Challenging Manager Advice
Listener seeks advice on dealing with a challenging manager and overcoming imposter syndrome. Kate and Doree discuss separating manager issues from personal insecurities and recommend resources like Ask a Manager for support.In this clip
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I'm also frustrated about how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed. Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently, but overall, I have a weird relationship with this one manager at work. I'm going to change how I've been acting. I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. It's just this one person, and I need to change my attitude. She rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations without letting me continue. It's very different from everyone else there. While it's useful in some ways, it's also frustrating. How should I handle this situation?
I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too? But now, I'm feeling like I've had a negative impression on everyone and done a horrible job this summer. I know I haven't; I'm getting a return offer. But what is this feeling of self-doubt?
I'm also frustrated about how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed—during interactions with a manager at work—responsive and thankful but also annoyed. Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently. I have a weird relationship with this manager. I'm going to change how I've been acting. I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. It's just this one person, and I need to change my attitude. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?