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I'd say there's a middle ground that's good. No one wants micromanaging, but having a manager who is quite detached can also be problematic. It's good to know that you're not doing anything that will be an issue later, so having a manager who is aware of what's happening is a positive thing.
Most of my team is remote/hybrid. I try to meet with my direct reports and leads one-on-one every two weeks and I expect them to do the same with their direct reports, if not more often.
I also schedule a team meeting every two weeks with everyone to go over anything new that they need to know.
I worked for a guy that lived 3 states away and came into the office once a quarter for a week. It was great if I needed him I called if he needed me he called but most of the time I was left alone. I think it depends on the person though a person can be micromanaged just as easily remotely as they can in person.
I talk with my manager biweekly, cons would be the benefit of getting quick feedback on a subject. He lives in a different state and is very busy so it’s hard to run things by him
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I'd rather have a manager who I only talked to/saw every once in a while. I can't stand it when someone is watching over my shoulder, especially if I have a lot of experience.
This was my last one. I only interacted when I needed the authority (sign-off or otherwise). I was left to figure out my job, it's good and bad. The manager knew what was going on though. I received decent reviews and annual increases. I intuited by asking around that if the manager was more involved, then i was doing something wrong. Mymnew one is much more involved, and that's OK. I was used to that more with past managers.