When to know if your boss is micromanaging you?
Your boss starts micromanaging you. If this micromanagement results in negative feedback, there could be a problem. If you feel as though your boss is eyeing your every move, take some time to examine the micromanager’s motives, says Gretchen Skalka, senior manager at TBC Corp., a Florida-based tire marketing company.
Do you need to tell your boss you’re looking for a new job?
If you’re currently searching for a new job, you might feel the need to inform your boss, as well as all your coworkers. But do resist. “While honesty is a virtue you never know if or when you will find something, so keep this information to yourself,” says Martinez.
Do you want to talk to your boss about your problems?
Some bosses and managers are cool like that, and want you to come to them with your problems, questions, and concerns. That said, not every work environment is as open as this.
When to tell your boss about your illness?
Just make sure you cover all your bases, especially if your illness has been holding you back. “When you are sharing something about your life that affects your work productivity, put it in writing,” Rogers says.
If you’re currently searching for a new job, you might feel the need to inform your boss, as well as all your coworkers. But do resist. “While honesty is a virtue you never know if or when you will find something, so keep this information to yourself,” says Martinez.
Is it OK to tell your boss it’s Your Fault?
So resist the urge to tell your boss something wasn’t “your fault.” As career coach Anna Frances Wood says, “Even if it’s true, absolving yourself of responsibility (or worse, passing blame), is never a good look. Instead, propose a fix and take action.
Is it OK to talk to your boss about your mental health?
It is important to keep in mind, though, that you should always go with your gut. If something’s been bothering you or affecting you at work — like a mental health issue — sharing that with your boss could start an important and productive conversation. So, what’s OK to share?
What happens if you ask your boss a question?
If anybody asked her a clarifying question, her head might literally have exploded. I figured that it didn’t matter whether my boss ever acknowledged my ideas or not, because if she stayed in her job beyond the point where I could tolerate her, I’d quit my job anyway. That boss didn’t stick around long.