Has anyone worked for a micromanager boss before? I'm having the highest level of difficulty dealing with the situation and it's causing severe stress in my life. I'm a permanent work from home, causing me to bring work situations into my everyday life and the life of my family. I'm talking about increased agitation, yelling, decreased motivation to exercise etc.
So, what's the best way to deal with a micromanager boss? P.S - I'm looking for a new job, hoping for a way out.
To be honest, and many may say it is wrong, but usually the best option is to quit your job. Get a job lined up and give 2-weeks notice. Don't sit there and make a fuss at your exit interview about how mess up your boss is. It's based on my experience that in most situations there is something inherently wrong with the organization and there is not much you can do to change that. Your boss is a micromanager, it is most likely something that is part of his personality or shitty management style he's acquired over the years. In general, unless you get him fired somehow (and no one knows about it) or if he dies/quits, there isn't much you can do.
If you do try to "go over his head" he can simply come back and twist the shit out of everything and make it like it's your fault. "Oh his performance is poor, he's always late, he takes long lunch breaks etc....
If you do try to go over his head, and succeed. The next boss will be aware that you made his predecessor leave and he/she will treat you differently for it. Worse case they will simply elevate someone within the group. In addition employees will be given a BS story that you're a problem employee.
Employers are nice aren't they.....