My line manager is holding me back
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I work in middle management, where my line manager often makes me do:
- strategic work, reporting, process improvement for him
but does not give me the flexibility to properly own my work.
If whilst doing the work, I talk to people above him to get the relevant information, he has a tendency to feel undermined and then starts to micromanage.
He also has a tendency to take my work, take credit for it and use it as a means to build his own profile.
I am wondering if this is common in Corporates given it is the first time working in one?
I am also feeling as though I am being held back in my own career, from feeling as though I am not being properly recognized for my contributions.
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I work in middle management, where my line manager often makes me do:
- strategic work, reporting, process improvement for him
but does not give me the flexibility to properly own my work.
If whilst doing the work, I talk to people above him to get the relevant information, he has a tendency to feel undermined and then starts to micromanage.
He also has a tendency to take my work, take credit for it and use it as a means to build his own profile.
I am wondering if this is common in Corporates given it is the first time working in one?
I am also feeling as though I am being held back in my own career, from feeling as though I am not being properly recognized for my contributions.
company-culture
asked 12 hours ago
bobo2000bobo2000
6,813133665
When you say his own profile, do you mean within the company or LinkedIn etc.?
– Kozaky
12 hours ago
Within the company for promotions - he has used a lot more of the work I have done in presentations.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
Has your manager received any promotions based off of your work? If not, why do you expect that you should?
– sf02
11 hours ago
3
"I am wondering if this is common in Corporates given it is the first time working in one?" - what does "Corporates" mean in this context? Why would it matter to this is common or not? If you aren't feeling appreciated and it bothers you enough, find a new job. Is this a new job? Or haven't you already been looking since last year?
– Joe Strazzere
9 hours ago
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I work in middle management, where my line manager often makes me do:
- strategic work, reporting, process improvement for him
but does not give me the flexibility to properly own my work.
If whilst doing the work, I talk to people above him to get the relevant information, he has a tendency to feel undermined and then starts to micromanage.
He also has a tendency to take my work, take credit for it and use it as a means to build his own profile.
I am wondering if this is common in Corporates given it is the first time working in one?
I am also feeling as though I am being held back in my own career, from feeling as though I am not being properly recognized for my contributions.
company-culture
asked 12 hours ago
bobo2000bobo2000
6,813133665
I work in middle management, where my line manager often makes me do:
- strategic work, reporting, process improvement for him
but does not give me the flexibility to properly own my work.
If whilst doing the work, I talk to people above him to get the relevant information, he has a tendency to feel undermined and then starts to micromanage.
He also has a tendency to take my work, take credit for it and use it as a means to build his own profile.
I am wondering if this is common in Corporates given it is the first time working in one?
I am also feeling as though I am being held back in my own career, from feeling as though I am not being properly recognized for my contributions.
company-culture
company-culture
asked 12 hours ago
bobo2000bobo2000
6,813133665
asked 12 hours ago
bobo2000bobo2000
6,813133665
asked 12 hours ago
bobo2000bobo2000
6,813133665
asked 12 hours ago
bobo2000bobo2000
6,813133665
asked 12 hours ago
bobo2000bobo2000
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6,813133665
When you say his own profile, do you mean within the company or LinkedIn etc.?
– Kozaky
12 hours ago
Within the company for promotions - he has used a lot more of the work I have done in presentations.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
Has your manager received any promotions based off of your work? If not, why do you expect that you should?
– sf02
11 hours ago
3
"I am wondering if this is common in Corporates given it is the first time working in one?" - what does "Corporates" mean in this context? Why would it matter to this is common or not? If you aren't feeling appreciated and it bothers you enough, find a new job. Is this a new job? Or haven't you already been looking since last year?
– Joe Strazzere
9 hours ago
add a comment |
When you say his own profile, do you mean within the company or LinkedIn etc.?
– Kozaky
12 hours ago
Within the company for promotions - he has used a lot more of the work I have done in presentations.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
Has your manager received any promotions based off of your work? If not, why do you expect that you should?
– sf02
11 hours ago
3
"I am wondering if this is common in Corporates given it is the first time working in one?" - what does "Corporates" mean in this context? Why would it matter to this is common or not? If you aren't feeling appreciated and it bothers you enough, find a new job. Is this a new job? Or haven't you already been looking since last year?
