Comments on: How to Deal with Micromanagers http://newlycorporate.com/2008/05/23/how-to-deal-with-micromanagers/ Work, life and the pursuit of happiness for the young professional. Sat, 05 May 2012 13:12:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Deal With a Micromanager | Smack The Money Maker http://newlycorporate.com/2008/05/23/how-to-deal-with-micromanagers/comment-page-1/#comment-141430 Deal With a Micromanager | Smack The Money Maker Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:13:58 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/?p=384#comment-141430 [...] http://newlycorporate.com/2008/05/23/how-to-deal-with-micromanagers/ [...] [...] http://newlycorporate.com/2008/05/23/how-to-deal-with-micromanagers/ [...]

]]> By: Katy http://newlycorporate.com/2008/05/23/how-to-deal-with-micromanagers/comment-page-1/#comment-135058 Katy Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:34:29 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/?p=384#comment-135058 @ Tony Yikes, that's nuts he's called you at home! You said it right though about your manager being predictable. Both of mine are too most of the time. Except when I get snuck up on of course. Dealing with situations like these are very difficult and annoying, but just know that YOU are doing your job right. I try to remind myself that too . People like this are control freaks and seriously need to find another outlet before they lose employees. I wish you the best of luck in finding a different and better workplace! @ Tony Yikes, that’s nuts he’s called you at home! You said it right though about your manager being predictable. Both of mine are too most of the time. Except when I get snuck up on of course. Dealing with situations like these are very difficult and annoying, but just know that YOU are doing your job right. I try to remind myself that too . People like this are control freaks and seriously need to find another outlet before they lose employees.

I wish you the best of luck in finding a different and better workplace!

]]> By: Tony http://newlycorporate.com/2008/05/23/how-to-deal-with-micromanagers/comment-page-1/#comment-134960 Tony Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:52:35 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/?p=384#comment-134960 Katy,I deal with my micromanaging "manager" in the same way,I stay ahead of him at all times.he is so predictable that I know exactly how he thinks so I do everything before he even asks and I sometimes get the feeling that it frustrates him because he has nothing to tell me on what to do.That being said it is very taxing on me.he calls me at home sometimes to ask something that could wait to the next day.one time I didn't answer my cell while I was having dinner with my family,he told me to have that phone next to me at all times...I told him "could you please send that in writing?" he said " it's not about sending it in writing" I said ". I didn't think so....he. Ceased or at least he is careful of when to call.he is very insecure and I have come to realize that when you challenge him,he retreats.he also thinks everybody is after his job!!!! I am looking for a change in work environment Katy,I deal with my micromanaging “manager” in the same way,I stay ahead of him at all times.he is so predictable that I know exactly how he thinks so I do everything before he even asks and I sometimes get the feeling that it frustrates him because he has nothing to tell me on what to do.That being said it is very taxing on me.he calls me at home sometimes to ask something that could wait to the next day.one time I didn’t answer my cell while I was having dinner with my family,he told me to have that phone next to me at all times…I told him “could you please send that in writing?” he said ” it’s not about sending it in writing” I said “. I didn’t think so….he. Ceased or at least he is careful of when to call.he is very insecure and I have come to realize that when you challenge him,he retreats.he also thinks everybody is after his job!!!! I am looking for a change in work environment

]]> By: Christie http://newlycorporate.com/2008/05/23/how-to-deal-with-micromanagers/comment-page-1/#comment-134018 Christie Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:41:26 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/?p=384#comment-134018 Anyone dealing with a micromanager might want to check on the web about Narcissist Personality Disorder. Anyone dealing with a micromanager might want to check on the web about Narcissist Personality Disorder.

