There are a lot of reasons to hate a job: annoying co-workers; bad working conditions; long hours for too little pay; the stress level; and more.
But one of the worst things -- arguably the worst -- is having a bad boss.
When you don't feel seen, appreciated, or listened to by your direct manager, it can have a dramatic impact on not only your work performance, but also your sense of self-esteem. Over time, you can begin to feel anxious, worthless, and demoralized.
It's a game changer.
On the flip side, a new research report by employee happiness research firm TINYpulse looked at data from 400 workers. It showed that when you get one specific thing from your direct manager, you're 32 percent less likely to want to ditch your job. What is it?