Such very helpful tips for advancing your career!
"Takeaway: If your boss routinely ignores you, withholds praise, or offers little guidance or feedback, you might need to take action. IT pro Becky Roberts looks at some ways you can get your boss on the right track.
"Got a lousy boss? Never gives you guidance or the praise you so richly deserve? Never takes you to lunch? Worse, do you sometimes get the impression that your boss doesn’t even remember you exist? If you think there’s nothing you can do about it, think again. Instead of wasting your energy whining to your co-workers, try some of these tips to subtly–and not so subtly–let your boss know what you need."
This article is targeted at Information Technology (IT) folks, but the advice provided is pretty universal.
Even worse your boss might talk you into helping him/her do something illegal or immoral – in which case you should expose the activity in a public forum where you can remain anonymous.