Frustrated by feedback timing at work

[Msduster]

I covered for my boss who was off on parental leave for a couple of months and was line managed by someone else in that time. It was a challenge but I did the best I could.

My temporary line manager had regular check ins with me where we discussed work in progress and any challenges but these generally Went smoothly and no issues with my approach were flagged.

Now my boss is back and connected with my temp line manager who did give some positive feedback but also flagged an iissue of something I didn't do enough of. I totally agree with temp line managers assessment that I could have done more in this particular area but it wasn't once mentioned to me at all over the past few months in check ins. If something had been said I could have taken it on board and addressed it.

I feel frustrated that this feedback only comes to light now when it's too late (there are certain deadlines and targets to meet in my role that may be more difficult now) and I'm dwelling on this particular piece of feedback over the weekend despite there being many positive bits of feedback.

Am I being ridiculous here? Should I just let it go? My boss is generally happy and I don't think this will have a major effect on my role or prospects but can't stop churning over that it wasn't mentioned and I was blissfully ignorant about this particular point over the past few months.

You have acknowledged that it was fair comment, so just take it on board now, for going forward.

it is a criticism of the temp line manager also
who did the role that you didnt do?

@Crumpetdisappointment basically I was supposed to have collaborated more with another colleague on a particular project but it was never spelled out to me clearly and as I was new to certain aspects of the role and covering for boss I didn't catch on. I'm frustrated it wasn't made clear to me before

I agree it's annoying. You can say that you have taken the feedback on board but wish it was given at a timely manner so you can make changes.

I had this happen at work and made a point of saying the above

The temp boss failed in one of their basic responsibilities so I hope they’re feeling worse than you

I feel frustrated that this feedback only comes to light now when it's too late (there are certain deadlines and targets to meet in my role that may be more difficult now)

What do you mean by the above? If this is about collaboration, would you not have realised that you needed to collaborate to meet these deadlines before or I am I missing something

regardless, try not to dwell on the negative feedback as your manager is far more likely to be doing the opposite