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re: How should one go about annoying a micromanager
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:14 am to Lickitty Split
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:14 am to Lickitty Split
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Yeah you have no idea what a micromanager is. This person actually does no real work and can only criticize others work.
No. I am very hands-on to a fault. I would take tasks away. When I decided to give up on being the example, I found out my folks could do the work.
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Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:16 am to chrome_daddy
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To get them off your back, turn it around on them: - first of all tell them you are going to need more of their time daily to help you - document every interaction...make it clear you are taking notes when they are talking with you - When speaking w them, ask a ton of questions, even if you already know the answer - Send a recap of every interaction to them and ask them for feedback - demand daily meetings with them to review all of your tasks - if they are in meetings w you, randomly call them out ask them questions on the minutiae in front of others - The goal is to make their interactions w you so TEDIOUS they won't want to be around you
So you are that employee…jk, yes, these are the things to do…however, there is the chance of the “menage et toi” effect. They might be into it.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:17 am to WHATASHAME
My micromanager does no real work. I know all micromanagers are different but mine does very little.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:18 am to Lickitty Split
I feel like best way is just become completely helpless ask for input on every tiny thing until they can't stand it.
Where is X? Oh was waiting on your input on xyz.
Basically let the fire burn itself out
Where is X? Oh was waiting on your input on xyz.
Basically let the fire burn itself out
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:18 am to Lickitty Split
Send 75 emails per hour
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:19 am to Weekend Warrior79
Do your job right. But if this person is blatantly micromanaging, become an overachiever but with brutally, assertive, honest questions and answers. I work in a highly micromanaged field with millions of dollars involved daily and this worked for me!
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:22 am to RicePot318
My boss is like this, shedding tidbits of wisdom such as "let's get this fixed" and "what can we do to make sure this doesn't happen again"
I just answer all questions professionally, if it's not the first time he asks the question, I make sure to reference the initial question and response.
"Yes, we spoke about that on Monday, it is done"
Makes him back off a bit.
I just answer all questions professionally, if it's not the first time he asks the question, I make sure to reference the initial question and response.
"Yes, we spoke about that on Monday, it is done"
Makes him back off a bit.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:28 am to Lickitty Split
Print and post memes. Have Gif screen savers. 
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:51 am to BoogaBear
As a manager, if I have to micromanage you, I don't want you on the team. You're useless to me.
If I can't trust you to execute independently, then I don't need you. I can do it myself or find someone else that can.
If I can't trust you to execute independently, then I don't need you. I can do it myself or find someone else that can.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:52 am to chrome_daddy
This is as a retired executive, I have seen a lot of them, they are insecure, afraid to trust others and often feel intimidated by those who are suceesful... Constantly ask for details, fill their email and with responses to their micro... Never, trust them
Posted on 12/10/23 at 9:56 am to Lickitty Split
Plow his old lady while he watches.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 10:11 am to Lickitty Split
Had one on a project a few years ago.
He would call multiple times every two hours or so to go over minute details.
After a couple weeks I took screenshots of his calls on the the call log, added all the phone time together, and basically gave him a summary of how many hours a week of productive time I was losing because of his calls. It was over 6 hrs/week for 3 weeks. fricking nuts.
He would call multiple times every two hours or so to go over minute details.
After a couple weeks I took screenshots of his calls on the the call log, added all the phone time together, and basically gave him a summary of how many hours a week of productive time I was losing because of his calls. It was over 6 hrs/week for 3 weeks. fricking nuts.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 11:03 am to Lickitty Split
I always make annoying people live by their own rules
Posted on 12/10/23 at 11:06 am to WHATASHAME
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How about just meet or exceed his expectations…every time.
That doesn't work. I had a guy once who made extensive corrections to a (perfectly good) document I gave him. So I made his corrections and handed it back. Then he changed it back to the way it was when I first gave it to him.
With some guys you can't win.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 11:16 am to Lickitty Split
Have MACRO sex with his wife
Posted on 12/10/23 at 11:24 am to Lickitty Split
I had a shift lead years ago who was "micromanager" as you call it. How did I get back at him? I didn't do ANYTHING without asking the dude if it was okay or right. It wasn't just me, it was six of us on that team/shift. We all did it. It didn't matter how pointless and simple the task, we'd get him over there to get his input. Even when he was off on vacation, or what have you, we would call him probably twenty times a shift. He would also never take a break in peace. This went on for a couple of months until we completley and totally broke him. He left on his on volition after blowing up and embarrassing himself.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 11:40 am to LegendInMyMind
Reply to all emails with a book long response. Try to find the size limit for an email.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 11:41 am to Lickitty Split
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Just curious how you would annoy a micromanager.
I keep him the dark on everything possible.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 11:44 am to Lickitty Split
Have them look over and check literally everything you do.
Posted on 12/10/23 at 11:46 am to Lickitty Split
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this person should be fired but the nature of the situation is they won’t be fired.
Black female huh?
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