Boss dynamics

[Anonymous]

My boss makes me look stupid in front of the C level boss by basically telling him that she’s instructing me to do XYZ, or teaching me this and that when my own boss has no clue about what I do and I have to explain things to her and write memos so that she can talk intelligently to him about my work. I do t think this is fair, but obviously my boss is insecure. How can I ensure that I am not seen as a minion, but as a capable person (which I am)?

[Anonymous]

In the near term, I'd prepare a personal document of accomplishments, to include memos, instructions, and whatever else you've prepared for your supervisor.

I'd also update your resume to include the work you do and your accomplishments. You might consider looking for another job with a better supervisor. Your supervisor may be trying to enhance her reputation by making you seem incapable/needing to be managed. It only takes a few comments sprinkled here and there for someone's reputation to take a hit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In the near term, I'd prepare a personal document of accomplishments, to include memos, instructions, and whatever else you've prepared for your supervisor.

I'd also update your resume to include the work you do and your accomplishments. You might consider looking for another job with a better supervisor. Your supervisor may be trying to enhance her reputation by making you seem incapable/needing to be managed. It only takes a few comments sprinkled here and there for someone's reputation to take a hit.

This. But also, network. People know your boss better than they know you. My terrible boss keeps me OUT of meetings so I don’t outshine her. It’s not really working because she doesn’t have a clue that I know the people she’s trashing me to, better than she does.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In the near term, I'd prepare a personal document of accomplishments, to include memos, instructions, and whatever else you've prepared for your supervisor.

I'd also update your resume to include the work you do and your accomplishments. You might consider looking for another job with a better supervisor. Your supervisor may be trying to enhance her reputation by making you seem incapable/needing to be managed. It only takes a few comments sprinkled here and there for someone's reputation to take a hit.

This. But also, network. People know your boss better than they know you. My terrible boss keeps me OUT of meetings so I don’t outshine her. It’s not really working because she doesn’t have a clue that I know the people she’s trashing me to, better than she does.

Here’s the thing: I don’t want another job. Other than this it’s just perfect. I don’t want to climb the latter, as the only job above me is my boss and I don’t want her job. She’ll retire in a few years, maybe by then I will want it but certainly not now. She doesn’t want me to outshine her and I don’t even want to outshine her anyway. I just don’t want people to think I’m stupid, because I’m not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In the near term, I'd prepare a personal document of accomplishments, to include memos, instructions, and whatever else you've prepared for your supervisor.

I'd also update your resume to include the work you do and your accomplishments. You might consider looking for another job with a better supervisor. Your supervisor may be trying to enhance her reputation by making you seem incapable/needing to be managed. It only takes a few comments sprinkled here and there for someone's reputation to take a hit.

This. But also, network. People know your boss better than they know you. My terrible boss keeps me OUT of meetings so I don’t outshine her. It’s not really working because she doesn’t have a clue that I know the people she’s trashing me to, better than she does.

Here’s the thing: I don’t want another job. Other than this it’s just perfect. I don’t want to climb the latter, as the only job above me is my boss and I don’t want her job. She’ll retire in a few years, maybe by then I will want it but certainly not now. She doesn’t want me to outshine her and I don’t even want to outshine her anyway. I just don’t want people to think I’m stupid, because I’m not.

Same. Still need to network so that you can do your job effectively since your manager is trying to put you down.

[Anonymous]

OP, how long have you been working, in this job and in total? Younger folks have a hard time being taken seriously across the board.