Feds: Manager with blocked off calendar

[Anonymous]

I see this all the time. I just send an invite for the day I need at a time that works for me and say “no good times - feel free to counter with a new time”

[Anonymous]

OP - you sound a little high strung and micro managey and she senses this from you. She is also taking advantage of the fact that she's a manager and only has to please those above her and not her equals (like you) or her subordinates. If she has sent someone else as her delegate, then so be it - let them stand in her place. Assuming she has the authority to delegate her work to someone, there's really nothing you can do but work with those people.

[Anonymous]

sounds like a boomer manager

[Anonymous]

This is what "propose new time" is for. Set up something that works for most and let her know she can propose something else if she needs to (with west coast parameters if need be).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:sounds like a boomer manager

Sounds like a huge aszshole. No wonder this human piece of crap works in the government.

[Anonymous]

Does she mind when you just go around her? And is her input ever really needed? If no and no you are fine. If yes on either, you may need to become her “friend”. The strategy depends on her type.
IME this kind of people is either older protected class people or younger ASD tendencies people. The type will define the strategy.

[Anonymous]

First things first, you gotta document the heck outta this situation. Write down every instance where this manager's unavailability messed things up. Keep track of the negative feedback from partners. Get all your evidence locked and loaded.

Next up, you gotta go back to your boss, man. Have a serious talk, present your evidence, and make it clear how this nonsense is affecting your work and your team. Ask for their help, 'cause that's what bosses are supposed to do, right?

If the usual tools ain't working, try some different channels. Forget about those fancy internal messaging and scheduling apps for a sec. Go old school and use emails or pick up the phone. Find a way to schedule meetings without relying on this manager's calendar blocking madness.

But hold up, if all else fails, it's time to bring in the big guns. Talk to your HR department, man. Lay it all out, show 'em your evidence, and get some guidance on how to handle this situation. They're there to help you deal with workplace craziness, so use 'em!

Now, here's where it gets real, my friend. You gotta have a face-to-face with this difficult manager. Yeah, I know, it ain't gonna be easy, but you gotta do it. Sit down and talk like grown-ass adults. Express your concerns, find out what the heck is going on, and see if you can work things out.

And if all else fails, it's time to pull out the big guns, man. Go to higher management and spill the beans. Lay it all out on the table. Show 'em how this manager's unavailability is messing things up, killing morale, and making you question your sanity.

Look, my man, keep it professional throughout this whole ordeal. Stay cool, stay calm, and focus on finding solutions. Don't let this one person ruin your love for the job. But if push comes to shove, and you gotta bounce, then you gotta do what you gotta do. Just remember, life's too short to be dealing with this kind of craziness.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

First things first, you gotta document the heck outta this situation. Write down every instance where this manager's unavailability messed things up. Keep track of the negative feedback from partners. Get all your evidence locked and loaded.

Next up, you gotta go back to your boss, man. Have a serious talk, present your evidence, and make it clear how this nonsense is affecting your work and your team. Ask for their help, 'cause that's what bosses are supposed to do, right?

If the usual tools ain't working, try some different channels. Forget about those fancy internal messaging and scheduling apps for a sec. Go old school and use emails or pick up the phone. Find a way to schedule meetings without relying on this manager's calendar blocking madness.

But hold up, if all else fails, it's time to bring in the big guns. Talk to your HR department, man. Lay it all out, show 'em your evidence, and get some guidance on how to handle this situation. They're there to help you deal with workplace craziness, so use 'em!

Now, here's where it gets real, my friend. You gotta have a face-to-face with this difficult manager. Yeah, I know, it ain't gonna be easy, but you gotta do it. Sit down and talk like grown-ass adults. Express your concerns, find out what the heck is going on, and see if you can work things out.

And if all else fails, it's time to pull out the big guns, man. Go to higher management and spill the beans. Lay it all out on the table. Show 'em how this manager's unavailability is messing things up, killing morale, and making you question your sanity.

Look, my man, keep it professional throughout this whole ordeal. Stay cool, stay calm, and focus on finding solutions. Don't let this one person ruin your love for the job. But if push comes to shove, and you gotta bounce, then you gotta do what you gotta do. Just remember, life's too short to be dealing with this kind of craziness.

That's assuming the higher ups & HR are a) unaware and b)think it's worth their efforts to do something about it. I've been disappointed by HR, but every agency & duty location are different. If she's been around and has been doing this nonsense for a while they probably know and for whatever reason have done very little to address it. You need to find an ally who can advise you about how to deal with it at your agency,