Article: If you feel like you have tried everything on your own and need to talk to someone higher up, then it's time to arrange a meeting with a supervisor to discuss the problems you're having with your boss. There's no point in delaying the inevitable if you feel like you really can't work together with your boss. If you've tried everything and know that your relationship has reached a dead end, then it's time to talk to your supervisor about the situation. Don't be nervous, and stick to discussing the facts instead of getting emotional. The more concrete examples you have, the more respect you'll get. Make sure you use professional language and avoid bad-mouthing your boss in front of your supervisor. You don't want to say something that makes your supervisor lose respect for you, too. Remember that you want to look like the calm, reasonable one, and that your boss is the one who has been causing all the problems. If you truly feel that you've been discriminated against because of your age, race, gender, or something else beyond your control, then it may be time to take action. You can consult the EEOC for free, or seek out an employee attorney for a fee if you think you've been discriminated against and are in a protected class. Don't be nervous about taking this measure if this is what's happening; though it won't be pleasant, this may be the best way to meet your needs. If you've witnessed fraud at your company and want to take action, remember that the False Claims Act requires you to first file your claim before you disclose it publicly. One option that isn't as extreme as leaving your company but which can make you a lot happier at your workplace is to see if you can be transferred to a different department, or even transferred to a different boss. If you're truly having trouble with your boss and your supervisors or other people at the company completely understand where you're coming from, then they may be willing to accommodate your needs. If you make it pretty clear that you won't be able to stay on if you're stuck with your current boss, in spite of how much you like the company, then they may be able to find an arrangement that makes you happy. Of course, all of this depends on your workplace culture and if such arrangements are typically or even occasionally made at your workplace. Do your research and see if such a thing has been done before, and look out for tips on how to proceed. Of course, you should try to find this out without letting everyone know about the particular situation you find yourself in. Unfortunately, when it comes to today's job market, good jobs can be few and far between, depending on the industry you're working in. Before you decide to go on the job market again or to leave your current company, you should ask yourself if it's really worth it for you to make this change. If your job is causing you mental and physical pain and you really feel like you can't be there another day and keep your sanity, then it may really be time to leave. However, if you're just mildly annoyed or frustrated, you may want to hold off, or you may want to explore your options before you resign. Of course, if your boss is being inappropriate, discriminating against you, or doing other unreasonable things, then there's no question about it: you have to leave. Ideally, you should be able to look for new work while maintaining your current position. Being employed will make you a more appealing candidate for other companies. Though you may be bursting at the seams to leave your current work situation, you have to diligently do your research before you take a new offer. If you're too desperate to leave, you may jump at the chance to work at a new company, even if it ends up not being a good fit. You could end up at a company with a boss who is even more difficult (though this may be hard to imagine now), and will only make your own working life even worse. It's important to take the time and to make sure that you're leaving a hostile environment for a comfortable one before you make the transition. As you interview for a new position, make sure you talk to other people at the company and get a strong sense of what your new boss will be like before you accept an offer. Though you won't know 100% what your new boss or job will be like until you start working there, you should follow your gut to see if something is off. Though you may be rushing to take on a new offer because it'll mean you will have to spend less time at your current job, resist the temptation to take something that doesn't feel quite right just because it means you'll get to leave your current difficult boss. Tell yourself that it's a worthy time investment to search for a place where you can truly be happy in the long run.
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Talk to your supervisor if it's necessary. Take action if you feel you've been discriminated against. See if you can be transferred within your company. Decide whether it's worth it to leave your workplace. Do your research carefully before you take another job offer.