Thesamiam13x

Sales

Everything going downhill for me...

Sigh just wanting to vent really.

Apparently I'm not doing as good as I thought I would be. Even though I feel comfortable my manager isn't so they are on calls with me as well.

I feel like I need to be perfect for my manager to let me run calls myself.... Am I not allowed to make mistakes and learn from them?

I also don't know who's on my side anymore even with my colleague, can't even joke with them. No idea what they are saying behind my back.

My hands are tied and I'm left with having to look for a new company which sucks but I have no choice.

I know I'm being vague but didn't want to go in to too much details just in case.

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punishedlad

Tycoon

Business Development Team Lead

Getting micro-managed is super annoying, and if it's pushing you out the door, so be it.

On the topic of colleagues talking behind your back, you can only control what you can control. Obsessing or worrying about what others think can be a huge hindrance and is a waste of mental energy. If you're bringing your genuine self to the table, and folks don't like it,🤷

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Excellent answer. The big red flag is the micromanagement. If that is hindering your performance, then that's a problem.

Coworkers - the only thing to remember is that emails can be forwarded, Teams/Slack chats can be cut and pasted and forwarded, not to mention your company has access to your electronic communications if they want anyway. Keep gossip and anything suspect out of any internal communications so that you're not in trouble if someone sees something inappropriate.

Thesamiam13x

Celebrated Contributor

Sales

Thanks for the advice!!

oldcloser

Arsonist

💀

This. All of it!

Thesamiam13x

Celebrated Contributor

Sales

For sure!

Maximas

Tycoon

Senior Sales Executive

Exactly!

Thesamiam13x

Celebrated Contributor

Sales

Thanks for the input!! Yes right now it definitely micromanaging, all eyes on me.

Diablo

Politicker

Sr. AE

Don’t you think that the right choice vis-a-vis getting pressed and micromanaged. Things happen for good and for a reason. Wish you luck and good vibes.

Thesamiam13x

Celebrated Contributor

Sales

Thank you!!!

Kosta_Konfucius

Politicker

Sales Rep

It's important to remember that everyone makes mistakes, and that it's a natural part of the learning process. It's also important to have a supportive work environment where you feel like you can learn and grow without fear of being judged or criticized.

Really sorry to hear this

Thesamiam13x

Celebrated Contributor

Sales

Exactly. I need to be able to grow but in the case I can't. Thank you!

Jigawatt

Opinionated

Sales Engineer

Any time you're getting micro-managed like that, it's time to find a new gig. The next step is PIP or fired.

Thesamiam13x

Celebrated Contributor

Sales

Yea I feel like it's getting there.

pirate

Big Shot

🦜☠️ Account Executive

I had a micromanager once. It was awful. I learned a lot though. So you just tell them EVERYTHING. You ask about EVERYTHING. You tell them what you're doing and what you're struggling with and they'll be invested and eventually let you be because it's too taxing on them... Or you can leave the company. Colleagues, start being super helpful to any new people and sharing useful webinars and links in the chat

Pachacuti

Politicker

They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy

From what you said I don’t know if the root problem is you, your manager, or the company. But what’s apparent to me is that you don’t mesh well with that company’s culture.

I highly suggest you sharpen the resume and start looking for your next gig since it’s probably just a matter of time before that becomes an involuntary activity.

Thesamiam13x

Celebrated Contributor

Sales

Could be all the above, but you're right I will be sharpening my resume!

CuriousFox

WR Officer

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A better life is out there for you boo.

Thesamiam13x

Celebrated Contributor

Sales

Ha for sure, thanks!

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