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Just remember that for some of the people that work for these companies it's never 'good enough'. I have a mentor who's just like that. They want you to push your limits and elevate yourself to a higher level. Ignore the oh shit feeling and work on making yourself better.
If the guy indeed is just a baddie ignore and move on. Don't let someone's words eat at your soul because they don't want you to do well. They probably have some deep rooted mommy or daddy issues that they're pushing onto you.
Don't listen to them homie!
Look for a new job where you will be appreciated.
I agree with most comments. A lot of counsellors have zero business helping managing someone's career. As a Sr Mgr, I always check myself and make sure I'm striking the right chord. If you received constructive criticism, take it in stride, use it to make plan and execute on it. If you got absolutely lambasted and told you sucked...
Problem is, when it gets to the point that I have to rip into someone, they usually don't give a fuck and are checked out anyway.
The good news is, after it happens once, you are prepared for it when it happens again. The soul-crushing feedback is hard for anyone to take. Directness has a whole new meaning. Take the nuggets and roll on.
OP - Quickly learn who's word you respect and who's word you don't. I had a manager who was absolute Dogshit, tell me I was "not meeting expectations". I took the feedback without rebuttal, but knew very clearly that his poor standard was never worth meeting.
Holy shit, D2, you just described my counselor. They've treated me like a piece of shit for 2 years.
EY 1 - you can change your counselor after having them for a year.
Keep in mind not all managers/directors are good leaders. If you did your job as long as they have, you would be a mgr/dr too. That said, take what they say with a grain of salt, improve what you can, and observe how to lead better than them when your time comes.
See if there is any truth to the conversation that you can work on and demonstrate improvement . If your FB provider notices and actually cares to highlight the improvement then maybe it's worth the investment (also people talk A LOT in consulting so converting a hater into a half decent advocate is a BIG plus)
Sorry to hear that OP :( I agree very much with the advice you've gotten so far and would add that you should set expectations right off the bat for any deliverables then exceed those expectations. It'll build back your credibility. You can also check in once or twice with your manager to align and make sure you're on the right track. This way you're getting support and covering your ass at the same time
There there OP. Be advised that someone thinks you aren't what you think. It's not impossible for them to be wrong. You know your worth and value the best. Rise up!!
ask the feedback provider
Which firm?
You guys are all great -- thanks for all the insights and pointers. Just gonna take it all in stride and figure out where specifically I can demonstrate that I'm hearing the feedback and acting on it. It's hard because I've never been told that I lack initiative lol. First time in my life -- but there's a first time for everything, I suppose.
A2 - lovely big d ✨
Good luck!
^really good advice