My Horrible Boss and My Bright Future

I've already mentioned that I love my job, but I have not yet mentioned that I have a boss that just may be one of the worst bosses I have ever met. I know this sounds SUPER negative, but (on most days) I realize how it has been such a blessing to me. First, I want to give you some back story. My whole life, I have been an extremely non-confrontational person. I am a people-pleaser and disappointing people has always been somewhat of a fear of mine. Around 15 years old I realized my passion in life, and since graduating from college, my passion has only grown. My first "career" job after graduation was in in my field of study, but I learned quickly that that specific position was wrong for me. I was there just under a year before I got a job with the small business that I am with now. I have been here nearly two years. I was initially hired by a gentleman who was the company's operations manager. He is no longer with the company, and now I am working his job, ...