Stay Adult: Fix Workplace Conflict

Your boss treats you like a toddler because you unconsciously invite them to. It is called Transactional

Analysis and it explains every argument you have ever had. We all switch between three modes: Parent,

Adult, and Child. When your manager acts like a Critical Parent,

you instinctively react like a Rebellious Child, and that is why communication breaks

down. The cheat code is staying in the Adult state—pure facts, zero emotion.

It forces them to level up. Also, stop thinking a raise will fix your

burnout. Science proves money just prevents dissatisfaction; real motivation only comes from

the work itself.