Help my boss hates me

You can ignore the scowls and occasional nasty remarks as long as you're earning raises, promotions, and decent evaluations. Many supervisors just aren't warm and fuzzy. But if you think you're truly on thin ice, you need to talk things over with Mr. Nasty. This doesn't mean bursting into his office and demanding a dramatic, heart-to-heart exchange. Instead, request a half-hour meeting to get feedback. Most conflicts result from communication and work-style differences that make the boss uneasy. He doesn't have to like you, but he does need to trust you and feel comfortable with your habits. Tell him you want to be more responsive to his needs. Does he prefer e-mail or phone? Frequent updates or an end-of-the-month report? Is he cool with your two-hour lunches? Take notes. Heed his wishes. Check in a month later to see how it's working. You may find there is no pleasing the guy; you make all the adjustments and he still finds reasons to rip you apart. This is known as power tripping. Solution: Get a new boss.