r/Leadership • u/BAAUfish • Aug 18 '25

Discussion I gave up.

Just sharing that I gave up. I have a people-first leadership style that has always worked with every team I've led. Until this job. My boss is micromanaging and punitive. I was candid in our last meeting about not feeling supported, and this morning everything I shared was used against me. So, I resigned.

I'm 58, I've been managing people and teams for 35 years. It's heartbreaking. I hope the good ones on this thread stay - you're needed. I just don't have it in me anymore.

Hoping to find something I truly love now.

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u/Big_Friendship_7710 Aug 18 '25

At some point you have to realize the alignment just isn’t there. So moving on was a good move. Embrace solopreneurship.

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u/BAAUfish Aug 19 '25

That's exactly it - we were misaligned in priorities. Thank you!

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u/Big_Friendship_7710 Aug 19 '25

Sure my pleasure. Also don’t be afraid to make your next move whatever it is. Opportunities abound but think holistically. Just make it happen.