#micromanagement

The people are smart, supportive, and easy to work with, especially offshore IT teams and there’s a real sense that everyone’s pulling in the same direction. Management gives you room to do your job without micromanaging, and the focus on long-term thinking makes the work feel meaningful instead of rushed. It’s a solid, positive environment overall. Five star company for sure.

I noticed an opening in this department. Does anyone have experience or know anything about working for this department? Do they use Verint? Do they micromanage the heck out of you? I presently work for Humana , just trying to get away from the horrible management I have presently.

Regionals should be let go too. What CVS doesn't need is another useless middle management position crabbing about metrics. That's exactly what's wrong with CVS. DL's are bad, regional directors are worse. Stores do not need constant micromanaging. What stores need is support in the form of hours and staffing, and better wages/benefits. Field leadership adds ZERO value to stores when all they do is crab at you because you didn't meet some arbitrary metric of the month. Meanwhile there's only 2 people working and it's crazy busy. Store visits by higher-ups are nothing but dog and pony shows because they don't want to see how things really are. And THAT'S why field leaders need to go.

Has anyone actually looked at an org chart recently? DDAT has more directors, VPs, lead directors, AVPs than they know what to do with.....yet they push the bottom feeders to do 4x the work for a 2016 salary. Its becoming simply gross. Ive also noticed some teams where the entire team is "away" all day long, yet here i am a loyal ethical employee being micromanaged l. Nothing makes semse in this company at all.

Gotta make sure you stay on the right side of management

Dan said he won't use Slack. If my little green light isn't on I get an inquiry as to why not. Now I will just tell the bosses to go Slack themselves.

I work in new team, we deliver "nothing" because PO talk like he is on dr-gs changing his mind every second week. Moreover he is micromanaging us not to do stuff, it feels like he don`t want us to deliver this and prove idea was ....

I was bored last sprint so I did more than a task which would my high school kid do to experiment. As a result I got to listen to a "talk" for "doing wrong stuff". At same time we have a guy in team which delivers ZERO and its fine.

I am starting to hate software dev as I am not even allowed to do anything any more. Like I wanted to be engineer to build things, have solutions to help some with something, not to sit 50% of my day on meetings and deal with architects which cant even write hello world and their git is totally EMPTY, but they can say AI AI AI... and agentic AI.

I did not receive a single valuable training in the "research" field we are doing, but my training backlog is full of useless trainings about nothing like that AI joke we got inspire shout out recently :D.

I am starting to think to quit without other job, because most I hate in my career is when I can't do work because it make others look bad.

Anyone else see similarities to Cares and Targets 10-4 program?. Thought micromanagement was bad before now they have daily observations, other branch employees spying on each other ans numerous new click counters that will be a reason to deny annual incentives. Wish we could just opt out of the incentive plan and be left alone to truly focus on the job not bean counting.

IT is primarily focused on India, and I dislike this trend. They are the main reason for disruptions in US work culture, often exhibiting micromanagement. We had very great leaders, they were let go to be replaced. Any organizational announcements or changes were only meant to promote "birds of a weather flock together". Look at org chart and when you know budgets are tight, chop off the managed services. Additionally, leadership, including directors and VPs, seems to be accepting kickbacks from managed services to bring in cheaper labor. I'm uncertain about what the future holds for American workers and the next generation. US jobs and companies are for US people not for Asians.

This company has the most micro managing toxic leadership ever. Avoid it if you can. The pressure is productivity. It's a sweatshop. Leadership will smile while they stab you in the back. Hypocrisy is big here.

For 11 years I had the kindest manager, a year ago that changed and they split up our team, because he was promoted. Rightfully so.. My Manager now is so micromanaging I am suffocating. In every email and slack message she asks you to reconfirm everything you supply her. Triple the work on each task. She has been with the O for 28 years, and started as an admin. Kudos to her for rising through the ranks. Not well liked or respected locally, by default they promoted her.. . To live a more healthier life I am looking for a new job. Will that solve all my problems, not really. However I will most likely be spending less time in the bathroom from the stress. Peace and love all.

ISG Engineering leadership, the SVPs and above are abject failures. They have absolutely no clue what’s going on are talentless and got to where they are either because the talented people left or they got a package. Going to meetings with them and listening to the philosophize about S@S is ridiculous or hearing them bicker about the d-mbest thing is just embarrassing. You are embarrassing yourselves and your too stupid to know it.

They’re in capable of changing and being any better than who and what they are today. You try to raise the bar, get them to improve and they absolutely cannot. The engineers can but their leadership just can’t get their mind out of their myopic way of working. They think they’re top notch engineering leaders but when you try to challenge them they just fall apart and complain.

