What can I do if my manager won't allow me to ask questions?

[Anonymous]

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Go to the manager above them and ask

[Asker]

Human resource?

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Yeah, or their boss wtv

[shortster]

Tell their manager that you aren't getting trained.

[Asker]

What if its questions about rules and policies and they get mad at me you got asking and ask me why

[Asker]

mad at me for asking*

[shortster]

Understanding company policies is important for any employee.

[AI Opinion]

Navigating a situation where your manager discourages questions requires tact. I advise scheduling a private conversation, expressing your commitment to understanding your role, and how asking questions aids your efficiency and development. Frame your inquiries as a way to enhance team performance and align with their expectations better. Offering solutions or insights with your questions could demonstrate initiative. If this approach proves challenging, consider seeking guidance from a trusted mentor or HR to gain perspective and advice on improving communication with your manager. Balancing assertiveness with respect is key in such discussions.

[slatyb]

Find a better job.

[Asker]

Can I just not report him when we have hr?

[slatyb]

You might talk to your skip level if you can get time with them. You could try HR but their primary responsibility is to protect the company from legal liability. You might ask for a transfer to a different manager. Where are you working? You national or, in the US, state employment laws might give you some protection. I don't think anyone here is qualified to give you reliable advice. It's going to depend on your location, the company you are working for, and your relationship with your skip level manager. Good luck.