Article: What kind of fool is your boss? It can be easier to work for a tyrant than a fool. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Raj Persaud explains how to survive a dumb boss ...

Byline: RAJ PERSAUD

ARE you working for an idiot? If so, remember that most idiot bosses were hired by idiots. This means your company's senior management is likely to be as half-witted as your boss, maybe worse.

You have a choice: do you leave, as there is no hope of advancement for someone with a brain or do you learn how to cope with and perhaps benefit from your boss's stupidity? If you stay, it is essential to understand the nature of stupidity and to identify the sort of fool you are working for.

Some people are not born stupid, they simply choose to be that way because it makes their life easier. It protects them from the frustration of ...

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