I have a very unpredictable, passive-aggressive manager, and after reading the PIP post, I’m concerned he might try something similar with me. I have received leading performance ratings multiple times over the past few years, yet he’s suddenly turned his attention toward me for no apparent reason.
Several people have left his team because of his toxic management style. I also have a good relationship with his boss, whom he clearly dislikes, which I suspect is adding to the tension. How do I proactively document everything and protect myself in case he tries to put me on a PIP?
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@j6 Hahaha… union ain’t gonna be able to save you, buddy. Bye bye.
Go talk to your union representative
https://youtube.com/shorts/W8cBr1e-_i8?is=cmuJ6Nu-aqytpY_Z
there were plenty of egotistical managers then transitioned to associated directors then directors that were my way or the high way type management style. Some leaders in Executive Management actually 90 percent of them never even responded to an email over 36 months. Some never logged in at, not even Slack.
a way to get on the short list, respond in slack 'not doable' if a Senior Director reaches out to you to ask you to drop whatever one is working on.
@OP In addition to searching for internal and external opportunities, you should request a meeting with your current boss and ask them what you can do better. Their ask may be reasonable or not. Either way it’ll clarify what you need to do.
@OP Since you’re already on the outs with your current boss, you don’t have a lot to lose by enlisting the help of their boss when applying to an internal opening. You can phrase it as looking for more growth if it’s a step up or becoming more well rounded if it’s lateral move. That’s probably better for you than saying you’re trying to escape your unstable boss.
@OP Every workplace has some good old boys clubs and some nasty bosses but what I’ve experienced in N&T was so much worse than what I experienced at other Fortune 500 companies. It was fairly widespread not isolated instances.
There is absolutely nothing you can do. None of your past accomplishments or leading ratings mean sh-t at Verizon and nobody gives a sh-t about you or your accomplishments! Get your resume ready!
@OP I think you’ve described just about every manager at Verizon! The good ones are few and far between. I would start looking for internal and external opportunities. Documenting your accomplishments and any bad behavior on their part can be useful but it’s no silver bullet. IMO, you’re better off just moving on.
@OP You can start by using the proper ranking system. IYKYK