]]> By: Katy http://newlycorporate.com/2008/05/23/how-to-deal-with-micromanagers/comment-page-1/#comment-134017 Katy Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:32:09 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/?p=384#comment-134017 Having one boss that micormanages is tough already, but I have two. I feel like I am constantly being babysat even though I have been with the company for quite a few years. It's insulting because you feel like they don't trust you to get the job done. For instance, the other day I had to place an order over the phone and one of my bosses sat in the chair right next to me, turned it to face me and watched me. I just turned my chair around so my back was facing her to try to hint that it's bothering me. It's always hard to talk to her about this because every time I even try to speak, she cuts me off and talks over me and it turns into a shouting match to "win" the conversation. The other boss is the same way. But the way I feel is best for dealing with this for now is to always be 5 steps ahead of my projects and keep her updated. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. In the meantime I'm looking for another job. Having one boss that micormanages is tough already, but I have two. I feel like I am constantly being babysat even though I have been with the company for quite a few years. It’s insulting because you feel like they don’t trust you to get the job done.

For instance, the other day I had to place an order over the phone and one of my bosses sat in the chair right next to me, turned it to face me and watched me. I just turned my chair around so my back was facing her to try to hint that it’s bothering me. It’s always hard to talk to her about this because every time I even try to speak, she cuts me off and talks over me and it turns into a shouting match to “win” the conversation. The other boss is the same way.

But the way I feel is best for dealing with this for now is to always be 5 steps ahead of my projects and keep her updated. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. In the meantime I’m looking for another job.

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]]> By: Christie http://newlycorporate.com/2008/05/23/how-to-deal-with-micromanagers/comment-page-1/#comment-124453 Christie Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:14:37 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/?p=384#comment-124453 I told my supervisor that he is a micromanager, and it was really bothering me. I sent him several emails with links to articles about micromanagers and about the problem that management style causes their employees. He has started to change. He was giving me jobs that just piled on top of each other because it was too much, and I couldn't keep up. He would then ask me repeatedly where I was on the jobs. I had to keep saying the jobs were not done yet. Now, he told me to work on two projects, and when they were completed, I could go on to the next one. I don't feel so overwelmed and demeaned because I could not get the work done that my supervisor gave me. I also realized I was being too serious about his inquiries. I thought, when he asked about my progress, he would "punish" me some way for not having the work done, but he has never really done that. He just wanted to know the status of the work. I told my supervisor that he is a micromanager, and it was really bothering me. I sent him several emails with links to articles about micromanagers and about the problem that management style causes their employees. He has started to change. He was giving me jobs that just piled on top of each other because it was too much, and I couldn’t keep up. He would then ask me repeatedly where I was on the jobs. I had to keep saying the jobs were not done yet. Now, he told me to work on two projects, and when they were completed, I could go on to the next one. I don’t feel so overwelmed and demeaned because I could not get the work done that my supervisor gave me. I also realized I was being too serious about his inquiries. I thought, when he asked about my progress, he would “punish” me some way for not having the work done, but he has never really done that. He just wanted to know the status of the work.

]]> By: JJ http://newlycorporate.com/2008/05/23/how-to-deal-with-micromanagers/comment-page-1/#comment-121757 JJ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:05:20 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/?p=384#comment-121757 Hi Clint, It seems to me that you like structure. I suggest you meet with the manager, politely tell them of your frustrations, and see if they can't give you a "to-do" list for the day. You mentioned your "to-do" list while working midnights. Well, it's easier to do on midnights because the store is closed (not sure if this applies to you; just guessing). That may seem impossible at your job, if you work at say, Home Depot or something like that where the work environment is very dynamic. If you work days/afternoons during store hours, little fires are going to pop up constantly. I'm not sure if your manager qualifies as a micro-manager, but more of a manager that's giving you too many projects to complete and not asking for feedback. If your meeting doesn't go well, you might want to work in another department. Best of luck, JJ Hi Clint,

It seems to me that you like structure. I suggest you meet with the manager, politely tell them of your frustrations, and see if they can’t give you a “to-do” list for the day. You mentioned your “to-do” list while working midnights. Well, it’s easier to do on midnights because the store is closed (not sure if this applies to you; just guessing). That may seem impossible at your job, if you work at say, Home Depot or something like that where the work environment is very dynamic. If you work days/afternoons during store hours, little fires are going to pop up constantly.

