Problem: The boss micromanages.

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Don't Don't assume it's the boss's problem If you have messed up, she may be micromanaging you because she doesn't trust your work. Don't take it personally, necessarily If she micromanages everyone, it isn't about you, it's about her. The spouse, kids, and pets get it too.

Do Identify what the boss micromanages Stuff her boss sees? Grammar and spelling? Numbers adding up? Anticipate being micromanaged on that topic Give it an extra look Keep the boss informed up front on that