Power-tripping middle management is unfortunately a common issue. The question I'd ask is whether this behavior is limited to interviews, or whether it's just p

Power-tripping middle management is unfortunately a common issue. The question I'd ask is whether this behavior is limited to interviews, or whether it's just particularly visible in the interview situation with the largest power imbalance. Are there other places whether the manager abuses power dynamics or makes life difficult to sate an ego? - Do they involve themselves in situations where they're unnecessary? - Do they make employees grovel and beg for vacation time? - Are annual reviews a cavalcade of negative feedback where people are just happy they didn't get fired? - Are people afraid to speak up in the workplace?