My old boss at my company runs the data science team. I was hired and put on her team because they didn't really have a place specifically for what I do. At the beginning of the year, they moved me off her team because they had hired a new informatics director who fits better with what I do. (My old boss never told me about the change in teams. I got sprung on that in a team meeting.) He has been on board for 3 months now and is doing great getting up to speed. I am still mostly on my own. I lead our three-person team. I am here because I have had to have a couple of calls with my old boss, and she has been openly insulting to me. Today, she specifically said she didn't think I should do my work without someone checking on me or going over what I do. There is no one to go over what I do, and I have been doing it for almost two years now. The company itself is a cluster. Everyone is doing the best they can with little or no help or knowledge of other teams' jobs. I have been a good employee, communicative, and doing the best I can with the chaos. And what she said today really rubbed me the wrong way. Not sure if it is because of my old issues or if it was really insulting. I want to say something to someone, but I know Hr is on the company's side. I want to go to my big boss, but she was on the call. As was my new boss. I worry about getting to the point I was at my last job, where everyone is discounting what I do because of snide little comments like this. Should i leave it be? I don't see her much anymore.

7 Comments

1. Slava BodnarSeptember 9,2026 at 12:30PM UTC

   I don’t think you’re overreacting. Her comment sounds dismissive, especially given how long you’ve been handling the work independently. I’d mention it calmly to your new boss and keep notes if it becomes a pattern. I also came across https://magnetic-slots.com.de while browsing other pages.

2. AnonymousSeptember 9,2026 at 3:22PM UTC

   I think saying something here is warranted-who what gets said to is your decision. To go to the source-your old boss-and let her know that those comments feel inaccurate and hurtful would be to stop them at the source. However, knowing that your boss was in the same meeting and heard them-there's an opportunity for discussion there that feels more natural-to say, "I know you heard __ say that my work needs checked. I want to talk about that with you and resolve any questions you have, because I was surprised and hurt by that comment." In the end, you want your relationships with those you interact with most frequently to be positive. If you also have the opportunity/confidence to stop it at the source, that could be great, but this person also may be toxic and further interaction may end poorly for you.

3. AnonymousSeptember 9,2026 at 8:49PM UTC

   There is another possibility here - Hard to tell as you don't say exactly what you do. Sometimes those with jobs a level up feel threatened by your competence. Worth speaking with her and finding out where she is coming from. However, look for the message beneath what she conveys. Would not hurt to begin looking outside the company, particularly if there is little to no substance behind her criticisms. Also, should you change companies, you may find a less chaotic environment. May be worth an exploration on that basis alone.

4. Adrian ByrneSeptember 10,2026 at 6:00AM UTC

   That kind of comment can feel upsetting, especially after doing the same work independently for so long. I think it is worth discussing calmly with your current boss and getting clear feedback. Keeping a record of your work may also help if similar comments continue, and CV services( https://www.cvwritingservice.ie/executive-cv ) can help when it is time to explore new opportunities.

5. shamimSeptember 10,2026 at 3:55PM UTC

   I’d probably document what was said and keep an eye on whether it becomes a pattern. One comment can be handled differently from someone repeatedly undermining your work, especially when you already have a new boss and have been doing the job successfully for two years. Since your new boss was on the call, I’d also have a private conversation with them about how the comment came across rather than going straight to HR. If it happens again, you’ll have a clearer pattern to point to. https://thegolfprints.com/collections/golf-course-prints

6. Changemaker828603September 11,2026 at 9:18PM UTC

   Just ask her if she wants to review it. And brush off your resume.

7. AnonymousSeptember 22,2026 at 3:04PM UTC

   I don't think the poster is saying that the new boss was on the same call where the old boss insulted her. Regardless, I would (once I've calmed down) ask her for a meeting and say I value her feedback, blah, blah, and respectfully ask for examples that indicated that someone should be checking my work. Get specific examples and if she can't recall anything (probably), I would recap the meeting in an email, just the facts, no emotion, and essentially documenting the whole exchange. Then if the new boss brings up that he heard.... you can forward the email with the facts to him. Best of luck! Please follow up and tell us how it went.