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I have never seen anything like that but I do have a very controlling manager who calls a meeting with me every time I request time off basically

That sounds exhausting! It feels unnecessarily controlling. It’s tough when managers can’t just trust their team to handle basic things like vacation requests...

Most companies keep track of that stuff and it’s not all that secret. Best way to not get in trouble for not showing up on time is big shocker to show up on time

Totally, I get it if the meeting is about something important or actual work. But tracking attendance for pointless all-hands at inconvenient times for people? That just feels completely unnecessary.

Found out a manager creates and keeps a psychological profile for each person on the team

Wow that sounds creepy! It feels way beyond normal management.

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