What do you think of bosses who ask lots of questions on how to do things?

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1. Jessica FerlandMay 7,2025 at 3:08PM UTC

   Is this boss new in their role or new to you as a supervisor? I would have more patience/grace in those circumstances. Maybe they want to know how YOU do thing (which is not a bad thing) or they may have bad social skills so this is how they are starting a conversation. In the absence of more context, it could be ok.

   There is also a comic reel out there about a worker named Veronica who tells it like it is in the workplace. It would never fly in real life, but man it is fulfilling to watch.

2. AnonymousMay 12,2025 at 5:27PM UTC

   Within the next few weeks, I am taking over a department that I have never worked in before and I have no idea how they do what they do or the processes involved. Upper management does not need me for that, the employees know how to build what they are building. They need me for the employee side of things. I have a fully engaged team that participates in discussions, is not afraid of change, they are not afraid to speak up when something is wrong. We have worked for 2 years on the basics and how to speak and be heard as more than just an average disgruntled employee. My employees would build a wall to protect me and they also know, I am always on the front line protecting them. The thing I am most proud of is I have NEVER, even when they were guilty, thrown anyone under the bus. If something fails, it is my responsibility. I should have done more follow up on the training. I try to treat people like they are human and in return, I have an incredible staff. I really hate leaving them.

   The department I am going in to needs these things terribly. You better believe within a month, I will know how they do what they do. I don't and won't be a do as I say, not as I do supervisor. Personally I don't respect managers/leaders who don't attempt to help when I need it and I don't expect employees who work for me to do it either.

3. AnonymousMay 7,2025 at 5:26PM UTC

   I love that! That shows they are engaged and want to understand and aren't afraid of looking like they don't know.

4. AnonymousMay 8,2025 at 6:42PM UTC

   Your posts might mean you're uncomfortable because this new boss might be thinking about changing somethings. They are trying to understand current process to make it better. Change is scary.

5. AnonymousMay 10,2025 at 5:15PM UTC

   Did you mean how "to" do things or how "you" do things? Are these things you would expect them to know? Not every manager needs to know the ins and outs of every person's daily routine. It may be simple curiosity because they may or may not know how the systems you interact with work, especially if they are more business-oriented or a senior manager.

   If they ask how "you" do something, it is a sign of curiosity and engagement in the process, perhaps to provide constructive feedback to streamline processes.

   The only time I see this as a problem is if they are asking how to do something from a subordinate about how to do their job (which they should already know how to do).

6. AnonymousMay 12,2025 at 3:54PM UTC

   ? Firstly, use the word Manager vs. Boss, the word boss is sort of derogatory as it connotes someone pushing you around. A good Manager wants to know what their employees are doing for the good of the role, the company and hopefully you. Let them know what you are doing with as much granularity as possible, find a path to asking for more work and goals that will showcase your success and your growth. Perhaps sharing what you like and don't like to do and also what you want to learn and how you learn will get you further into your career trajectory with their help.

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