– Joe Strazzere
9 hours ago
When you say his own profile, do you mean within the company or LinkedIn etc.?
– Kozaky
12 hours ago
When you say his own profile, do you mean within the company or LinkedIn etc.?
– Kozaky
12 hours ago
Within the company for promotions - he has used a lot more of the work I have done in presentations.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
Within the company for promotions - he has used a lot more of the work I have done in presentations.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
Has your manager received any promotions based off of your work? If not, why do you expect that you should?
– sf02
11 hours ago
Has your manager received any promotions based off of your work? If not, why do you expect that you should?
– sf02
11 hours ago
3
3
"I am wondering if this is common in Corporates given it is the first time working in one?" - what does "Corporates" mean in this context? Why would it matter to this is common or not? If you aren't feeling appreciated and it bothers you enough, find a new job. Is this a new job? Or haven't you already been looking since last year?
– Joe Strazzere
9 hours ago
"I am wondering if this is common in Corporates given it is the first time working in one?" - what does "Corporates" mean in this context? Why would it matter to this is common or not? If you aren't feeling appreciated and it bothers you enough, find a new job. Is this a new job? Or haven't you already been looking since last year?
– Joe Strazzere
9 hours ago
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I work in middle management, where my line manager often makes me do:
strategic work, reporting, process improvement for him but does not
give me the flexibility to properly own my work.
If whilst doing the work, I talk to people above him to get the
relevant information, he has a tendency to feel undermined and then
starts to micromanage. He also has a tendency to take my work, take
credit for it and use it as a means to build his own profile.
I am wondering if this is common in Corporates given it is the first
time working in one?
It's not exactly clear what you mean by "Corporates" here.
But in my career, I haven't worked for a manager who tended to feel undermined and started to micromanage.
All managers I've worked for took credit for the work of their team to the extent that they should have. It's their team - if good things happen they get to claim some credit.
answered 9 hours ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
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Do the people you talk that is above him know that he is taking credit for your work? Maybe you know his boss and can discuss it with him? Have you tried to contact hr about it?
I can understand from your boss's position of being undermined especially if you haven't tried to glean that info from him first so maybe you are wrong. You might want to take a step back and let him get a bit more control while you try and sort this out. Open up some communication with your manager and find out if you are in the wrong first before you start thinking the manager is wrong.
answered 12 hours ago
Meerfall the dewottMeerfall the dewott
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In this instance, it was an informal chat I had with his boss and I was given very good feedback to improve the proposal. There was a mutual understanding with his boss that this was just a proposal and that is it. I feel that my line manager has over reacted personally.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
That is probably why he acting up if what you say is true. Unless his behaviour is threatening there isn't much you can do. Just wait for the rug to be pulled from underneath him. Keep your head down and do you duties and you will be fine. If it bothers you and you still want to do something then mention it to his boss but prepared to find a different job if it goes south. After all he is your manager at the moment and unless he is failing in his duties he can turn it back around on you.
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
Yeah, agree that is probably why, but I literally can't do my job properly if I can't interact with the right people. Going through him all of the time is very slow.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
That is his issue, if the productivity goes down then it is going to show. His job is to make you productive and if you are doing all you can then you aren't at fault. Do this for a couple of weeks and if you get puled by hr for your lack of productivity then explain the situation, what you did before and what you do now because of your boss's micromanagement, it should turn in your favour. If you are applying to new places now then this may be the best option. Keep in touch with his boss on good terms as well and he may ask the reason why you are falling behind and chase up on it.
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
However the productivity may not change anything, and no one might mind the speed. If so then you would have to just deal with it or move on to a different company
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
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You can try to keep him from feeling undermined by CC him on the emails to people to people outside your department. You'll also want mention his name and the specific work that you were tasked with so the other person knows why you are asking.
If you speak with them in person, send your boss a summary (what, who, when, project name) with a CC to the person you spoke with so that person can confirm or clarify any of the information you attribute to them (keeps a nice record also).
I cannot tell from the question if you are expecting more credit than you should be expecting.
