It’s great to have a tough, stiff, and demanding boss. Initially working with him will be a tight rope walk, but once you synchronize your wavelength, it is a genuine pleasure to work with him. The benefits you will have working with tough bosses are-
1. quality of your work improves, because they demand
2. you meet your deadlines easily, cause they ensure
3. your confidence grows exponentially, as you are working in tough environment
4. your best is already out, as they make it certain
5. your future is secure, as your employability increases because of productivity
Finally,
6. your perception of reality broadens, in turn your overall satisfaction increases
You mean, your boss is nitpicking, narrow minded, irritating, and nagging… ohhh. Not a problem, you find this type of Machiavellis everywhere in this world. Luckily, there are huge volumes of advice written on this topic, however, no piece of advice suits singularly to anybody or any situation. We can only cull out, with our wisdom what suits us, or suits the situation. But what is wise? Middle path to nirvana, Budha says.