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Constant criticism from Boss

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Dinoswearunderpants · 15/01/2026 14:12

After so much negative feedback from my Boss, I paid for a private dyslexic assessment and they confirmed I am dyslexic.

I could write 100 things correctly but as soon as I write one thing wrong, my Boss brings it to my attention.

Today's one, I sent an email to him and his Boss and it had a name in the title spelt incorrectly (think Clark instead of Clarke). Internal document, no one other than Boss/his Boss will see it.

He's belittled me before saying I should know basic English/grammar etc. HR are aware and have supported me and I use things such as read aloud to help.

The title of the document was a classic dyslexic moment of reading something so many times, it looks correct.

Other than these (in my mind) trivial mistakes, I am good at my job and receive good feedback from others.

It's just my boss who seems to have an issue. I'm just at my wits end with it. It genuinely feels like bullying.

I'm in two minds whether to speak with HR again. I am not trying to use my dyslexia as an excuse but equally I feel like there should be some give here.

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surreygirly · 15/01/2026 14:41

Bbnose · 15/01/2026 14:35

HR then.

Great idea if you realty want to be seen as someone who is out to cause issues and is a snowflake
Companies will support mangers 99% of the time
Someone made a mistake
Manager mentioned it
Employee goes to HR
HR dismisses issue
HR thinks employee is someone to be watched
So does boss
Employee will be high on the list in the case of redundancies
Employee scuppers chances of promotion or any discretional bonus
That is what happens in the REAL world

Bbnose · 15/01/2026 14:39

surreygirly · 15/01/2026 14:38

FGS

Slowly, and I do mean slowly, read the post to which I was responding.

Then come back with your thoughts

Bbnose · 15/01/2026 14:38

Is this a junior role?

Either way, if he isn’t doing what he’s meant to be doing - that’s reason enough.

How have your reviews with him been over the last 3 years?

Dinoswearunderpants · 15/01/2026 14:38

surreygirly · 15/01/2026 14:38

FGS

Issue?

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surreygirly · 15/01/2026 14:38

Bbnose · 15/01/2026 14:35

HR then.

FGS

Dinoswearunderpants · 15/01/2026 14:36

Bbnose · 15/01/2026 14:35

HR then.

I'm just worried I'm being sensitive. I can obviously take feedback/criticism but it just seems like he wouldn't pull other people in the team up about it.

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Bbnose · 15/01/2026 14:35

Dinoswearunderpants · 15/01/2026 14:34

Been there nearly three years, same Boss the whole time. Slowly over time I've noticed a shift in his attitude. He isn't good at managing anyone. We're a team of six and he doesn't do any one to ones or training. It's almost as though being a line manger is an inconvenience for him.

HR then.

Dinoswearunderpants · 15/01/2026 14:34

Bbnose · 15/01/2026 14:29

How long have you been there? How long has your boss been your boss?

Been there nearly three years, same Boss the whole time. Slowly over time I've noticed a shift in his attitude. He isn't good at managing anyone. We're a team of six and he doesn't do any one to ones or training. It's almost as though being a line manger is an inconvenience for him.

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Bbnose · 15/01/2026 14:29

How long have you been there? How long has your boss been your boss?