To put it another way: when your boss tasks you to do certain strategic work he should get the credit for tasking you to do it. He told you to do it after all.
answered 12 hours ago
J. Chris ComptonJ. Chris Compton
6,0561335
He shouold get the credit for "tasking" you to do it but that is not the same as taking all the credit for it...
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
@SolarMike exactly that. He will present it as his own at meetings with key Stakeholders, getting promotions from it whilst I am currently stagnating.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
@bobo2000 I had someone take my work a few times - I then got a stooge to ask detailed questions about how to implement xyz - sadly they could not answer : mouth flapping like a fish... The management soon got to realize who did what.
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
@SolarMike Again, I cannot tell from the question if OP is expecting too much credit. A promotion for strategic work the manager has someone do, will not necessarily directly benefit the person that did the work. If OP said that OP proposed and was given permission to do the strategic work, that would be different.
– J. Chris Compton
12 hours ago
1
@bobo2000 there are all types of managers...
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
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I work in middle management, where my line manager often makes me do:
strategic work, reporting, process improvement for him but does not
give me the flexibility to properly own my work.
If whilst doing the work, I talk to people above him to get the
relevant information, he has a tendency to feel undermined and then
starts to micromanage. He also has a tendency to take my work, take
credit for it and use it as a means to build his own profile.
I am wondering if this is common in Corporates given it is the first
time working in one?
It's not exactly clear what you mean by "Corporates" here.
But in my career, I haven't worked for a manager who tended to feel undermined and started to micromanage.
All managers I've worked for took credit for the work of their team to the extent that they should have. It's their team - if good things happen they get to claim some credit.
answered 9 hours ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
254k1307361049
add a comment |
I work in middle management, where my line manager often makes me do:
strategic work, reporting, process improvement for him but does not
give me the flexibility to properly own my work.
If whilst doing the work, I talk to people above him to get the
relevant information, he has a tendency to feel undermined and then
starts to micromanage. He also has a tendency to take my work, take
credit for it and use it as a means to build his own profile.
I am wondering if this is common in Corporates given it is the first
time working in one?
It's not exactly clear what you mean by "Corporates" here.
But in my career, I haven't worked for a manager who tended to feel undermined and started to micromanage.
All managers I've worked for took credit for the work of their team to the extent that they should have. It's their team - if good things happen they get to claim some credit.
answered 9 hours ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
254k1307361049
add a comment |
I work in middle management, where my line manager often makes me do:
strategic work, reporting, process improvement for him but does not
give me the flexibility to properly own my work.
If whilst doing the work, I talk to people above him to get the
relevant information, he has a tendency to feel undermined and then
starts to micromanage. He also has a tendency to take my work, take
credit for it and use it as a means to build his own profile.
I am wondering if this is common in Corporates given it is the first
time working in one?
It's not exactly clear what you mean by "Corporates" here.
But in my career, I haven't worked for a manager who tended to feel undermined and started to micromanage.
All managers I've worked for took credit for the work of their team to the extent that they should have. It's their team - if good things happen they get to claim some credit.
answered 9 hours ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
254k1307361049
I work in middle management, where my line manager often makes me do:
strategic work, reporting, process improvement for him but does not
give me the flexibility to properly own my work.
If whilst doing the work, I talk to people above him to get the
relevant information, he has a tendency to feel undermined and then
starts to micromanage. He also has a tendency to take my work, take
credit for it and use it as a means to build his own profile.
I am wondering if this is common in Corporates given it is the first
time working in one?
It's not exactly clear what you mean by "Corporates" here.
But in my career, I haven't worked for a manager who tended to feel undermined and started to micromanage.
All managers I've worked for took credit for the work of their team to the extent that they should have. It's their team - if good things happen they get to claim some credit.
answered 9 hours ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
254k1307361049
answered 9 hours ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
254k1307361049
answered 9 hours ago
Joe StrazzereJoe Strazzere
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answered 9 hours ago
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Do the people you talk that is above him know that he is taking credit for your work? Maybe you know his boss and can discuss it with him? Have you tried to contact hr about it?
