Dear Dr. Mimi: Worried About Change

Dear Dr. Mimi:
I have had a great relationship with my boss, but I just found out she is leaving the
company in two weeks. I’m really nervous about the new boss my company is hiring.
It took me a few years to establish and retain the great relationship with
my current boss, and I’m afraid I won’t work well with her replacement.
What if the new boss and I have different opinions and he doesn’t like my ideas?
—Worried About Change

Dear Worried:
Take a deep breath and stay calm. Worrying about something that hasn’t
happened yet is counterproductive and will stress you out more than it should.
A change in management is always a little nerve-racking because you don’t know
the new person’s management style. Who knows? You might like it even better. Keep
an open mind. When the new boss arrives, go over what you have been doing and ask about
what is expected of you. Get to know your boss and his or her way of doing things.
This will allow you to build your relationship with each other on a foundation
of understanding.
—Dr. Mimi

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