I made the mistake of continually thinking my problem was those who led, then realizing it was me, then losing most of my self-confidence.
I recommend not doing what I did. If it’s a bad fit, get out. It’s damaging.
I recommend not doing what I did. If it’s a bad fit, get out. It’s damaging.
But management doesn’t have to be a five star psychopath to be incapable of correction from below. This is one of those times where simply desiring to act in bad faith and the societal backing of management makes a direct report or worker unable to counter the bad faith actions in any meaningful way on average. I’ve done it, I know how to do it, and it takes an incredible amount of wisdom and luck to pull off.