demanding boss
High-standards workplace leader
A demanding boss sets high standards and expects much from employees—long hours, quick turnarounds, or exceptional quality.
The phrase can be neutral or negative depending on context: She thrives under a demanding boss suggests challenge and growth, while I can't take another demanding boss implies unreasonable pressure.
The demanding boss may be exacting but fair, or simply difficult to please.
- micromanagerOne who overcontrols subordinates
- perfectionistOne demanding flawlessness
- high standardsDemanding criteria for quality
- taskmasterStrict work supervisor
- tyrantCruel, absolute ruler
workaholic · overtime · deadline · pressure · stress · burnout · work life balance · criticism · expectations · unreasonable · control · nitpicking · hovering · walking on eggshells · intimidating · relentless · exhausting · meetings
- boss typesmicromanager, tyrant, delegator, dictator, perfectionist
- Under Pressurepressure cooker, stress, anxiety, tension, deadline