r/askmanagers
81k members
r/askmanagers is a subreddit with 81k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses manager, struggling, struggle, team, and annoying.
Popular Themes in r/askmanagers
#1
Advice Requests
: "I’m a new manager. My direct report bats everything back to me."
51 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Why are bad managers almost never fired/demoted?"
34 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "What are the best tools/ways to keep track of my work and achievements so that I don't spend too much time writing my summary for annual performance reviews?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/askmanagers
#1
Manager
: "What’s the most unprofessional thing you’ve ever witnessed from a Manager?"
40 posts
#2
Struggling
34 posts
#3
Struggle
29 posts
#4
Team
22 posts
#5
Annoying
13 posts
#6
Job
8 posts
#7
New
: "I constantly get a feeling as if I'm the "bad guy" for wanting basic accuracy? Struggling to bridge the gap between "Doing the Job" and "Caring.""
8 posts
#8
Manager Behavior
: "whats the best response when my new manager keeps asking about my appointment"
8 posts
#9
Performance
: "What about a high performer makes them hard to manage? What tips would you give to managers struggling with high performers"
6 posts
#10
Employee
: "If an Employee left because of you, were there any consequences?"
6 posts
Member Growth in r/askmanagers
Yearly
+31k members(62.0%)
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Last updated: July 6, 2026