Ah, the classic dream about being an authority figure — this kind of dream is common. Some dream about being a police officer, others instead find themselves dreaming about being royalty, or even an alien attempting world domination (yes, dreams get weird). If your authoritarian dream was about being the boss of a company, then that has a deep meaning attached to it about how you see your current life.

While you might think that dreaming about being a boss means you have a high self-esteem and self-worth when it comes to your abilities at work, it may also mean you are unsatisfied with your current life or position. In fact, you may feel like you have outgrown your role at your job, and might think that you deserve a promotion after years of hard work. This kind of dream can also relate to money troubles, and feeling like you want a step up in life. Moreover, dreaming about being a boss means you do not feel like a boss or authority figure in your current life –- you might feel like you want more responsibility to be placed on your shoulders, and want more power and a say in the big decisions at your company. If any of this sounds familiar, further analyze the dream and think about how to change your work life for the better with real-life actions.