How do you tell your boss that they're heavily micromanaging you?

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Ask them some version of this “I’ve noticed you have been checking in with me more often than others, is there an issue with my productivity? I prefer to work with a hands off manager and if I have not met any deadlines I can understand, but as far as I know I haven’t missed any deadlines and want to understand why I feel like I’m being monitored”

These things are always slightly awkward, but hopefully they’ll be receptive and give you a real reason why

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You might be interested in checking out this article, it's got some solid tips (https://www.tryhighrise.com/blog-posts/how-to-tell-your-boss-to-stop-micromanaging). That being said, you can't make a tiger change his stripes, if they don't want to be better then they're not going to so know when to cut your losses.

The least conflicting way of doing this is to not tell said boss, but look for another job. It really all depends on the relationship with the boss.

A constructive approach is key. Try setting a meeting to express your appreciation for their involvement but share how a bit more autonomy could enhance your productivity and creativity. Highlight your commitment to meeting goals and suggest regular check-ins to align on progress and expectations. This will foster a balance between autonomy and oversight, benefiting both parties.

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