Would it be appropriate for me to request 30-day feedback from my colleagues? Reason being that my new manager is horrible and is currently under investigation by HR, they’ve been making my life miserable the past 30 days and I want to get an accurate read.

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I think this would be extremely prudent of you. I did something similar when I was in a situation with a toxic manager.

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A way to phrase it that would be helpful so you don't get a bunch of criticisms might be "I'm trying to find some efficiencies in the process, so I wanted to ask you about what you feel worked most and what didn't work for you". Then it's about process, not personality.

It's also a way to demonstrate to management that you're proactive in trying to problem solve and find ways to improve without the need for direction (even though your manager should be giving you direction).

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This is a great proactive move. I'd also request a 30/60/90 review from someone senior in your department. You might be reporting to someone new soon, and it's best to have a track record of good work.

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