I’ve noticed a pattern where my manager forgets to include me on emails for projects I’m literally leading. Then, during the big meetings, she takes credit for all the ideas I brainstormed with her privately the day before. It feels like I’m being systematically erased from my own work so she can look better to the VPs. I’ve started BCC-ing my personal email on everything just to keep a paper trail of my contributions. Does this sound like intentional sabotage, or am I just overthinking standard office politics?

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Intentional. These do-nothings are insecure about their job

It's hard to say for sure what's happening. If you've somehow become aware that you're being left off emails you need to remind your manager and see what her reaction is. The hijacking of ideas sounds bad, but in context it may be benign. In some work situations ideas you contribute belong to the team once you pass them along. It's good to keep a record of things, but it's possible you're overthinking it all.

I would think that an idea would deserve some sort of acknowledgement of merit from said individual. For example, Mary/Joe provided a great idea that we think would resolve issues with xyz.

My approach if I were leading a team would be to ensure that I appreciate and see all my staffs' contributions.

This may be just that he is getting old and forgetting things

I have this too sometimes! It’s ridiculous, I find I’m having to keep paper trails on everything I do

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