25-year-old facing constant criticism from manager - How to cope?

Ans: I think it is time to move on. If you are good in what you do, please waste time in a place where your integrity itself is doubted. I don’t think the perception created once will change anytime soon, and that too on its own

Ans: Dealing with a situation where your boss consistently criticizes you in front of colleagues can be challenging. Keep a record of specific instances where your boss criticizes you publicly. Note the date, time, location, and details of each incident. This documentation may be useful if you decide to escalate the issueSchedule a private meeting with your boss to discuss your concerns. Clearly and calmly express how the public criticism is affecting you and your work. Use specific examples to illustrate your points. Share your desire to improve the working relationship and seek constructive feedback. During your conversation, make it clear that you expect professional and constructive feedback in private rather than public criticism Ask for specific examples or details when receiving criticism. This can help you better understand your boss's expectations and address any concerns they may have. After your conversation, send a follow-up email summarizing the key points discussed, including any agreements made about the communication process. This provides a written record of your efforts to address the issue. If the problem persists, and your efforts to resolve the issue with your boss prove unsuccessful, consider reaching out to your Human Resources (HR) department. Provide them with the documented incidents and details of your conversation with your boss. HR may be able to mediate or offer guidance on how to proceed.Familiarize yourself with workplace policies and your rights as an employee. This knowledge can help you understand whether your situation constitutes a violation of company policies or labor laws. Remember, it's essential to prioritize your well-being and professional growth. If the workplace environment is consistently detrimental to your mental health and job satisfaction, exploring alternative opportunities may be a valid consideration. Before making any decisions, weigh the pros and cons and carefully assess the impact on your career and personal life.

Ans: Dear Sir/ Madam,

As humans we bound to overthink and question back and self-doubt. It's important to process the emotions then accumulating.

Try this the next time you feel negative-

Firstly, negativity or any feeling is just an emotion and every emotion is giving you feedback so that you can take can action. So, it works like a feedback mechanism.
Now, in the above situation where your manager said the presentation was all over the place or lacked clarity- it meant you should present the same from his perspective or from the audience’s perspective. As the person who is going to see the presentation should be able to understand and be in the same alignment as you are.

Have a discussion with your manager and ask where all did, he/she feels the presentation lacked clarity, ask what else you should have looked at to make it more valuable etc.

Once you get the feedback go back to the presentation and relook from his/ her perspective now then possibly that would make sense to you.

Idea is to process the information and see how you can make it better. Self-doubt is ok to have as it will help you relook but if you are sulking in that emotion, it will spiral down which is what happens most often. So, the next time when you get negative feedback look at from a perspective of working on yourself to be even better.

If you were not good then you wouldn't be in that job in first place. Remember that.

Thanks
Ashwini
Maverick Minds
www.ashwinidasgupta.com