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> One of the things I have noticed in both my full time jobs at this point is that my direct managers have had no idea what I do day to day. FYI: This isn’t no
by PragmaticPulp 5y ago
> One of the things I have noticed in both my full time jobs at this point is that my direct managers have had no idea what I do day to day.
FYI: This isn’t normal. It’s not even particularly common in the industry as a whole. It is, however, a hallmark of dysfunctional companies that are headed in the wrong direction.
If you find yourself consistently stuck under clueless managers or working in companies that reward all the wrong things, it might be worth reevaluating your choice of companies and shaking up your career a bit.
It’s not good to be stuck in dysfunctional companies for years. This is how people become disgruntled and cynical.
- MattGaiser 5y agoI am "reevaluating" my choice of companies for other reasons [0], but it is interesting to learn that this abnormal. That is an organizational thing, as my manager is part of the "leadership" team, so he often has wall to wall meetings. I will be sure to inquire about this in interviews then. Thank you. I very much had the impression that management was often distant. [0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28353182 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28353182