Should I consider a job where I know my immediate supervisor is slightly crazy?

Question

I'm interviewing for a position next week that I am excited about...the duties are exactly what I want to be doing and the compensation is very fair. The only problem is that several of my former coworkers also used to work with the woman who would be my immediate supervisor and have said she is very difficult to work with. I haven't had a chance to speak with them more in detail, but even when I was working with them I would constantly hear about this woman and how crazy she was. I'm in the position right now where I don't like my job, but I don't want to move into another job where I won't like my boss for the sake of changing jobs for better money.

There is also a potential opportunity with a former boss who I adored and I am very interested in that position too...so it's not like I would be out of options. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Trust your friends judgment regarding this woman. Wait till you can make a better move. The worst thing in the world is a crazy boss. You don't need that aggravation.
Hang in and see if that other opportunity doesn't present itself soon.

Answer 2

Is there any chance that the crazy boss is leaving any time soon? Or would you be able to move up and out of her department within a year or so?

No matter how much you like a job, a crazy boss can make your life hell. My suggestion is to keep your options open.

Answer 3

Talk to the people who worked for her, and find out what they mean by "crazy". Then make a decision. There are to types of "crazy", good and bad. See which applies here.

Answer 4

How is she difficult to work with? Is it something you can overcome. Did they all leave because of her. I am very leary of female supervisors. Everything is a power struggle.