what do you do if your boss is an energy vampire and you daydream about quitting but for whatever reason, can’t? The next time you envision blazing off in a trail of glory... 

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