Micromanagement at Work — How Do You Deal With It?

Lately I’ve been finding it really hard to stay motivated at work because my manager tends to micromanage quite a lot. There’s constant hovering over what is done, how long it takes, and a strong expectation to keep him in the loop about almost every step.

I understand the need for accountability, but the constant checking is starting to feel exhausting and it’s affecting how productive and focused I feel.

Has anyone else dealt with something like this? How did you handle it without making the situation worse?