My boss is a frequent no-show and is causing me stress – what can I do?

My boss is always late and sometimes doesn’t even show up for meetings. At the same time, he boasts about how experienced and professional he is. We have been waiting because we need his approval to proceed, and then we have to rush to catch up. It’s very stressful. Can we do anything?

What an inspiring role model you have there. Is it any wonder that two-thirds of employees surveyed say they don’t respect their boss? You can ignore it and live with it, or look for a new job, but it’s usually worth trying to remedy a situation first.

Whoever has the best relationship or highest position with the boss should privately give the boss this feedback. If there are official review periods, then it can happen.

If not, then at a time when the boss is focused and most likely open. Explain that the team wants to deliver great results and the way they operate is preventing them from doing so.

If the boss doesn’t respond well, you’ll have to deal with him or find a new job – but no one should be stressed and unhappy.

I am 50 years old and have worked for a handful of large companies throughout my life. I am financially stable so I took a job at a very small company for much less money and I love it. Then, two months later, the company was sold to a large company. Turns out they were already in negotiations when I was interviewed, so now I feel betrayed. Am I wrong to want to leave?

You are very lucky to be financially unburdened, so you can choose to do whatever makes you happy. But before you go, why not give the new situation a shot?

I don’t think you should feel betrayed. Mergers and acquisitions are highly confidential deals that can come together or fall apart very quickly, and they were under no obligation to tell you during the interview process that they might have a new owner.

Also, not all big companies are bad. They might even allow the smaller company you work for to run as is, just with a new owner (though I wouldn’t bet on it, honestly). I would see how it goes before looking for something new, safe in the knowledge that you can walk as often as you like.

Gregory Giangrande has over 25 years of experience as a Chief Human Resources Executive. Listen to Greg Wed. at 9:35 on iHeartRadio 710 WOR with Len Berman and Michael Riedel. Email: GoToGreg@NYPost.com. Follow: GoToGreg.com and on Twitter: @GregGiangrande