Career Conversations

  Today, let’s talk about the unspoken truth behind the viral #MyManagerRuinedMyLife and how not all managers are villains and not all employees are saints We’ve all seen it. We’ve probably felt it. Micromanagers. Ego-driven leaders. Clueless decision-makers. There’s no shortage of horror stories, and many of them are absolutely valid. There are bad managers. Managers who withhold information, take credit, belittle, manipulate, or simply shouldn’t be in the seat. And if you’ve had one, the impact sticks. It shapes how you see work, leadership, even yourself. But here’s the thing no one says out loud enough: Not all managers are bad. And not all employees are good. That part? We skip over it. Because it’s easier to point up than to look across. The Other Side of the Story For every nightmare manager story, there’s also one who: Fought for your raise behind closed doors Sat with you through your mistakes and coached you back up Protected your mental health during chaos Taught you ho...