61 clues you might be a micromanager


	61 clues you might be a micromanager

CarnivalBorn

10-5-2007 6:21 PM

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psychology

CarnivalBorn says:

Many counselors and psychiatrists acknowledge that this behavior is psychopathic and in need of help

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10-5-2007 8:39 PM

aculton

I have worked for this guy.

10-5-2007 8:39 PM

aculton

i realy liked this clip, thanks

10-5-2007 8:40 PM

aculton

EDIT:

really

10-6-2007 1:10 AM

bostonblogger

Yep, I've definitely worked under one of them before.

10-6-2007 11:32 AM

Lifestar

Who hasn't? Nice clip CarnivalBorn

10-6-2007 1:43 PM

weirdguy

Thanks for the clip CarnivalBorn. The follow up article, <a href="http://weirdblog.wordpress.com/2007/03/20/how-to-deal-with-micromanagers/">How To Deal With Micro-Managers</a>, has great tips for surviving these toxic relationships. And, as Lifestar said, who hasn't worked for this kind of boss. Now, learn how to put them in their place!

-eb (a.k.a. WeirdGuy)

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