I have worked in the same role in professional development in academia for 10 years, before that I was a lecturer. I've kind of miandered into this role, however, I think lecturing was my true calling. I have a boss who has a disability (may be completely irrelevant) which makes it difficult to travel independently, I have recently had a once in a lifetime opportunity to do 1 week of work at a branch campus in a desirable international location - all paid for, so no cost to my dept. I was so excited by the offer. It would be massive motivation and professional development for me, However, predictably, my line manager is blocking it giving all sorts of spurious reasons why (staff time cost, even though I said I would make up the extra time), he said I can use skype instead - but this would be as time consuming. My job is usually very routine and job based. He has also made no secret of the fact the 'team' resented covering for me during maternity leave - even though they had replacement cover on both occasions. He announced in a meeting after maternity leave 1 that I was 'back from my jolly!'
The last time I had an international conference paper accepted he blocked that too, for similar reasons. I feel so low - he's holding me back, not encouraging me.
I'm at my wits end tbh. Any advice on what I should do, much appreciated!