Time to start looking for the next gig. That boss is unsuitable for management. Lacking emotional intelligence, willingness to mentor, and so forth.
I've never successfully managed upwards, never have been able to turn situations like yours around. I've had jobs that I really liked, so tried really hard to make things work.
It was never worthwhile. I always regretted the effort.
The good bosses I've had made all the difference. And why I happily stayed in gigs, despite other offers, despite red hot job markets, despite more interesting work.
Life's too short. Don't stress the losers any longer than it takes to get away.
This is dead on accurate. You cannot control upwards, well said. You have to work with good people in the first place. This is not a fashion industry parody where you are supposed to be insulted to be tolerated. This is development and you should be treated with respect.
"Managing up" exists for people who want to remain in a company long term and typically found in large organizations with bad managers. When the job market is bad, it is worth the effort. In this job market? I'd be gone in a heartbeat.
I've never successfully managed upwards, never have been able to turn situations like yours around. I've had jobs that I really liked, so tried really hard to make things work.
It was never worthwhile. I always regretted the effort.
The good bosses I've had made all the difference. And why I happily stayed in gigs, despite other offers, despite red hot job markets, despite more interesting work.
Life's too short. Don't stress the losers any longer than it takes to get away.