I can understand from your boss's position of being undermined especially if you haven't tried to glean that info from him first so maybe you are wrong. You might want to take a step back and let him get a bit more control while you try and sort this out. Open up some communication with your manager and find out if you are in the wrong first before you start thinking the manager is wrong.
answered 12 hours ago
Meerfall the dewottMeerfall the dewott
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In this instance, it was an informal chat I had with his boss and I was given very good feedback to improve the proposal. There was a mutual understanding with his boss that this was just a proposal and that is it. I feel that my line manager has over reacted personally.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
That is probably why he acting up if what you say is true. Unless his behaviour is threatening there isn't much you can do. Just wait for the rug to be pulled from underneath him. Keep your head down and do you duties and you will be fine. If it bothers you and you still want to do something then mention it to his boss but prepared to find a different job if it goes south. After all he is your manager at the moment and unless he is failing in his duties he can turn it back around on you.
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
Yeah, agree that is probably why, but I literally can't do my job properly if I can't interact with the right people. Going through him all of the time is very slow.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
That is his issue, if the productivity goes down then it is going to show. His job is to make you productive and if you are doing all you can then you aren't at fault. Do this for a couple of weeks and if you get puled by hr for your lack of productivity then explain the situation, what you did before and what you do now because of your boss's micromanagement, it should turn in your favour. If you are applying to new places now then this may be the best option. Keep in touch with his boss on good terms as well and he may ask the reason why you are falling behind and chase up on it.
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
However the productivity may not change anything, and no one might mind the speed. If so then you would have to just deal with it or move on to a different company
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
add a comment |
Do the people you talk that is above him know that he is taking credit for your work? Maybe you know his boss and can discuss it with him? Have you tried to contact hr about it?
I can understand from your boss's position of being undermined especially if you haven't tried to glean that info from him first so maybe you are wrong. You might want to take a step back and let him get a bit more control while you try and sort this out. Open up some communication with your manager and find out if you are in the wrong first before you start thinking the manager is wrong.
answered 12 hours ago
Meerfall the dewottMeerfall the dewott
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In this instance, it was an informal chat I had with his boss and I was given very good feedback to improve the proposal. There was a mutual understanding with his boss that this was just a proposal and that is it. I feel that my line manager has over reacted personally.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
That is probably why he acting up if what you say is true. Unless his behaviour is threatening there isn't much you can do. Just wait for the rug to be pulled from underneath him. Keep your head down and do you duties and you will be fine. If it bothers you and you still want to do something then mention it to his boss but prepared to find a different job if it goes south. After all he is your manager at the moment and unless he is failing in his duties he can turn it back around on you.
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
Yeah, agree that is probably why, but I literally can't do my job properly if I can't interact with the right people. Going through him all of the time is very slow.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
That is his issue, if the productivity goes down then it is going to show. His job is to make you productive and if you are doing all you can then you aren't at fault. Do this for a couple of weeks and if you get puled by hr for your lack of productivity then explain the situation, what you did before and what you do now because of your boss's micromanagement, it should turn in your favour. If you are applying to new places now then this may be the best option. Keep in touch with his boss on good terms as well and he may ask the reason why you are falling behind and chase up on it.
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
However the productivity may not change anything, and no one might mind the speed. If so then you would have to just deal with it or move on to a different company
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
add a comment |
Do the people you talk that is above him know that he is taking credit for your work? Maybe you know his boss and can discuss it with him? Have you tried to contact hr about it?
I can understand from your boss's position of being undermined especially if you haven't tried to glean that info from him first so maybe you are wrong. You might want to take a step back and let him get a bit more control while you try and sort this out. Open up some communication with your manager and find out if you are in the wrong first before you start thinking the manager is wrong.
answered 12 hours ago
Meerfall the dewottMeerfall the dewott
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Do the people you talk that is above him know that he is taking credit for your work? Maybe you know his boss and can discuss it with him? Have you tried to contact hr about it?
I can understand from your boss's position of being undermined especially if you haven't tried to glean that info from him first so maybe you are wrong. You might want to take a step back and let him get a bit more control while you try and sort this out. Open up some communication with your manager and find out if you are in the wrong first before you start thinking the manager is wrong.
answered 12 hours ago
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In this instance, it was an informal chat I had with his boss and I was given very good feedback to improve the proposal. There was a mutual understanding with his boss that this was just a proposal and that is it. I feel that my line manager has over reacted personally.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
That is probably why he acting up if what you say is true. Unless his behaviour is threatening there isn't much you can do. Just wait for the rug to be pulled from underneath him. Keep your head down and do you duties and you will be fine. If it bothers you and you still want to do something then mention it to his boss but prepared to find a different job if it goes south. After all he is your manager at the moment and unless he is failing in his duties he can turn it back around on you.