I’m not sure if your manager qualifies as a micro-manager, but more of a manager that’s giving you too many projects to complete and not asking for feedback. If your meeting doesn’t go well, you might want to work in another department.

Best of luck,
JJ

]]> By: Clint Helton http://newlycorporate.com/2008/05/23/how-to-deal-with-micromanagers/comment-page-1/#comment-121753 Clint Helton Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:03:01 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/?p=384#comment-121753 I just cant seem to get along with my manager whom is over the lumber department i just dont like the way he does things like he tells u to do this do that oh this needs to get done oh that needs to get done and it ticks me off that he does thais and im not use to managers like this, i like getting a list from my department head looking it over and getting it done through the night and yet the manager supervisor seems to keeep adding more stuff to the list of what needs to be than what i have on the list of stuff to do and he just turns me around and i can only do so much at one time for the time bein. and we have gotten into so many arguements over the past years and butt heads its gettin to where i just want to ignore him and not talk to him anymore since we cant seem to get along and communicate t oeach other it makes me mad or g off the wall with him at times. i just dont know what to do at imes and i need some help or suggestions if u guys have any and im also seeing a counselor about this to as well but i just thought i waould try this to also thank u guys I just cant seem to get along with my manager whom is over the lumber department i just dont like the way he does things like he tells u to do this do that oh this needs to get done oh that needs to get done and it ticks me off that he does thais and im not use to managers like this, i like getting a list from my department head looking it over and getting it done through the night and yet the manager supervisor seems to keeep adding more stuff to the list of what needs to be than what i have on the list of stuff to do and he just turns me around and i can only do so much at one time for the time bein. and we have gotten into so many arguements over the past years and butt heads its gettin to where i just want to ignore him and not talk to him anymore since we cant seem to get along and communicate t oeach other it makes me mad or g off the wall with him at times. i just dont know what to do at imes and i need some help or suggestions if u guys have any and im also seeing a counselor about this to as well but i just thought i waould try this to also thank u guys

]]> By: JJ http://newlycorporate.com/2008/05/23/how-to-deal-with-micromanagers/comment-page-1/#comment-119324 JJ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:19:09 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/?p=384#comment-119324 uggh...micromanagers. @christie- you need to be more open-minded. don't shoot down the excellent suggestion of frequent updates, then express discord and offer no other solutions. i understand and empathize with your situation. you sound like you've hit a wall. i urge you...take the lemons you've been given and make lemonade. i, too, live under the umbrella of a direct supervisor, who's a micromanager. what makes this worse is that i went to her personally, and i hit a brick wall. i then went over her head to express my concerns and was quickly shot down. now what do i do, right? this is not just a job to me, but my career, of which, i've invested 15 years of my life. i love the advice given here...i'm going to start today and see how it goes. does it empower her?...yes. am i in the position of authority to change her management ways?...no. therefore, since i can't change her, i can change my sanity and how i deal with her. i'll let you know how it goes...try the same and let us know how it worked for you. be open-minded. uggh…micromanagers.

@christie- you need to be more open-minded. don’t shoot down the excellent suggestion of frequent updates, then express discord and offer no other solutions. i understand and empathize with your situation. you sound like you’ve hit a wall. i urge you…take the lemons you’ve been given and make lemonade. i, too, live under the umbrella of a direct supervisor, who’s a micromanager. what makes this worse is that i went to her personally, and i hit a brick wall. i then went over her head to express my concerns and was quickly shot down. now what do i do, right? this is not just a job to me, but my career, of which, i’ve invested 15 years of my life. i love the advice given here…i’m going to start today and see how it goes. does it empower her?…yes. am i in the position of authority to change her management ways?…no. therefore, since i can’t change her, i can change my sanity and how i deal with her. i’ll let you know how it goes…try the same and let us know how it worked for you. be open-minded.

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