I wonder if anyone ever turned the table on a micromanager and pestered the daylights out of them for detail? Hey, it means the rest of the crew can actually get something done!
I had a boss who would send an email, get the response that you opened it, and then call you about the email. She also would never show up at the management meeting get the notes, forward it to me and ask me about all the issues that were raised eventhough she wouldn’t let me go to the meeting
worst case scenario: when the manager does not know about the subject, when is more important to prove he was right than do the right thing, when is more important that people don’t talk about your incompetence than being competent, when people expect a result without even understanding how to get there or even if is possible, and is your fault for not doing it. The result is that you may come up with things like shoving an uv light up your butt instead of getting vaccines, and blame everyone else for what is your responsibility
Leojim almost 3 years ago
Micromanaging the micromanaging ……….now that’s a trick!
rekam Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Just like the pointy haired boss in Dilbert.
Baarorso almost 3 years ago
If you think you can do the job better than your subordinate or can’t trust him to do it that way, then why don’t you do the job yourself?
The Reader Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Tuition costs a fortune, because they need all those Mikes in a row waiting to be managed.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I worked for a micromanager. It’s no fun. Unfortunately, she was the COO so there was no way to avoid her.
whahoppened almost 3 years ago
I wonder if anyone ever turned the table on a micromanager and pestered the daylights out of them for detail? Hey, it means the rest of the crew can actually get something done!
backyardcowboy almost 3 years ago
Hey, Dave….. Shouldn’t it be “Mircomanaging 10101010101010”?
Totalloser Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I had a boss who would send an email, get the response that you opened it, and then call you about the email. She also would never show up at the management meeting get the notes, forward it to me and ask me about all the issues that were raised eventhough she wouldn’t let me go to the meeting
Doug K almost 3 years ago
Next (a voice over the intercom): “That’s not how to show him how to show him how to do it right. I’m coming down there myself.”
redback almost 3 years ago
worst case scenario: when the manager does not know about the subject, when is more important to prove he was right than do the right thing, when is more important that people don’t talk about your incompetence than being competent, when people expect a result without even understanding how to get there or even if is possible, and is your fault for not doing it. The result is that you may come up with things like shoving an uv light up your butt instead of getting vaccines, and blame everyone else for what is your responsibility
Zen-of-Zinfandel almost 3 years ago
Allow me to diminish your motivation.
Howard'sMyHero almost 3 years ago
In my experience, these types just have to reach around you, tap on your device, and really screw it all up …!
ctrl/alt/del …!!
Zebrastripes almost 3 years ago
This is why I worked for myself! No one told me what to do, and when to do it….
WCraft Premium Member almost 3 years ago
My last boss…sigh.
PO' DAWG almost 3 years ago
“Ha! The boss must be going to buy me a new shirt. He is checking for my neck size.”
mpolo11 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
It’s managers all the way up!
mpolo11 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Meta Manager.
mistercatworks almost 3 years ago
“Your finger should be much more pointed and your other hand should be pressing down on his head to give more leverage.”
spaced man spliff almost 3 years ago
Micromanagement: The best self-sabotage any company can come up with.
ferddo almost 3 years ago
Even worse are micromanagers who insist that you make things wrong…