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1) Consider first the possibility that this is not a problem you can fix, and you may have to either live with it, or leave the company. Attempting to get the

1) Consider first the possibility that this is not a problem you can fix, and you may have to either live with it, or leave the company. Attempting to get the CTO removed from their job, will typically (if it doesn't work) get you removed from your job instead. If it's that bad, perhaps it would be better to just start job-hunting. 2) It is possible that the CTO doesn't care, but it's also possible that they care but just don't know what to do about it. If the CTO had an assistant who was good at managing things, they might be willing to let that assistant do the things they aren't. Convincing the CTO to get an assistant to manage stuff like support requests, infra needs, etc. might fix the problem. She may also be actually good at very high level stuff you don't see, like for example relations with other CxO's, at your company or customers.

notechthrowaway 2y ago
Thanks for the response. This is something I want to address as I enjoy my job quite a bit outside of this. As far as the second point goes, she has had assistants over the years but the same dynamic has persisted. I've been with this company with much lower headcount and associated workload - everything was the same.
m348e912 2y ago
> Attempting to get the CTO removed from their job, will typically (if it doesn't work) This is very accurate, the CTO may be in place for reasons you may not fully understand and may be protected. Think of of it as a union job where only the most gross of incompetence will result in the loss of one's position. The likely outcome is the CTO will find out that you have raised concerns and you will as a result be targeted. Yes workplace retaliation is not allowed, but it is not uncommon, especially if the executive feels threatened. If you do want to raise concerns, use ChatGPT to word it professionally and carefully and be prepared to jump ship if things go south.

notechthrowaway 2y ago

Thanks for the response. This is something I want to address as I enjoy my job quite a bit outside of this. As far as the second point goes, she has had assistants over the years but the same dynamic has persisted. I've been with this company with much lower headcount and associated workload - everything was the same.

m348e912 2y ago

> Attempting to get the CTO removed from their job, will typically (if it doesn't work) This is very accurate, the CTO may be in place for reasons you may not fully understand and may be protected. Think of of it as a union job where only the most gross of incompetence will result in the loss of one's position. The likely outcome is the CTO will find out that you have raised concerns and you will as a result be targeted. Yes workplace retaliation is not allowed, but it is not uncommon, especially if the executive feels threatened. If you do want to raise concerns, use ChatGPT to word it professionally and carefully and be prepared to jump ship if things go south.