They’re incapable of creating anything innovative, and getting them to actually invest in anything is a chore. They’re 100% manufacturing and operations leaders and that’s about it.

The culture these leaders have built in the short time they’ve been in place is horrible. They’ve put in place a micromanagement structure masked by “S@S” which is just a control mechanism because they have no talent. When you have talent you need much less process. By putting impediment processes in place they’re putting a culture of blame in place.

They’re too arrogant and ignorant to even know they’ve taken the organization backwards at least 5 years. At the end of the day, you didn’t earn your role. People left and had nobody else. You play politics instead of having talent, people with talent intimidate you so you sideline them. You polish your rock, thinking you’re a varsity team, while in reality you’re still in a freshman league.

It appears that top leadership has been making frequent visits to this site. While their presence may be intended to demonstrate oversight or support, it has raised concerns among employees about the underlying agenda. Many perceive this level of involvement as a form of micromanagement, which can be demoralizing for the broader team.

These visits are often conducted with significant comfort and catered hospitality, perhaps to maintain favorable impressions. However, this creates a contrast with how resource allocation is handled for employees at operational levels. When project teams need to travel overseas, cost-cutting measures are strictly enforced, with limitations on the number of travelers and budget constraints. This imbalance can lead to frustration and a sense of inequity.

To rebuild trust and morale, leadership could focus on transparency in their purpose for site visits, demonstrate genuine engagement with employees at all levels, and ensure that organizational policies reflect fairness and shared responsibility.

Micromanagement, no innovation in person 5 days 9 hours, for what? for the stock to drop 50%!
even now they didn't learn anything, we were told not to day trade in the office.
work on innovation , learn from paypal. just silos, too much process for years. too many slackers , just talking non stop 9 to 6 in the office, how will that create Next Gen Products ?

they said all is well but there will be silent RIFs. thats the only way to pumpup the stock.

I lost all my gains from working out and became fat working day and night for this company. Now I don’t even complete my tasks and management is micro managing me/constantly asking me to present things about AI to the team. I don’t hang out with friends as much and have very little time to date/do activities.

I’m only 2 years out of college and know getting fired/PIP will likely force me out of tech forever and into low-skill no degree required work but that is concerning me less every day.

Our teams work so hard even being short staffed. Last week we had a great visit from our regional! Then this week our market manager came in and ripped us! The club looks the same as last week! So if a sign is a little crooked, or a pallet not on the line, we fail. Is it like that everywhere?

I predict that I’ll be terminated for cause. With decades of service, numerous awards and accolades, the company will use that to not pay my severance of six figures. All because I didn’t spend eight hours a day three days a week being a desk jockey in a cube farm.
I spent decades trying to perform exceptional service every single time. Focus used to be on getting the job and the projects completed.
This new form of micromanagement is challenging to navigate with so many new detailed company policies to observe.
I really used to like this company. My 9 to 5 was actually 5 to 9 as I found my work extremely gratifying.
So, if I don’t have any severance paperwork to sign with the disparagement clause, then hello social media, my new friends. I’ll be happy to tell the world about the inner workings I’ve seen over the past several decades. Stephen King, I might have a new horror story for you.

I've been here for a year and I've come to realize my manager can’t let anything go. He changes directions mid-project, gives out bad info, and sticks his nose into things he clearly doesn’t understand. Every decision turns into a meeting about making his own boss happy instead of getting the job done. It’s exhausting and makes it really hard to get any work completed efficiently. Is this a known Wells Fargo thing or did I just get very unlucky?

In recent interactions, I’ve noticed a shift in leadership approach where supervisors are prioritizing directive control over collaborative friendliness. This manifests as micromanaging daily tasks, decisions, and workflows, which can feel overly authoritative rather than supportive.
While clear guidance is appreciated, this “bossy” style risks demotivating employees by limiting autonomy and trust. It may lead to reduced creativity, higher stress levels, and lower job satisfaction, as team members feel their expertise isn’t valued. For instance, constant oversight on routine matters can stifle initiative and make the work environment feel restrictive rather than empowering.

Why centene managers are doing more micromanagement and have very high expectations. Is there too much pressure coming from top management. I have never worked with any company with this kind of work pressure

It was asked if Imperial would consider work from home arrangements for those who are not able to relocate. The answer was a resounding NO - as the Company values collaboration which is most effectively achieved through face-to-face interaction. What a LOAD of crock!! Collaboration can be achieved in many diverse forms, Imperial just wants to micromanage because they don’t trust their employees! Everyone knows they allow that set-up on select people (the “favorites”)

It has been said time and time again that Return to Office is not mandated. Yet leadership has mentioned that there will be people walking around auditing who is present. Has Cisco gone full on micro managing?

