How to handle a boss who gets the credit

IN THE WORKPLACE REY ELBO

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I have a boss who relies heavily on my assistance to do even the most important tasks he should be handling himself: The worst part is that he’s overly confident in himself when he’s in front of people, but often fails to give me credit for all the things that I’ve done for him. How do I manage the situation? — Ink Phantom.

This may not be to your liking, But be realistic. You don’t have much choice but to support your boss. ‘There’s no other option, unless you resign or accept other assignments outside your department. But look at the positive side. You may not realize it, but your current situation should work in your favor.

For managers worth their salt, delegation is celebrated as the ultimate mark of good leadership. After all, a boss who tries to do everything ends up doing nothing well. But what happens when the pendulum swings too far — when your boss keeps passing everything to you like a hot potato in a neverending team-building game?

Of course, the issue is when the boss is stingy in giving you proper credit. Whatever, if I were in your place, I would be more than happy to do the job for him. You may feel bitter about it now, probably because of the workload, stress and lack of credit.

However, if you play it right, it could help you fast-track your career development and your influence, not only with your boss, but with the whole organization.