Message #79963

[claudiamag]

Once upon a time, earlier in my career, I worked for someone like this and I understand how incredibly frustrating it can be.

I honestly think its just a learning period.  You've only been there for a month, give it some time.  You are still learning his style.  However, you have to remember he is learning as much as you are, probably more since it sounds like he's never had an assistant before and was used to doing everything himself.  He probably doesn't realize he's not sharing as much information with you as you need.  You are basically going to have to guide him through the process of having and using an assistant and communicating with that person.  Believe me, its not easy but it can definitely be done.   

Its going to take a lot of patience on your part, but I would continue trying to open up the channels of communication with him.  Sooner or later he will catch on and realize how much easier his life is going to be if he actually utilizes your skill and reliquishes some of his workload to you.  It will probably happen very slowly, but it will eventually happen.  I'm sure after a while, you'll get a better footing in your new position.  You know that person I mentioned that I worked for at the in the past?  We got to be totally in synch with each other and I ended up working for him for about 6 years!  Actually we are still good friends and talk to each other at least once a month (we are both in different countries now).  Good luck!