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Another way in which their true nature emerges is when they are pushed beyond their limit in a crisis situation. Those well-bottled emotions will spring forth like no tomorrow. There is no point hiding your emotions and motivations from a Scorpio manager. They always know exactly what is going on. You have nothing to worry about, though, provided you are a productive member of the team. They can be sympathetic and understanding and like to know what makes every employee tick. Used wisely by well-balanced Scorpio managers, this knowledge can help them motivate employees and make sure everyone is happy. For a Scorpio manager with a less benevolent bent, the information can also be used for manipulation - they know exactly which buttons to push to make you react.

If you are trying to get on the good side of a Scorpio manager be careful to avoid anything that might be interpreted as secretive or covert - Scorpio managers can be extremely suspicious and paranoid. Make sure you have information to offer them and present it openly and with all your facts and figures in place.

Sagittarius boss profile
Sagittarian managers can be difficult to work out. Overly optimistic, they may have a tendency to expect too much of their colleagues. It is not because they are trying to work people into the ground; it is only that their grand visions get the better of them sometimes. They visualise great results and don't always understand the detail that may need to go into the project.

Employees might find their impractical and occasionally tactless nature a little hard to swallow. When they praise your work, though, it is honest and sincere. But when they criticise, it can be unpleasant, as they tend to speak first and think later. They can also be rather arrogant, boasting and grinning their way through the worst messes. Just when you decide you hate them and are ready to walk out, they'll do something to win you over - probably by demonstrating that youthful exuberance or good-natured generosity. These traits can help employees feel better about their jobs and the company.