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
Yeah, agree that is probably why, but I literally can't do my job properly if I can't interact with the right people. Going through him all of the time is very slow.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
That is his issue, if the productivity goes down then it is going to show. His job is to make you productive and if you are doing all you can then you aren't at fault. Do this for a couple of weeks and if you get puled by hr for your lack of productivity then explain the situation, what you did before and what you do now because of your boss's micromanagement, it should turn in your favour. If you are applying to new places now then this may be the best option. Keep in touch with his boss on good terms as well and he may ask the reason why you are falling behind and chase up on it.
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
However the productivity may not change anything, and no one might mind the speed. If so then you would have to just deal with it or move on to a different company
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
add a comment |
In this instance, it was an informal chat I had with his boss and I was given very good feedback to improve the proposal. There was a mutual understanding with his boss that this was just a proposal and that is it. I feel that my line manager has over reacted personally.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
That is probably why he acting up if what you say is true. Unless his behaviour is threatening there isn't much you can do. Just wait for the rug to be pulled from underneath him. Keep your head down and do you duties and you will be fine. If it bothers you and you still want to do something then mention it to his boss but prepared to find a different job if it goes south. After all he is your manager at the moment and unless he is failing in his duties he can turn it back around on you.
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
Yeah, agree that is probably why, but I literally can't do my job properly if I can't interact with the right people. Going through him all of the time is very slow.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
That is his issue, if the productivity goes down then it is going to show. His job is to make you productive and if you are doing all you can then you aren't at fault. Do this for a couple of weeks and if you get puled by hr for your lack of productivity then explain the situation, what you did before and what you do now because of your boss's micromanagement, it should turn in your favour. If you are applying to new places now then this may be the best option. Keep in touch with his boss on good terms as well and he may ask the reason why you are falling behind and chase up on it.
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
However the productivity may not change anything, and no one might mind the speed. If so then you would have to just deal with it or move on to a different company
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
In this instance, it was an informal chat I had with his boss and I was given very good feedback to improve the proposal. There was a mutual understanding with his boss that this was just a proposal and that is it. I feel that my line manager has over reacted personally.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
In this instance, it was an informal chat I had with his boss and I was given very good feedback to improve the proposal. There was a mutual understanding with his boss that this was just a proposal and that is it. I feel that my line manager has over reacted personally.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
That is probably why he acting up if what you say is true. Unless his behaviour is threatening there isn't much you can do. Just wait for the rug to be pulled from underneath him. Keep your head down and do you duties and you will be fine. If it bothers you and you still want to do something then mention it to his boss but prepared to find a different job if it goes south. After all he is your manager at the moment and unless he is failing in his duties he can turn it back around on you.
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
That is probably why he acting up if what you say is true. Unless his behaviour is threatening there isn't much you can do. Just wait for the rug to be pulled from underneath him. Keep your head down and do you duties and you will be fine. If it bothers you and you still want to do something then mention it to his boss but prepared to find a different job if it goes south. After all he is your manager at the moment and unless he is failing in his duties he can turn it back around on you.
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
Yeah, agree that is probably why, but I literally can't do my job properly if I can't interact with the right people. Going through him all of the time is very slow.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
Yeah, agree that is probably why, but I literally can't do my job properly if I can't interact with the right people. Going through him all of the time is very slow.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
That is his issue, if the productivity goes down then it is going to show. His job is to make you productive and if you are doing all you can then you aren't at fault. Do this for a couple of weeks and if you get puled by hr for your lack of productivity then explain the situation, what you did before and what you do now because of your boss's micromanagement, it should turn in your favour. If you are applying to new places now then this may be the best option. Keep in touch with his boss on good terms as well and he may ask the reason why you are falling behind and chase up on it.
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
That is his issue, if the productivity goes down then it is going to show. His job is to make you productive and if you are doing all you can then you aren't at fault. Do this for a couple of weeks and if you get puled by hr for your lack of productivity then explain the situation, what you did before and what you do now because of your boss's micromanagement, it should turn in your favour. If you are applying to new places now then this may be the best option. Keep in touch with his boss on good terms as well and he may ask the reason why you are falling behind and chase up on it.
