Can Employees REALLY Set Boundaries With Managers?
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Ever had a manager who expects you to be Superman? No matter what you do, they keep asking for "more, more, more." Earlier in my tech career, I thought it was my manager's fault. But when I learned the art of setting healthy boundaries at work, I realized that the power to push back was in my hands.
In this episode, I’ll share insights gained from working with over 20 software companies as a developer, architect, and management consultant on setting effective boundaries with managers. Getting this right can bring immense peace and prevent burnout. Without clear boundaries, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by unreasonable expectations—and the result is often exhaustion or even job burnout.
Managers often respect employees who assert boundaries more than those who don’t. It may seem counterintuitive, but consider it: would you respect someone who allows themselves to be treated like a doormat?
CHAPTER MARKERS
0:00 Introduction
1:20 Setting Boundaries with Your Manager
1:40 1 Agree on Responsibilities for Your Role
3:13 2 Determine Unacceptable Expectations
4:20 3 Assign Consequences
6:17 4 Communicate Your Boundaries
8:55 5 Have a Backup Plan
#WorkBoundaries #ManagerRelations #CareerGrowth #TechCareers #PreventBurnout #BoundarySetting #WorkLifeBalance #ThrivingTechnologist #CareerAdvice #TechIndustryTips #EmployeeEmpowerment
Join the Thriving Tech Community: https://thrivingtechnologist.com/community
Ever had a manager who expects you to be Superman? No matter what you do, they keep asking for "more, more, more." Earlier in my tech career, I thought it was my manager's fault. But when I learned the art of setting healthy boundaries at work, I realized that the power to push back was in my hands.
In this episode, I’ll share insights gained from working with over 20 software companies as a developer, architect, and management consultant on setting effective boundaries with managers. Getting this right can bring immense peace and prevent burnout. Without clear boundaries, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by unreasonable expectations—and the result is often exhaustion or even job burnout.
Managers often respect employees who assert boundaries more than those who don’t. It may seem counterintuitive, but consider it: would you respect someone who allows themselves to be treated like a doormat?
CHAPTER MARKERS
0:00 Introduction
1:20 Setting Boundaries with Your Manager
1:40 1 Agree on Responsibilities for Your Role
3:13 2 Determine Unacceptable Expectations
4:20 3 Assign Consequences
6:17 4 Communicate Your Boundaries
8:55 5 Have a Backup Plan
#WorkBoundaries #ManagerRelations #CareerGrowth #TechCareers #PreventBurnout #BoundarySetting #WorkLifeBalance #ThrivingTechnologist #CareerAdvice #TechIndustryTips #EmployeeEmpowerment
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