Social media can be a great tool for connecting with your customers, colleagues, and industry peers. But what happens when your boss uses it to criticize your work, your performance, or your personality? How do you handle such a public and potentially damaging situation? Here are some tips to help you deal with your boss's negative feedback on social media.
The first thing you should do is to avoid reacting emotionally or impulsively to your boss's comments. You don't want to escalate the conflict or damage your reputation by responding with anger, defensiveness, or sarcasm. Instead, take a deep breath, step away from the screen, and calm yourself down. Remember that your boss's criticism may not reflect your true value or abilities, and that you have the right to disagree or explain your perspective.
The best things is to agree. Recent someone said to me your editing skills suck. I said you're right. It's fun, it makes them seem stupid, you haven't reacted and most importantly if he's your boss you're all good, after all you've just agreed to him :)
Tell them, you've had a good teacher. ;) No, but seriously, your boss should not criticize your work via social media, and especially not publicly. It's unprofessional and she/he is actually attacking the company you both are working for. I would probably also try to react in a calm and fun way - at least externally - and look for a personal meeting to discuss where and why the critique is coming from and being done publicly.
Before you reply to your boss's criticism, you need to assess the situation and consider your options. Ask yourself how serious the criticism is, whether it is constructive or abusive, factual or subjective, and how public it is. Additionally, consider how often your boss criticizes you on social media and the state of your relationship with them. Are there any trust or respect issues? Based on your answers, you can decide whether to ignore, address, or escalate the issue.
Soon devlop a plan to leave. If you don't want to see my previous response and do that. It works like a charm everytime. But have some self respect. Leave that piece of sh*t by themselves.
Sometimes, the best way to deal with your boss's criticism on social media is to ignore it. This may be the case if the criticism is minor, irrelevant, or inaccurate, and if it does not affect your work or reputation. Ignoring the criticism can show that you are confident, mature, and focused on your goals. It can also prevent you from wasting your time and energy on a pointless argument.
However, ignoring the criticism may not be the best option if the criticism is serious, relevant, or accurate, and if it affects your work or reputation. In that case, you may need to address or escalate the issue.
Another simple way is to just delete that comment. It's a subtle Fu*k you to them ;) More mature way is to talk directly to them. In a non reactive manner, even genuine. If he's still mean leave him, get another job
Don't engage on social, ask them to have a discussion with you in person about what they disagreed with and how this can be avoided in the future. If your boss is calling you out on social, they may need improved management skills. If I can see the comment so can customers/clients. Bad move.
If you choose to address your boss's criticism on social media, it is important to do so in a respectful and constructive way. Acknowledge their feedback and thank them for their input, then express your point of view and explain your reasoning or actions. Provide evidence or examples to support your claims or refute accusations, while avoiding personal attacks and focusing on the facts and solutions. Suggest a way to resolve the issue or improve the situation and invite your boss to continue the conversation offline or in a more private setting. Addressing the criticism can show that you are willing to listen, learn, and cooperate with your boss, which can help clarify misunderstandings, correct mistakes, or demonstrate achievements. However, if your boss is unreasonable, hostile, or abusive, addressing the criticism may not be enough and you may need to escalate the issue.
If your boss's criticism on social media is unacceptable, harmful, or persistent, you may need to escalate the issue and seek help from someone higher up or outside your organization. To do this, document the criticism and save any screenshots or links to the posts. Report the issue to the relevant department, supervisor, or union representative, and explain how it affects your work, well-being, and career. Ask for their support and guidance on how to handle the situation, and follow their advice and cooperate with any investigation or mediation process. Escalating the issue can help protect your rights, dignity, and future. It can also hold your boss accountable for their actions and prevent them from harming you or others.
Finally, you should try to learn from the experience and use it as an opportunity for growth. Ask yourself questions such as what you did well or poorly, what you learned about yourself, your boss, or your work environment, and how you can strengthen your relationship with your boss. Additionally, consider how you can enhance your skills, performance, or reputation. Learning from the experience can help you turn a negative situation into a positive one. It can also help you develop your emotional intelligence, communication skills, and professional image.
I personally would feel a bit worried if my boss would criticize my work on social media for everyone to see it. I don't think social media is the right platform for your boss to provide constructive feedback. And again, it's not logical to me, as they would somehow also harm the company you are working for. I would clearly seek for a meeting, perhaps also speak to other colleagues and get their view about it.