These are the 4 worst types of bosses—and how to survive working for them

If you’ve been in the workplace for a while, you’ve probably had your share of bad bosses. Maybe you’ve worked for someone who frequently went MIA, ignoring your emails or requests for information. Or perhaps you’ve had to report to someone who changed their mind on a dime and expected you to drop everything and follow along.

If these scenarios sound familiar, it’s because bad management styles often fall into one of several archetypes, says Eric Charran, author of Have You Ever Had a Boss That .