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> I have emails from the CEO personally thanking me for my commitment in going way over what was expected when basically saving the institution during lockdown,
by minimaul 5y ago
> I have emails from the CEO personally thanking me for my commitment in going way over what was expected when basically saving the institution during lockdown, so now I also feel kind of personally insulted and victim of ham-handed collective punishment.
Have you used these to go to your CEO directly re your WFH request? It's where I'd start.
- greedo 5y agoDepending on how flat your organization is, this would be a job killer in many companies. Your CEO may grant you WFH, but all of the execs you report to will be aware of you going over their heads. Depending on how much political capital you have, this can be very risky.
- aaaaaaaaata 5y agoBe a rung in an unfulfilled ladder, that'll be fine?
- greedo 5y agoNope, work with your direct manager and if that's ineffective, change jobs. The amount of times you'd be able to access the CEO for help is extremely low. If you've developed a "Rabbi" at your company, you might be able to circumvent a bad manager eventually, but until you escape his influence and control you'll have to deal with him. Get a new job is usually the best way to deal with poor immediate managers.