Project Management

Please login or join to subscribe to this thread

How long may it take to recover from a bad job/boss?

linkedin twitter facebook   Career Development  
avatar
Dinah Young Project Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William County Springfield, Va, United States
Over the years we have all found ourselves in less than ideal situations. You think when you leave that job or boss, it is over, but it is not.

I had one project that had such a crazy schedule I would have nothing to do for 6 weeks and then I would finally receive the requirements and have less than 48 hours until it was expected test would begin. I was starting to have anxiety attacks. It took me quite a bit of time to "get my groove back"

I had another boss that was constantly talking about me behind my back, always critical of my emails, was never as good as this other person, told me I should not talk to our customers alone, crazy stuff. I am still working through the trust issues this behavior spawned in me.
Sort By:
< 1 2 >
avatar
Oliver Masciarotte Co–Founder| MAAT GmbH Minneapolis, Mn, United States
Aug 14, 2018 11:14 AM
Replying to Dinah Young
...
I think part of the problem I am having is that I changed groups/manager, not the company. So my old manager is still around me. I still need to work with her sometimes even though I no longer work for her. And it was many years of a rollercoaster ride with her. My new manager keeps saying that was all in the past.
I am working hard and focusing on all of the new great things I am doing . Every now and then something sneaks up on me.
Yes, focus on the current regime but do consider finding a new company. It’s time for a move when your current company continues to support employees with such unprofessional and unproductive behavior. Your skills are valuable, start your search!
...
1 reply by Dinah Young
Aug 15, 2018 9:59 AM
Dinah Young
...
The previous CIO caused a lot of damage in the organization. We have a new CIO now and there have been many changes to start the "recovery". I decided to stick around to see where this all goes.
This particular bad manager was promoted by the last CIO and protected by him. Now that the protection is gone, she is flailing about.
The new CIO is aware of the issues I and others have had with her. He and I had a very candid conversation after she put a nasty comment in my last evaluation (at which time I was already moving off of her team. a parting shot at me) and I refused to sign it. He is very straight forward and honest. He invites and evaluates input from everyone.
I am hoping that she will crack under the pressure he is putting on her and decide to retire.
Most of the other "bad apples" from the previous regime have left since the new CIO came in. So it has almost become like a new place to work.
avatar
Dinah Young Project Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William County Springfield, Va, United States
Aug 15, 2018 8:50 AM
Replying to Oliver Masciarotte
...
Yes, focus on the current regime but do consider finding a new company. It’s time for a move when your current company continues to support employees with such unprofessional and unproductive behavior. Your skills are valuable, start your search!
The previous CIO caused a lot of damage in the organization. We have a new CIO now and there have been many changes to start the "recovery". I decided to stick around to see where this all goes.
This particular bad manager was promoted by the last CIO and protected by him. Now that the protection is gone, she is flailing about.
The new CIO is aware of the issues I and others have had with her. He and I had a very candid conversation after she put a nasty comment in my last evaluation (at which time I was already moving off of her team. a parting shot at me) and I refused to sign it. He is very straight forward and honest. He invites and evaluates input from everyone.
I am hoping that she will crack under the pressure he is putting on her and decide to retire.
Most of the other "bad apples" from the previous regime have left since the new CIO came in. So it has almost become like a new place to work.
avatar
Dinah Young Project Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William County Springfield, Va, United States
Aug 15, 2018 3:14 AM
Replying to Anton Oosthuizen
...
The 'boss' you described is just that - a boss. Not a manager, not a leader, not a mentor but just somebody in an authoritative position that has no place being there. The first concern is how did they get there. If this is the sort of style that is promoted by the company then you will never recover, you need to get out, NOW.

If it is a bad job then you need to convince yourself that it is over and the next one will be better, you will do better.

Confidence in yourself and your abilities is key. Not arrogance but knowing and understanding your strengths and weaknesses will help you to determine whether the 'bad' is because of you. If you believe in what you are capable of then putting a bad job or boss behind you won't take long.
Thank you for your encouragement.
< 1 2 >

Please login or join to reply

Content ID:
ADVERTISEMENTS

"Intelligence is not the ability to store information, but to know where to find it."

- Albert Einstein

ADVERTISEMENT

Sponsors







Vendor Events

See all Vendor Events

Newsletters

Jun 3: The Career Problem Facing New PMs
May 20: Your PM Career as a Project Life Cycle
May 13: The Big Lie After Layoffs

See all newsletters