How do you feel about being 'mentored' by your boss?

I love learning new and valuable information from a senior76%

I would find it overbearing as I like to learn from multiple sources24%

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IT Manager in Construction2 years ago

In my opinion, we should all have the humility and awareness that what can be known is much more than what we think we can understand. Every opinion is important, and the voice of our Boss is certainly that of someone who believes in us and tries to help us grow both personally and professionally.

HR Manager2 years ago

Depends on the relationship with your boss - I have had that relationship with several managers and it always helped me grow. I still have those relationships many years later.

Engineer2 years ago

It is great as long as it is not micromanaged and it not a form of manipulation.

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