You're Not The Boss Of Me

I recently had a long talk with my own boss about my job. She gave me something to do which I felt was beyond my abilities. I recitified the situation myself since I work fairly independently and autonomously. She asked why I didn't come to her and I told her that I felt that she appeared overwhelmed most of the times and unapproachable. She was shocked that I felt that way, but she has been giving me mixed messages all through my employment. If she didn't know the answer to one of my questions she would just say "I don't know" and never follow up with me about any of my concerns. She only comes to me when she's in crisis mode herself. This is not a good working relationship, but since I work on my own, I don't have to be in contact with her on a daily basis. If I did I probably would have quit by now. This is what I mean by some people who are bosses, don't necessarily know how to be a boss. Here is a list of things from a Bill of Rights written by Lucinda Bassett in her book "Life Without Limits". These are some good tips to keep you in check about your own career requirements:
* You have the right to have a career.
* You have the right to enjoy your job every day.
* You have the right to change careers at any time in your life.
* You have the right to acquire new skills.
* You have the right to be the best you can be.
* You have the right to set goals and go after them.
* You have the right to make your own decisions.
* You have the right to work part time.
* You have the right to be proud of your work.
* You have the right to your own professional life.
I'll add a few of my own to this list:
* You have the right to be treated with respect.
* You have the right to take time off for illness or personal issues.
* You have the right to refuse to do things that are beyond your limits and/or that you weren't hired to do.
* You have the right to have all your questions answered so that you can do your own job to the best of your ability.
* You have the right to quit your job if it's not working for you.
In other words, treat yourself with respect and others will hopefully follow. If not, then maybe it's time to move on.