What to Do When Your Boss Ignores You?
People don’t quit bad jobs, they quit bad managers. Unfortunately, 82% of bosses have landed their position “accidentally” — they’ve been promoted without getting any extra training on managing people effectively.
Loads of things come out of that. Your boss may be not great at communicating their expectations, managing priorities, or even talking to their teams at all.
So how would you react when your boss ignores you? Let’s unpack this.
What Does It Mean When Your Boss Ignores You?
The honest answer—it can mean almost anything. Your boss may be elbow-deep in other priority work or going through some personal issues.
Don’t immediately assume the worst. Here’s why a good boss ignores you:
- They have too many conflicting priorities at this time
- They’re dealing with an unsustainable workload
- They’re taking on extra responsibility from a colleague
- They’re dealing with some health issues or family problems
On the other hand, if you’ve been noticing a consistent cool down towards you over time, rather than a sudden change, there may be other factors in play.…