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Why does my boss get mad when I ask questions?
1) Does not understand the question and does not want to ask for clarification. 2) Does not know the answer and feels threatened or intimidated by your question. 3) Does not want to be wrong because after all he/she is the boss and is supposed to know everything and is the smartest person in the room.
How do you know if your boss is angry with you?
10 signs your boss isn’t happy with you — and what to do about it
- Your boss stops offering feedback.
- Your boss stops inviting you to meetings.
- Your boss shuts down requests for advancement.
- Your boss doesn’t offer you attractive opportunities.
- Your boss starts micromanaging you.
- Your boss rechecks your work.
Why is my boss not answering my emails?
You need to figure out (by asking, or by observing) why your boss is not answering your emails and then fix that. It could be any of these: your boss hates typing and thinks it would be quicker to talk (but then doesn’t get around to it) your boss doesn’t want the response to be “on the record” with email
What to do when you are missing a response from your boss?
When you are missing a response from your boss, the very worst thing you can do is exactly what you did last time. They say that insanity is repeating the same action and expecting different results. So don’t just send the same email or forward it with a meaningless intro like “still need an answer on this” or “any update?”
How do you deal with a boss that doesn’t like you?
If your boss is confident in you but just doesn’t seem to like you, stop talking and start listening. Engage your boss to learn about the world through their eyes and you’ll slowly start to see them open up to you. If your relationship with your boss isn’t where you’d like it, don’t lose hope.
How do you politely ask your boss for a question?
Peppering your boss with questions could suggest that you don’t know what you’re doing. Once you have a sense of the right path, state your understanding of the situation and the approach you’re going to take. Be clear and assertive.