[oldE]

Never asked for the replacement of a supervisor, but around thirty years ago, we were working on a project under the supervision of a fellow I could barely stand. He was the sort who wore people down so they finally acquiesced just to get him to shut up and leave them alone.
I took a different tack and managed to work my own way. If he complained, I would simple point out the work was done and I was now doing something else.
Toward the end of the project the boss asked me how I was making out on the job with L. I told him I didn't mind not being in charge, as long as I was in control.

I'm glad those days are over.
Best
Les