As anyone who has worked for at least a couple of months knows, being managed properly is arguably more important than the company you work for or work you do.

And, *according to officevibe.com, the side effects of a bad boss can create a systemic problem.

Among the issues that arise are lower productivity, increased insurance claims and heightened animosity just to name a few.

When asked to pick between a bigger paycheck or a new boss, a substantial 65 percent of people said they would take the latter.

Here is the blog's complete list of unsettling facts about bad bosses (eight total):

For those who are lucky enough to have a new boss, National Boss' Day is Oct. 16.

*Original post published in 2014; figures may have changed between then and now.