> makes less money than you is managing you , doesn't really work It can, managing is (should be) a collaborative effort. It only is a problem if the manager m

> makes less money than you is managing you , doesn't really work It can, managing is (should be) a collaborative effort. It only is a problem if the manager manages in a non collaborative forceful top down manner. It's all a question about communication skills. Like in some sports you will find top players earning multiple times of what their trainer earns, and potentially having enough influence to get their trainer fired. They work together with the trainer for optimal results. Similar enough wealthy people hire fitness trainer, or people which manage their cullender, schedule, appointments and might even majorly decide career directions. And it still works even through the person in power is the person being managed.