Comment by gt0
I am in a mixed spot. My direct manager is good, competent and we get on well.
The CEO is pleasant but incompetent, if he gets involved with a project directly, he'll make it worse not better.
For me, it's a balance, if I'm still reasonably happy going into work, I'll stick with it. When it starts to change that I semi-dread it, it's time to go.
Right now, I'm casually looking for other jobs, not committed to leaving, but seeing what my options are. It's a shame because I like my manager, and I like my colleagues, if only the CEO would just stay out of the day to day stuff.
> Right now, I'm casually looking for other jobs, not committed to leaving, but seeing what my options are. It's a shame because I like my manager, and I like my colleagues, if only the CEO would just stay out of the day to day stuff.
If you find yourself having a viable employment alternative, perhaps having a conversation with your CEO addressing his micromanagement could be had? Of course, I recommend not sharing your employment options with coworkers (including the CEO) as this might complicate matters.