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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I started a new job in January. I worked in the same job as some variety or another for approximately 10 years. I left for a variety of reasons, I was bored, better salary, career advancement. I could have stayed at that job forever. They loved me and were really disappointed I was leaving, tried to get me to stay, but couldn't match my new salary.

My new boss is very hard on me. Always redoing things I have done, telling me I am wrong, asking me to draft things so she can review before it goes out. I never experienced this at my other job.

I'm concerned she doesn't "like" me. (Not personally but as an employee). (I don't have a review until a year) am worried about getting fired or that I made a huge mistake. I'm an attorney in house if it makes a difference and it would be a huge problem if I got fired. Am I being over sensitive? Is this just how new jobs are?

In general I like the job but it seems as if this individual is just never happy. [/quote]

Based on this writing sample, I can understand the need for reviewing your drafts.  [/quote]

Are you her boss? Goodness what's with the rude response? I swear some people are just so miserable huh!

OP- I suggest requesting a meeting with your boss and ask for constructive feedback on the past documents she has reviewed. In that meeting emphasize your desire to submit high quality documents to meet her expectations so that she will feel more confident in your skills. Make it sound as if you don't want to add any extra burden on her to always review your work.
You make sure you follow through with your boss recommendation.
It's both a humble approach and also shows your eagerness to be an excellent employee.[/quote]

This is good advice. [/quote]

In practice, this is an invitation to be bullied more by an abusive boss who is getting an even clearer signal that OP is prepared to grovel for her approval.  I'd think carefully before embracing that power dynamic.[/quote]

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