Here’s What to Do When Your Boss Makes You Feel Incompetent
Let’s talk about the very specific hell that is feeling constantly incompetent at work, not because you are, but because your boss seems to think your entire existence is one big clerical error.
Maybe they nitpick your every email. Maybe they sigh audibly when you speak. Or maybe — and this is fun — they criticize you so much you start wondering if you hallucinated that whole “Employee of the Month” thing.
So…how do you act when your boss makes you feel incompetent? Let’s unpack it.
What to Do When Your Boss Makes You Feel Incompetent
When your boss makes you feel incompetent on a repeat basis, it messes with your head.
One minute, you’re exacting in your work. Next, you’re spiraling over whether “Kind regards” sounded too passive-aggressive.
So, before you let their constant fault-finding cause deep havoc, here’s what you need to do.
Understand What’s Really Going On
It’s important to first understand what the deal is with your boss. …