Message #74786

[gee4]

Peaches, I hate to say it, but that is life.

I have come across this attitude in a lot of companies I have worked and in recent years dealt with a very awkward character.  No matter what I did or suggested, he just carried on doing what HE wanted.  In the end there was nothing I could do.

If you can, I suggest having a quiet word initially to explain your frustration and how things could work better if only X, Y and Z would happen.  I tried this, so hopefully your boss might be a little more "open".

Remember as I have said many times, a lot of managers/directors do not want to be managed 100% of the time, whereas others require you to practically spoon feed them.  It depends on the individual.  Maybe this person wants to change things a bit.  Have you established that?  How he wants to work?  Did you sit down and discuss things?

The one thing I would take advantage of is your review or appraisal.  If things haven't changed in 6-12 months then that is your opportunity to highlight how frustrating it is "trying to be proactive and not receiving information I need".  If you can't get that across now, then file and note it for future reference.