I just need some advice as I don't know if I'm over reacting tother situation. I'll try to make it short.
I was asked if I knew how to do a task from manager and said yes I did, he sent me over very vague info and instructions so I emailed over a list of questions I'm which only half were answered. At this stage the big boss gets involved and gives further vague instructions so I interpret its mine to do as I like once ther internal info is correct. I was given a short deadline. I got to work and boss comes over to have a look and says no, all wrong. In an open office, tells me I lied about knowing what to do. I tried to explain process there and then but it fell on deaf ears. She told me how she actually wanted this this and this so she left and I scrapped my work and started doing it the way she said after the fact I was knee deep in my way and she comes over and asks why I changed it. At this stage I'm like WTF and she takes the task off me completely, mentioning how I lied.
I got upset because I've done this task many times and have a way of doing it that's not actually uncommon and the end result is professional and efficiant. To try and compare her way was basically colouring in blocks, anyone can do it and why not say it in the first place...
My colleagues seen me get upset which is a rare sight and told my boss so a meeting was held. Boss seemed to have alot of assumptions about me, personally and professionally. Said I'd say yes to everything even when i can't do it, have no self confidence and dislike when my work needs to be changed. I honestly didn't have the energy to defend myself except I did say I have no issues with work being corrected, I know it happens and always ask for feedback or changes on the finished product. Because I'm learning a new process I just asked her to treat me like I've never done it before so maybe there is less miscommunication.
I am really low about the situation and recognise she isn't some bad person out to get me but she doesn't really know me. She doesn't know that most of the work done in my department so far has been my doing because seniors are quiet about that part. She doesn't know that I am confident but just quiet and don't really have time for office gossip and enjoy putting my head down to work, as most do. I have pitched many, many ideas that have fallen on deaf ears and I suppose I've become demotivated. This boss is now going to have to work closely with me due to resigning members in my team and I am dreading it.
I've been crying for two days firstly for the humiliation of being called a liar in an open office, secondly for having a project taken from me for having a different approach and thirdly for having someone sit across from me and judge my skills and self confidence. Being told things I don't believe true myself. I believe I produce good work.
I know I need to leave but now I will be known to leave because the big boss "corrected me". Miscommunication is a very common theme in this environment I've struggled with it since day 1.
Any advice appreciated 🙏