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Mediocre managers seem to be everywhere.

When I catch up with friends, the conversations eventually lead to work and the latest story surrounding their manager weaves its way in.

From micromanagers to incompetent bosses who have no clue, I’ve heard it all. I’ve also experienced it firsthand, which ultimately was a good thing, leading me on a self-discovery journey to where I’m at today (more on that later).

But if seven out of 10 US workers say they would leave a job if they had a bad manager, why does it seem like everyone is just putting up with it?

According to Gallup, only one in 10 people have the skills to manage and most companies promote workers into managerial positions because they seemingly deserve it, rather than have the talent for it.

Many organizations also fail to give managers the proper coaching needed to be a great manager, leaving them to figure it out on their own, oftentimes at the sake of their direct reports.

Part of me empathizes with this because this could have been me. At one time, I had a vision of leading a small team, helping them leverage their strengths and potential.

But I also know that managers today are under a lot of pressure. In addition to managing, they have deliverables they’re responsible for, business metrics they need to meet, and need to carry the emotions for the entire team.

If we know that bad managers can be a systemic issue within organizations, then taking a look at leadership and other departments might give you a clue if this is a theme.

Does leadership cultivate psychological safety where they're empathetic and opinions can be freely expressed? If so, you might be able to have soft conversations with other teams or even leadership.

But if your company has a problem with hiring or promoting people that shouldn't be managers, you may want to start looking elsewhere.

Your mental health should be a priority. The severity of the situation will depend what action you might need to take.

If it’s annoying but tolerable, you might just need to focus on what is in your control. Can you look at the situation in a different light? How can you change your response to the situation?

If it’s affecting your mental health on a daily basis, you might want to take some time for yourself. That could look like a vacation or FMLA leave that guarantees you can’t be fired for taking time off due to a medically necessary reason. When you’re able to remove yourself from the environment, you can start to think rationally and clearly.

Managers can have a direct impact on your career growth but depending on the season you’re in, that may or may not be a priority.

If you’re in a season of rest, you might choose to stick it out for awhile because you’re not planning on getting promoted.

While it can be tempting to leave on the spot, a plan might help you realize that your situation is temporary.

If you're staying, what boundaries do you need? What support do you need outside of work? If you're leaving, what's your timeline? What do you need in place financially before you make a move?

I’ve experienced amazing managers and also ones that have made me want to quit on the spot. Today, I shared my story in Work.Better.

While it still feels vulnerable to share, I share it to help you feel less alone.

At the time, it felt like there was something wrong with me but looking back, everything happens for a reason. I hope you’ll find some solidarity that good things can come from bad experiences (and bad managers).

Stay if you can mitigate your negative thoughts about the situation and compartmentalize yourself from work. Make a plan to leave if the situation is affecting your wellbeing and there's no sign of change on the horizon.

Trust yourself to know the difference.

Have you had a bad manager? What did you do?

P.S. If you’re ready to finally leave your job and say goodbye to your bad manager, you can book a free career strategy call with me to talk through what this looks like (no pressure or obligations). You can also RSVP for my next free workshop, From corporate to creator: how to launch your first offer & safely make the leap.

Feeling…nostalgic. I spent the past week in San Francisco, my old stomping grounds from 2017 - 2021. Whenever you visit a place you used to live, memories come up from the past.

San Francisco was where I spent my busy tech girl working days, commuting to the office nearly 5 days a week. It was the place where I spent the majority of the pandemic. It was home.

But this time in San Francisco, I didn’t have to commute into an office. I worked from trendy cafes, explored after work, and was reminded why I built my business—where you work wherever, whenever.

I woke up early to grab a coffee at Motoring Cafe, ate lunch on Union St, created a new landing page for my 1:1 offer outside of Equator, took a yoga class, and got dinner at Che Fico (thanks to Chase Sapphire Rewards).

Traveling + working wherever, whenever: that’s what I want more of in 2026.

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