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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So I am in a similar situation and I have read this thread with interest.

I agree it is frustrating and I also agree that the best thing to do is suck it up and try not to make an enemy. I do think it is true that there are a lot of skills that go into management from leadership to organization to innovation and at least some technical knowledge even if that is not your strength. So maybe you can try to look more generously upon her and recognize that she has some strengths that you don't?

Other than that, I really don't know. [b]I am a recent transplant to the DC area and I will say I have never seen such self-important managers as I have here. It seems to be largely about power plays and drama than getting work done. It has been a culture shock for me. And what is with all these "check in" meetings? Never happened in New York (or London for that matter) while we were generally assumed to be skilled professionals who didn't need babysitting. [/b]

But at the end of the day it is better to be on friendly terms with your boss so there you have it. [/quote]

+100. I'm one of those loathed millennials too and agree with you on the DC work culture. No idea why people are deriding OP so much! I've heard countless stories like this from friends in law, consulting and smaller firms. I recently left a job where my manager not only lacked people skills and was unintelligent (read: we had to explain simple procedural concepts and basic office technology to her) but senile (69, rapidly losing her marbles, and absurdly forgetful). Add in a few uncalled for outbursts and tirades towards me other 20something new hires in front of coworkers and guests in the reception area and it wasn't long before 4 out of 6 of us left over the course of a single summer. Of course, HR did jack shit for us despite emails to prove out case and contradictory double talk.

[b]Why can't some of you grasp the fact that some people have no business being a manager?? Many people are simply promoted to being a manager and loathe the role yet only stay for the pay raise. [/b]Add in the fact that some firms refuse to coordinate adequate training and manager support and voila, hostile work culture. Attitude is key in these situations but some of us aren't so lucky. When you're 26 years old and trying to start a career yet HR does jack shit ("don't worry, she's just passionate about her job!") to help you move out of a department or prevent you from being written up for no good reason it really, really sucks.[/quote]

They're probably the incompetent leaders we speak of. I know some who got promoted because they complained they had the most seniority in the department yet never learned how to master the job(s) they previously held.  [/quote]

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