"Your boss is not your therapist. You want to come to them with solutions, or at least a clear sense of how they can help you improve the situation or the working relationship,"
"They often believe they must provide extensive context in order to receive effective coaching, but this isn't true,"
"You can vent,"
Career coaches working with tech employees frequently encounter difficult bosses, including micromanagers. Venting directly to a boss rarely improves the situation and often damages trust. Pushing back is appropriate when a boss's behavior or expectations disrupt work, but feedback should be private, solution-focused, and include positive remarks as well as constructive critique. Friends, family, or a coach are better outlets for venting and can help brainstorm actionable solutions. Paid coaching sessions should prioritize problem-solving rather than prolonged rants or excessive context, and employees should come prepared with proposed solutions or clear requests for help.
Read at Business Insider
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