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
However the productivity may not change anything, and no one might mind the speed. If so then you would have to just deal with it or move on to a different company
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
However the productivity may not change anything, and no one might mind the speed. If so then you would have to just deal with it or move on to a different company
– Meerfall the dewott
12 hours ago
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You can try to keep him from feeling undermined by CC him on the emails to people to people outside your department. You'll also want mention his name and the specific work that you were tasked with so the other person knows why you are asking.
If you speak with them in person, send your boss a summary (what, who, when, project name) with a CC to the person you spoke with so that person can confirm or clarify any of the information you attribute to them (keeps a nice record also).
I cannot tell from the question if you are expecting more credit than you should be expecting.
To put it another way: when your boss tasks you to do certain strategic work he should get the credit for tasking you to do it. He told you to do it after all.
answered 12 hours ago
J. Chris ComptonJ. Chris Compton
6,0561335
He shouold get the credit for "tasking" you to do it but that is not the same as taking all the credit for it...
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
@SolarMike exactly that. He will present it as his own at meetings with key Stakeholders, getting promotions from it whilst I am currently stagnating.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
@bobo2000 I had someone take my work a few times - I then got a stooge to ask detailed questions about how to implement xyz - sadly they could not answer : mouth flapping like a fish... The management soon got to realize who did what.
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
@SolarMike Again, I cannot tell from the question if OP is expecting too much credit. A promotion for strategic work the manager has someone do, will not necessarily directly benefit the person that did the work. If OP said that OP proposed and was given permission to do the strategic work, that would be different.
– J. Chris Compton
12 hours ago
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@bobo2000 there are all types of managers...
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
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You can try to keep him from feeling undermined by CC him on the emails to people to people outside your department. You'll also want mention his name and the specific work that you were tasked with so the other person knows why you are asking.
If you speak with them in person, send your boss a summary (what, who, when, project name) with a CC to the person you spoke with so that person can confirm or clarify any of the information you attribute to them (keeps a nice record also).
I cannot tell from the question if you are expecting more credit than you should be expecting.
To put it another way: when your boss tasks you to do certain strategic work he should get the credit for tasking you to do it. He told you to do it after all.
answered 12 hours ago
J. Chris ComptonJ. Chris Compton
6,0561335
He shouold get the credit for "tasking" you to do it but that is not the same as taking all the credit for it...
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
@SolarMike exactly that. He will present it as his own at meetings with key Stakeholders, getting promotions from it whilst I am currently stagnating.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
@bobo2000 I had someone take my work a few times - I then got a stooge to ask detailed questions about how to implement xyz - sadly they could not answer : mouth flapping like a fish... The management soon got to realize who did what.
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
@SolarMike Again, I cannot tell from the question if OP is expecting too much credit. A promotion for strategic work the manager has someone do, will not necessarily directly benefit the person that did the work. If OP said that OP proposed and was given permission to do the strategic work, that would be different.
– J. Chris Compton
12 hours ago
1
@bobo2000 there are all types of managers...
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
|
show 7 more comments
You can try to keep him from feeling undermined by CC him on the emails to people to people outside your department. You'll also want mention his name and the specific work that you were tasked with so the other person knows why you are asking.
If you speak with them in person, send your boss a summary (what, who, when, project name) with a CC to the person you spoke with so that person can confirm or clarify any of the information you attribute to them (keeps a nice record also).
I cannot tell from the question if you are expecting more credit than you should be expecting.
To put it another way: when your boss tasks you to do certain strategic work he should get the credit for tasking you to do it. He told you to do it after all.
answered 12 hours ago
J. Chris ComptonJ. Chris Compton
6,0561335
You can try to keep him from feeling undermined by CC him on the emails to people to people outside your department. You'll also want mention his name and the specific work that you were tasked with so the other person knows why you are asking.
If you speak with them in person, send your boss a summary (what, who, when, project name) with a CC to the person you spoke with so that person can confirm or clarify any of the information you attribute to them (keeps a nice record also).
I cannot tell from the question if you are expecting more credit than you should be expecting.
