My boss told me I was to pessimistic and needed to start being positive at work lol.
In days gone by, the correct response to that would have been to objectively examine his statement and decide if it has merit. If it does, then you would try to modify your behaviour; if it doesn't, you would discuss it further with him.
But...that was then, and this is now. We're in 2024; you don't need to take that kind of crap from him! First thing, start crying; I'm not using that term metaphorically, either. Wail, blubber, sob, the more tears the better. Make sure he knows he has offended you and that you are suffering untold stress as a result of this unwelcome verbal assault on his part. If you think you can sell it, put a hand on your chest, or perhaps even feel your pulse while looking around wildly for a place to sit down. Fix your eyes on some far-off point that is invisible to everyone else. Can you blanche at will? Can you break into a sweat when required? All these are useful tactics for dealing with insane individuals that demand you to do anything you don't want to do...nowadays, that apparently includes work.
It goes without saying that this accusation must be reported to the HR department, your union shop steward, the local news media, your minister, your mother, and anybody in the lunchroom who is willing to listen.
Your boss really needs to get with the times. You'll be doing him a favour!
