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Overworked and Undervalued: My Toxic Boss Is Wearing Me Down

I’m exhausted and fed up with my job. I lost my dad early and worked my way through school doing countless odd jobs. I’ve always proven my worth, so being called lazy or an idiot by my boss cuts deep. As the hotel’s supervisor, I handle everything from administrative tasks and technical fixes to pool maintenance, liaising with police or power providers, and tracking consumables. I’m on call day and night, often paying for official errands out of my own pocket. Despite my dedication, my boss constantly insults me in public staff groups. He never invites input, ridicules me at meetings, and punishes any delay or mistake. Three people before me quit because of his treatment. Has anyone dealt with a similar toxic boss? How can I stand up for myself without losing my livelihood?

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julia

What strategies have helped you stand up to a toxic boss without burning out or feeling undervalued at work?

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G
grace

That's a tough spot. I found outlining clear priorities and using calm, direct feedback to assert my limits can help.

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E
emeka

I hear you're the hotel supervisor, yet your boss still calls you lazy—seems inconsistent with your many responsibilities, abi?

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H
hala

Maybe you should reevaluate if this role truly matches your skills rather than blaming the environment entirely.

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Y
yemi

Track your daily tasks and wins in writing, then share that record with your manager to shift the conversation toward your contributions instead of insults.

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