To put it another way: when your boss tasks you to do certain strategic work he should get the credit for tasking you to do it. He told you to do it after all.
answered 12 hours ago
J. Chris ComptonJ. Chris Compton
6,0561335
edited 12 hours ago
answered 12 hours ago
J. Chris ComptonJ. Chris Compton
6,0561335
answered 12 hours ago
J. Chris ComptonJ. Chris Compton
6,0561335
answered 12 hours ago
J. Chris ComptonJ. Chris Compton
6,0561335
6,0561335
He shouold get the credit for "tasking" you to do it but that is not the same as taking all the credit for it...
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
@SolarMike exactly that. He will present it as his own at meetings with key Stakeholders, getting promotions from it whilst I am currently stagnating.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
@bobo2000 I had someone take my work a few times - I then got a stooge to ask detailed questions about how to implement xyz - sadly they could not answer : mouth flapping like a fish... The management soon got to realize who did what.
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
@SolarMike Again, I cannot tell from the question if OP is expecting too much credit. A promotion for strategic work the manager has someone do, will not necessarily directly benefit the person that did the work. If OP said that OP proposed and was given permission to do the strategic work, that would be different.
– J. Chris Compton
12 hours ago
1
@bobo2000 there are all types of managers...
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
|
show 7 more comments
He shouold get the credit for "tasking" you to do it but that is not the same as taking all the credit for it...
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
@SolarMike exactly that. He will present it as his own at meetings with key Stakeholders, getting promotions from it whilst I am currently stagnating.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
@bobo2000 I had someone take my work a few times - I then got a stooge to ask detailed questions about how to implement xyz - sadly they could not answer : mouth flapping like a fish... The management soon got to realize who did what.
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
@SolarMike Again, I cannot tell from the question if OP is expecting too much credit. A promotion for strategic work the manager has someone do, will not necessarily directly benefit the person that did the work. If OP said that OP proposed and was given permission to do the strategic work, that would be different.
– J. Chris Compton
12 hours ago
1
@bobo2000 there are all types of managers...
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
He shouold get the credit for "tasking" you to do it but that is not the same as taking all the credit for it...
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
He shouold get the credit for "tasking" you to do it but that is not the same as taking all the credit for it...
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
@SolarMike exactly that. He will present it as his own at meetings with key Stakeholders, getting promotions from it whilst I am currently stagnating.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
@SolarMike exactly that. He will present it as his own at meetings with key Stakeholders, getting promotions from it whilst I am currently stagnating.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
@bobo2000 I had someone take my work a few times - I then got a stooge to ask detailed questions about how to implement xyz - sadly they could not answer : mouth flapping like a fish... The management soon got to realize who did what.
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
@bobo2000 I had someone take my work a few times - I then got a stooge to ask detailed questions about how to implement xyz - sadly they could not answer : mouth flapping like a fish... The management soon got to realize who did what.
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
@SolarMike Again, I cannot tell from the question if OP is expecting too much credit. A promotion for strategic work the manager has someone do, will not necessarily directly benefit the person that did the work. If OP said that OP proposed and was given permission to do the strategic work, that would be different.
– J. Chris Compton
12 hours ago
@SolarMike Again, I cannot tell from the question if OP is expecting too much credit. A promotion for strategic work the manager has someone do, will not necessarily directly benefit the person that did the work. If OP said that OP proposed and was given permission to do the strategic work, that would be different.
– J. Chris Compton
12 hours ago
1
1
@bobo2000 there are all types of managers...
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
@bobo2000 there are all types of managers...
– Solar Mike
12 hours ago
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When you say his own profile, do you mean within the company or LinkedIn etc.?
– Kozaky
12 hours ago
Within the company for promotions - he has used a lot more of the work I have done in presentations.
– bobo2000
12 hours ago
Has your manager received any promotions based off of your work? If not, why do you expect that you should?
– sf02
11 hours ago
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"I am wondering if this is common in Corporates given it is the first time working in one?" - what does "Corporates" mean in this context? Why would it matter to this is common or not? If you aren't feeling appreciated and it bothers you enough, find a new job. Is this a new job? Or haven't you already been looking since last year?
– Joe Strazzere
9 hours ago