In the realm of professional life, few experiences are as exasperating as working under the watchful eye of a micromanager. This breed of boss, infamous for hovering over every task and decision, often leaves employees feeling suffocated, disempowered, and with their job made unnecessarily harder than it needs to be. The constant feeling of being scrutinized, questioned, and second-guessed can take a toll on even the most dedicated individuals. As frustration mounts and stress reaches its peak, many find themselves contemplating the ultimate decision – to quit.
Recently, one employee shared a story to reddit about working for a micromanager who tried to make them come in 3x a week even though she was a top employee working from home. So, rather than do that, she quit. Read on for the details.