How do you tell your micro manager that he's a micro manager and sucking the joy out of your life and work

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It would help me grow if I can work on a deliverable first and get your feedback. I can learn from your feedback and be more productive going forward.

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Don’t bother telling them. They are going to hold it against you. Just avoid working with such managers

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Retaliation and bruised egos are totally a thing

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It would be helpful to have a session to set expectations? Maybe check in with the person regularly (morning, after you’re done with a task, eod update). Then they can trust you to communicate progress and updates vs them having to ask for it. Also if you show them your project mgmt structure, timelines, they will have more confidence nothing slips through the cracks

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OILS feedback framework 🙌

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“Thank you for the opportunity, I’ve learned so much from you and the team. I’ve come across another project that’s better aligned with my career goals. I’ll help with transition and replacement training in the next couple of weeks”

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It’s not your manager it’s just how work is

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Start managing ⬆️

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You need to make subtle hints using the word micro with negative connotations. Eg : micro economics is an useless discipline , microwaves ruined a home cooking culture , microprocessors is a worst invention , etc .

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I started interviewing I couldn’t deal with the micromanaging anyone it turned me off

Have you worked with them before?

If yes, did you produce quality work?

If yes, was it on budget?

If you ✅ yes to all, then bring this to their attention and you’ll be good 🙃

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