Toxic manager-How would you handle this?
I’m dealing with a manager who seems increasingly toxic, and I’m not sure how I should handle the situation.
He is constantly micromanaging the team. Whenever he assigns work, he expects it to be completed very quickly and keeps asking how much time I’m taking. He also seems to keep track of when I go to the washroom, get coffee, or take short breaks.
I understand that work needs to be completed on time, but this level of monitoring and micromanagement is making me uncomfortable and stressed.
For those who have dealt with a similar manager:
How did you handle the situation?
Should I confront the manager directly or just keep my head down and do the work?
Is it better to document these incidents?
At what point would you consider talking to HR or looking for another job?