Help! My boss won’t stop talking about politics. I work in a role that doesn’t involve national, state or even local politics, so there’s no reason to be discussing these topics. In fact, I look forward to my workday as a break from all the news and angry discourse on social media. But my boss is obsessed with his political views and brings them up every chance he can get with anyone who will listen. One time, he cornered me in the break room and went on and on while I stayed mostly quiet. I’ve told him to his face that discussing these things makes me uncomfortable, but he brushes it off like I’m being oversensitive. I don’t agree with his views, but either way I’d prefer to keep mine private.
When he makes these statements and asks what I think, it feels like some kind of test. I just want to do my job in peace. Is that too much to ask?
To read my answer, click here: Is My Boss Allowed to Talk Politics at Work? I Told Him I Don’t Like It, But He Won’t Stop