It’s such a relief when you start a job and you immediately click with your new boss. But what if you’re a few months into your new position and you realize that you and your boss just aren’t getting along? Here are some common reasons you might have gotten off on the wrong foot — and what to do about them.
- You’re not aligned on expectations. If your boss is piling on too many tasks, find out their expectations for the level of perfection. What does success look like for particular tasks? This will help you calibrate your effort and manage your time.
- Your boss doesn’t seem to like you. Pay attention to how your boss treats everyone. If they’re not particularly warm in general, then focus on the feedback they give you about your performance rather than on your interpersonal relationship.
- Your boss doesn’t help you prioritize. Bring your to-do list to your check-ins so you can walk through it together to determine which tasks are most important.
- You aren’t getting the feedback you need. Ask specific questions about your work to elicit the input you need to improve. When your boss realizes that you take constructive criticism well, they may begin to offer it without being asked.
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