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Ask HN: My manager is bad. Should I care?

I am a lead in a department where the manager is considered incompetent but nice. I am recognized as high performing and a good team builder (clear communication, involving people as needed, etc.). The manager, however, fails to include me or the team, and this is reflected in declining team satisfaction ratings. The director is supportive but typically sides with the manager and communicates only through them, despite many sharing concerns with him. Should I be upset about this situation, or am I overthinking it and should just go with the flow?

On one hand, I’m upset the director can’t appropriately lead and allows the entire department to be corrupted by a single non-performer. On the other hand, maybe I’m too involved and should just worry about myself. I’d get less professional development potentially (verses leaving) but I could kick back more.

55 points Throw_Away_1049 2 years ago 71 comments

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