Heed the advice of a female ally. Low-key and pragmatic, she’ll help you get what you want. Don’t undervalue the deceptiveness of simplicity.
You misread criticism. A supervisor wouldn’t spend time overseeing you if he wasn’t into promoting you. But will you promote yourself?
Your “keep out” policy is backfiring. Switch to open door civility at work and the atmosphere will improve immediately.
You’re through the worst of it. If you’re still talking then rest assured that your relationship is solid. If not? Then you’re not. And that might not be a bad thing.
It’s time to sit down and work out your gripes. It can be done if you’re both honest and agree to refrain from the zingers and biting remarks.
It’s spin, not facts that matter. Dream up some good sound bites.
