If you are a few months into a new position and realize you and your boss are not getting along, what do you do?
Harvard Business Review shares common reasons you may have had a bad start with a new boss, as well as what to do about it.
- Your expectations are not aligned. If your boss is giving you too many tasks, find out his or her expectations for the level of perfection to help you adjust your effort and manage your time. What does success look like for certain tasks?
- Your boss does not seem to like you. Pay attention to how your boss treats all employees. If he or she is not particularly warm in general, focus on performance feedback rather than an interpersonal relationship.
- Your boss does not help you prioritize. When you are checking in with your boss, bring your to-do list so you can walk through it together and determine which tasks are most important.
- You are not getting the necessary feedback. Ask specific questions about your work so you can receive the input you need to improve. When your boss realizes you take constructive criticism well, he or she may begin to offer it without being asked.
