I know that it is extremely difficult, but it really helps if you can handle losing a job. In my experiences with bad managers, not feeling vulnerable allowed

I know that it is extremely difficult, but it really helps if you can handle losing a job. In my experiences with bad managers, not feeling vulnerable allowed me to push back and in all but one case I didn't get fired. In the one case, I was paid a substantial amount to leave quietly and immediately. My co-workers could see through the charade when I shouted my own farewell lunch at the local pub and denied everything.