Invisible wrote:
> It just annoys me when some manager says "we should do X". And I 
> carefully explain "X is a bad idea because of A, B, C, D, E and F". And 
> the manager says "...yeah, well, I don't think those are problems". I 
> mean, WTF can you say to that??
> 
> Poor decisions are one thing. When you carefully explain why a dicision 
> is bad, and you get a reply that says no it isn't - no explaination, 
> just "I think you're wrong" - it's rather irritating.
> 
> Or when I say "I need to do X", and they say "nah, I don't think that's 
> necessary". Er, well actually, yes it is. But hey, they're not the ones 
> who are going to get screamed at when the auditors can. I am.
> 


As I read the posts it occurred to me that there is another aspect of 
the situation.

How are you perceived at being able to do your job?

This isn't about your actual capabilities, it is what you are able to 
project to the manager.

If your manager sees you as young, immature, or unconfident, he may 
dismiss your expert views.

If your manager sees you as smart and confidant your wildest suggestions 
may be taken without question.

I know I struggle with this.


Tom

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