I work in medical administration and we got a new director 6 months ago.

12 Comments

1. AnonymousFebruary 6,2026 at 11:49PM UTC

   Collect evidence or proof you are being overworked and your career is being sabotaged by this guy.

   Cultivate your own network and pursue new internal leads. If you can,make HR or your union aware of what is happening.

2. SPQFebruary 8,2026 at 4:25PM UTC

   Have you had a conversation about your workload?

   You didn't mention it so it sounds like you're allowing boundaries to be overstepped.

   Have that honest heart-to-heart first. Point out that as much as he needs you and that you want to help, you can't run on fumes.

3. GirlBossanova934974February 9,2026 at 7:35PM UTC

   This one is as old as Noah and the ark. You are dealing with an inexperienced manager who is making a living off your work and his inability to properly assign tasks to members of staff. As a manager, you want to avoid future time bombs by putting too much on one person and not having your staff cross-trained. If that person walks out, you are out of luck! I work for a company and that just happened to us.....This manager needs to roll up his sleeves and get the rest of his staff trained up and ready.

4. AnonymousFebruary 10,2026 at 1:56PM UTC

   If you think he feels you're that valuable (the department will collapse without you), then he will fight to keep you. Document your accomplishments, use ChatGPT or another AI to put together an unemotional case for yourself (with your accomplishments reasonable demands) and set up a meeting.

5. AnonymousFebruary 10,2026 at 1:56PM UTC

   I agree with the comment about having a conversation with your boss. Write down what you want to say and practice/role play with a coach, someone you trust, or a family member. Also and without you saying, you seem to be letting this person make you feel guilty when you apply for something and you pull back. You cannot change him but you can change what you do and how you react. Talk to a coach (if offered at your company). Your conversations are confidential and they can help you gain some of the courage you might be lacking.

6. AnonymousFebruary 10,2026 at 5:25PM UTC

   Have you ever sat him down and talked about what you want your career progression to be and look like? Craft a document with what you have achieved and then use that to put together a timeline (real dates) with which to move ahead. Ask for his endorsement of this and let him know that for now you have to cap your work time to 40 hours (give or take a few) to focus on your own growth. Let him know that while he feels you are valuable your personal value is in moving ahead within the team and perhaps training your replacement for the administrivia you are not into. You can do this but you have to speak up and advocate for yourself. If he values you so much let him know that he needs to see you through better financial rewards for your work and extra work. Learn to say no, or no not now and then when you have too much to do and cannot take or make the time for yourself you can step away to take care of your own interests. Work is not indentured servitude unless you make it that. Take control you will feel better if you do. Will it be hard to shift the power dynamic? Only if you let it. Speak up, don't remain silent.

7. AnonymousFebruary 11,2026 at 12:53AM UTC

   I have had 1/1 and have asked to switch to projects but now things are changing and he no longer wants me

   to focus on anything else. Many people don’t know HCA is all about numbers they don’t care about your progress and raises. I have been applying to internal roles but haven’t had much luck either. My boss doesn’t find any opportunities that I could be a good fit for and recommend me. I just spend lots of time stuck to my desk. No growth and I feel stagnant and depleted.

8. AnonymousFebruary 11,2026 at 6:21PM UTC

   OP above. It sounds like it might be time to consider a move to a company that is not market (money) driven. Your reasons for leaving are that you want to work for a company that is mission driven and not finance driven. That may be a hard go since in this economy it's all about making cash. Find a happy medium or decide to stay and only do the bare minimum to get through the day in your current role. Controlling your own career should be your next big job move and finding a place where the rungs are many and the opportunities for your success are rich and varied. Wishing you good luck.

9. TamaraFebruary 10,2026 at 10:14PM UTC

   I would tell him the volume of work is too high for one person to manage, and ask him for a priority list. Then you can tackle the work in the order specified, and not completely stress yourself out. It can't all be highest priority, there have to be some things that can be saved until later. Then look for another job, it sounds like you are effective and he's trying to manipulate you into staying. Continue to look for internal roles if you can do it without alerting him. Good luck!

10. AnonymousFebruary 15,2026 at 1:41PM UTC

    My advise is to talk to your boss. Set up a meeting and title the meeting Career Development. Go prepared with your current achievements, all trainings , volunteer work and anything work related that makes you look good. During the meeting take the opportunity to inform your boss what your expectations are going forward . This conversation done in a professional way, will change your life positively. On the other end keep looking for other opportunities. Join a Job Seekers Network near you.

11. Eileen DonovanFebruary 16,2026 at 4:05PM UTC

    You need to update your resume and start looking.

12. AnonymousFebruary 22,2026 at 3:18PM UTC

    Twenty cents in the last two years? I don't care if you were getting free lunches and massages, that's ridiculous. Give yourself a raise and go elsewhere.