Started new job two months ago in lockdown. New boss is lovely and very down to earth and enthusiastic. She supports my plans/ideas and is very supportive. The work I do is also interesting.
But... the wider problem is with the boss of the company. We are a small team. We have 3 meetings each week and go round discussing our work and plans. This is where the issues lie and has turned into a pattern. Any idea I have is usually discussed with my boss who tells me it's a great idea, all companies doing the same and even throws some further suggestions in. I mention it in team meeting and big boss shoots it down. Not even 'we could try it' or 'it might work but...' just plain 'no, I don't think so'. And when big boss says that my boss never says anything, just silence despite saying what a great idea it was preciously!
Yesterday, I had the idea of a LinkedIn page. Considering what our company focuses on, a LinkedIn page would be ideal and I'm surprised they have barely any online presence. I have a lot of experience in networking/gaining revenue from advertising etc. My boss said great idea, it's definitely time and even she suggested all the connections we could make in there. I bought up the idea in team meeting and OMG, big boss and another work colleague looked at me like I had just shot someone. One work colleague said 'oh I wouldn't have time for that.' Big boss agreed saying 'No, I simply don't have time for something like that.' I then said 'But I'm happy to manage it' and gave some examples on why it would be beneficial. Her reply was very blunt - 'let's leave this and move on.' My boss sat in silence, didn't back me up or say anything. So I feel a bit deflated. What's the point in making any suggestions with big boss. She is a stern character. I don't think I've seen her smile since I've been there!
I will say I took a bit of a pay cut for this role and am feeling a bit stiffled already. Should I be? Wwyd?
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Luckystarr · 27/05/2020 22:43
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