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“What are you thinking about” from your boss
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My boss constantly tells me he sees I'm thinking about something and asks me what it is.
It happens during meetings every time I don't look at him or talk. The truth is I normally try to think about the practicalities of what we discuss, consequences of what we discuss for our projects, just, you know, doing my normal job. I'm not thinking anything special and my thoughts are not expressible yet.
I tried saying something like "nothing special", but he doesn't give up and tells me he wants to know.
When I answer "the topics we discuss", he says "So what do you think about it?". Yes, I can answer this question with some kind of a general statement, but I feel pressured when he does that and it's not a nice feeling.
Also, this happens very frequently.
Any ideas how to tackle that? This happens to me the first time in my life and I find it super strange.
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My boss constantly tells me he sees I'm thinking about something and asks me what it is.
It happens during meetings every time I don't look at him or talk. The truth is I normally try to think about the practicalities of what we discuss, consequences of what we discuss for our projects, just, you know, doing my normal job. I'm not thinking anything special and my thoughts are not expressible yet.
I tried saying something like "nothing special", but he doesn't give up and tells me he wants to know.
When I answer "the topics we discuss", he says "So what do you think about it?". Yes, I can answer this question with some kind of a general statement, but I feel pressured when he does that and it's not a nice feeling.
Also, this happens very frequently.
Any ideas how to tackle that? This happens to me the first time in my life and I find it super strange.
management
asked 26 mins ago
BigMadAndyBigMadAndy
14.6k132567
add a comment |
My boss constantly tells me he sees I'm thinking about something and asks me what it is.
It happens during meetings every time I don't look at him or talk. The truth is I normally try to think about the practicalities of what we discuss, consequences of what we discuss for our projects, just, you know, doing my normal job. I'm not thinking anything special and my thoughts are not expressible yet.
I tried saying something like "nothing special", but he doesn't give up and tells me he wants to know.
When I answer "the topics we discuss", he says "So what do you think about it?". Yes, I can answer this question with some kind of a general statement, but I feel pressured when he does that and it's not a nice feeling.
Also, this happens very frequently.
Any ideas how to tackle that? This happens to me the first time in my life and I find it super strange.
management
asked 26 mins ago
BigMadAndyBigMadAndy
14.6k132567
My boss constantly tells me he sees I'm thinking about something and asks me what it is.
It happens during meetings every time I don't look at him or talk. The truth is I normally try to think about the practicalities of what we discuss, consequences of what we discuss for our projects, just, you know, doing my normal job. I'm not thinking anything special and my thoughts are not expressible yet.
I tried saying something like "nothing special", but he doesn't give up and tells me he wants to know.
When I answer "the topics we discuss", he says "So what do you think about it?". Yes, I can answer this question with some kind of a general statement, but I feel pressured when he does that and it's not a nice feeling.
Also, this happens very frequently.
Any ideas how to tackle that? This happens to me the first time in my life and I find it super strange.
management
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14.6k132567
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Some people process information better through discussion. Some people process information by thinking about it internally first. Your boss appears to be the former and is trying to engage you in a discussion. In your shoes I would simply say something along the lines of what you said here.
I am just processing what we are talking about. Nothing I can really articulate yet.
That is if you truly can't shift your approach. If knowing what is happening helps relieve the pressure (and you could verify with your boss that that is what they are looking for if the confirmation helps) you could consider engaging in the activity. Being a sounding board for your boss is a good way to solidify your importance. As it stands they probably already think highly of you if they are constantly trying to engage your inner thought process.
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Some people process information better through discussion. Some people process information by thinking about it internally first. Your boss appears to be the former and is trying to engage you in a discussion. In your shoes I would simply say something along the lines of what you said here.
I am just processing what we are talking about. Nothing I can really articulate yet.
That is if you truly can't shift your approach. If knowing what is happening helps relieve the pressure (and you could verify with your boss that that is what they are looking for if the confirmation helps) you could consider engaging in the activity. Being a sounding board for your boss is a good way to solidify your importance. As it stands they probably already think highly of you if they are constantly trying to engage your inner thought process.
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Some people process information better through discussion. Some people process information by thinking about it internally first. Your boss appears to be the former and is trying to engage you in a discussion. In your shoes I would simply say something along the lines of what you said here.
I am just processing what we are talking about. Nothing I can really articulate yet.
That is if you truly can't shift your approach. If knowing what is happening helps relieve the pressure (and you could verify with your boss that that is what they are looking for if the confirmation helps) you could consider engaging in the activity. Being a sounding board for your boss is a good way to solidify your importance. As it stands they probably already think highly of you if they are constantly trying to engage your inner thought process.
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Some people process information better through discussion. Some people process information by thinking about it internally first. Your boss appears to be the former and is trying to engage you in a discussion. In your shoes I would simply say something along the lines of what you said here.
I am just processing what we are talking about. Nothing I can really articulate yet.
That is if you truly can't shift your approach. If knowing what is happening helps relieve the pressure (and you could verify with your boss that that is what they are looking for if the confirmation helps) you could consider engaging in the activity. Being a sounding board for your boss is a good way to solidify your importance. As it stands they probably already think highly of you if they are constantly trying to engage your inner thought process.
answered 7 mins ago
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Some people process information better through discussion. Some people process information by thinking about it internally first. Your boss appears to be the former and is trying to engage you in a discussion. In your shoes I would simply say something along the lines of what you said here.
I am just processing what we are talking about. Nothing I can really articulate yet.
That is if you truly can't shift your approach. If knowing what is happening helps relieve the pressure (and you could verify with your boss that that is what they are looking for if the confirmation helps) you could consider engaging in the activity. Being a sounding board for your boss is a good way to solidify your importance. As it stands they probably already think highly of you if they are constantly trying to engage your inner thought process.
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