[ikarcuaso]

This is not merely "Joe in accounting" who I'd only need to deal with occasionally, but someone with whom I work closely on a daily basis. For several years, I've worked directly with my boss, a real laid back guy, didn't micro-manage, easy to work with, etc.

Recently, this other dude was put in place to manage workflow, oversee projects, etc. I've got zero issues w/the assignment. The dude is, however, my "anti-boss". I know I'm not perfect, but this dude can get prickly and abrasive at times. Combine that with frequent "did you get my email", "can you have 5-days worth of work done by tomorrow", "let's sit down and talk for half-an-hour now that you're all packed up and ready to leave for the day", "where are you with this since the last time I asked 15 minutes ago", etc.

Man, no complex work problems or heavy workload has ever weighed on me the way having to deal with this d|ckhead has for the past few months. My boss sensed the tension and even "had a talk" with me about it, but I kept it positive: "he's got a different style", "I'm flexible", etc. I resent being in this position and having my boss have to concern himself with this sh|t that's not related to our actual work.

How do you guys deal with this crap?