My Boss Is a Moron

No one sets out to be a bad boss. But some bosses out there really do give it all they’ve got. One in four of us feel like we are currently working for our worst boss ever. That not only has a huge impact on our enjoyment of the job, but our productivity also plummets, which surely is no good for anyone!

The problem is, when you are stuck with a job or boss you don’t like, you are given the same two pieces of advice; either suck it up or go off and find a new job, which costs you time and a whole lot of headspace, and costs businesses too!

My Boss is a Moron is all about the third way.

Serial entrepreneur and content creator Ben Askins shows you how to handle a terrible boss, make the best of a bad situation and still come out on top.

Taking you through the entire lifecycle of work from job descriptions and interviews, to pay rises, promotions, annual leave and so much more, My Boss is a Moron pulls back the curtain on why companies and bosses make the choices they make, and what you can do to give yourself the best possible chance of success.

With outrageous real boss stories and Askins’ beloved sarcasm and humour, My Boss is a Moron is as entertaining as it is helpful and is designed to help you sidestep silly company policies and terrible management to ensure that you thrive at work, no matter the circumstances.

Review

A wake-up call for anyone stuck in a toxic job. ― Simon Squibb, Sunday Times bestselling author of What's Your Dream?

I strongly recommend you buy this book. I equally strongly recommend you do not submit an expense-claim for buying it. ― Rory Sutherland, bestselling author of Alchemy

Annoyingly funny, phenomenally helpful. ― Chris Donnelly, author and entrepreneur

The perfect book for anyone who is currently struggling with their job or manager. ― Eric Partaker, author and entrepreneur

My Boss is a Moron delivers a hilarious yet brutally honest glimpse into the maddening world of office politics. With sharp prose and satire, it captures the absurdity of working under incompetent leadership. Ben's analysis provides readers with the tools to tackle bad managers and help workers navigate their way to a better working life. ― Lord Mark Price, House of Lords and author of Happy Economics

About the Author

Ben Askins is a serial entrepreneur and content creator. Having sold his first business, a digital marketing company, before the age of 30, he has gone on to found two more successful companies in the green tech and media space respectively.

Ben is one of the fastest-growing UK content creators. With over 1.5 million followers across social media platforms and 750 million views in 2024, he shares his thoughts on management, business and careers with hordes of loyal fans. He is also the host of the popular ‘The Working Week’ show, a weekly entertainment podcast where he breaks down different topical elements of working life and business.