Situation · Work
“My boss threatens to fire me if I don't do what he says”
What could be going on
Destructive and abusive leadership: Fits if threats are a repeated way of managing.
Emotional blackmail (fear, obligation, guilt): Fits if threats are used to get compliance.
Obedience to authority: Fits if you comply with things you'd otherwise refuse.
Learned helplessness: Fits if you have stopped believing you can change it.
Hypervigilance: Fits if you constantly scan for their mood.
Organisational justice: Check whether HR or the process would protect you.
Questions to carry
- The last time he threatened me, what was he asking me to do, and who else heard it?
- Who outside work could I tell about the threats, and where does my body hold the fear?
Also said as
- my manager says I'll lose my job if I complain
- threats at work
- she keeps hinting I'll be let go
- my boss bullies me with threats
- my supervisor threatens my job
- my boss says I'll be fired if I disagree