How do you guys deal with someone who goes on a power trip?

[toaster little]

You know the types. Once they are given some authority and power over you, they let it get to their head and start to treat everyone like crap because they never suffer any consequences. I'm so tired of dealing with people like this especially when any complaint I make gets ignored. I always feel like this is everyone's way of telling me I should leave.

Even if I try to be just as rude to get back at them, all they have to do is have me removed because they can make those orders and I won't be able to do anything for myself at that point once I'm gone.

[merc]

I hate these people I will describe the one I worked with. She would suck up to whatever manager who's ego needed stroking. She would belittle our accomplishments while stoking up hers. She was a master manipulator, she would test out what buttons to push and push them. She was an average worker, yet due to her ability to self promote she received recognition where others more or equally talented were ignored. She was so very bossy and needed to know what ever we were doing so she could report to the boss. She was not I repeat not required to do this. She was not our superior. She knew everything about everybody. Since she left I haven't heard much gossip or chatter about anyone.

She was once given authority over us. She'd walk around like a general on inspection. I and several others complained and they did remove her from that position.

She left. It's been a refreshing change. No one stabbing each other in the back or at each others throats. We all get along fairly well and treat each other with respect. It's amazing the amount of negativity one person can generate. I have this fear that she'll be back one day. On that day I will ask to transfer out of that department.
I actually have some admiration and respect for this woman's evil abilities. I have enough with dealing with my own issues daily than to worry so much about others.

My advice is hang in there and good luck. These people are truly gifted people manipulators. They probably step on and piss off others. Sooner or later, they will chose the wrong person to try and boss around, unfortunately managers refuse to see or seldom see the dark side of these people. If you complain too much and over seemingly "little" things. You'll get labeled a hater. When she was given the group leader position, all she would do is walk around with her hands on her hips with a questioning stare like you're not done yet. Basically you sound like a nut when you complain to HR.

[toaster little]

Yeah. When the person in charge doesn't care, I guess it's time to leave.

[Skippy]

Yeah, maybe best to leave in that case. I really hate ppl like that who end up having egos the size of grand canyon. ><

[Chantellabella]

You never blink when looking at them. I find this disturbs them greatly because it makes them believe you're not phased one bit by their idiotic rantings.