Predictions indicate that ExxonMobil may face significant layoffs in 2025 due to ongoing cost-cutting measures and restructuring efforts.

Context and Predictions

Recent discussions among employees and industry analysts suggest that ExxonMobil is preparing for substantial workforce reductions over the next few years. Concerns have been raised about the company's commitment to achieving $7 billion in structural cost savings, which may lead to layoffs across various departments and locations, including key operational areas in the United States and internationally.

Employee Sentiments

Many employees express anxiety about job security, citing a culture of increased micromanagement, turnover, and a push for higher productivity with fewer resources. There are indications that the company may continue to outsource jobs and reduce benefits, further contributing to a challenging work environment.

Financial Performance

While ExxonMobil reported strong financial results in the second quarter of 2025, including earnings of $7.1 billion, the company is also focusing on cost-saving strategies to maintain profitability amid fluctuating market conditions. This dual focus on financial performance and cost reduction may lead to difficult decisions regarding staffing levels.
ExxonMobil

In summary, while ExxonMobil's financial health appears robust, the combination of cost-cutting initiatives and employee concerns suggests that layoffs could be a significant aspect of the company's strategy moving forward into 2025. Employees and stakeholders are advised to stay informed about developments as the situation evolves.

We lost a great manager. They decided to nuke our department for no good reason and then handed the pieces to someone who loves micromanaging and playing politics. I went from enjoying my job to dreading it within a few weeks. Again, for no good reason! This place makes no sense to me.

Five years of micromanaging, angry clients, and being treated like a kid. I finally hit the point where I said no more. Scariest move of my life but now I sleep through the night.

Anyone else’s managers suddenly started micromanaging THE HE-L out of them??!?! No??? Just me??!! My boss straight up asked me why I’ve been away from my desk for so long because they stalked my Teams status (I put a hold on my calendar) and when I told them I had a doc appt, they asked “with who?”…. Did I really need to tell my boss I was at the gyno? Even with stupid tasks like replying to emails, my boss will Teams me and say “when are you planning on responding back to that email that just came in 2 minutes ago???” Like jeez they underpay us, ask us to come in 4 days, and micromanage? Big brother much?

On Thursday, several internal staff members were let go as part of the company’s ongoing restructuring under the TKO Group Holdings umbrella.

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I joined about ten months ago and it was great for the first six months. But lately, everything I do is suddenly under a microscope, tasks feel impossible, and I’m left out of key meetings. My work isn’t acknowledged, and my role keeps changing. Is this just how things are, or is it a sign I’m being edged out?

No, I am not on a PIP but was on my first run at Dell, lol. Fkn Pro support bro...

If you get put on a PIP you are still expected to show up and do your job every day. If you choose to just not come in anymore then, they will just fire you - which is literally what a PIP is for anyways - but you won't get any type of severance, or pay for no shows, so might as well milk them for that check.

If you are put on a PIP, they are basically trying to force you to quit. Your job is 100x harder on a PIP than it should be and are micromanaged like a mo-o. Instead of quitting, continue to go in, do whatever tf you want to do and make sure it's the absolute bare minimum. A paycheck is a paycheck so, make dell pay you out for doing a cr-p job. They legally have to pay you so, do the minimum possible. They plan on firing you anyways so who tf cares at this point?

Go in. Do the bare minimum at most. Just show up and pretend to work in all honesty...

I was on a PIP years ago when i was in the Pro Support dept. and I showed up, did the bare minimum, collected my checks and that was it. They monitored our calls and etc... via a program called (I think it was called anyways) "ICE" and I disabled that, then ran a simple script to prevent an automatic reinstall. So I'd take calls, talk for a while then hang up to make it seem as if i was "working."

Which was hilarious becuase I was called in a week later or so to go over my PIP cr-p and they were baffled as to how and why they had no records of anything after xyz date. I told them idfk, just doing my job bros. They didn't have an answer because they had no idea how or why it wasn't being tracked so, that was that.

A week before I was to fail my PIP I quit. Applied for unemployment and received it. Got paid for an extra check as well because my manager was "fond" of me lmfao.

Long story short, drag that sh-t out and milk it. Do the minimum to stay on the PIP and then when it's coming to an end, just quit. BUT, do it professionally. As in tell your manager first because then you might not get unemployment.