Working under a millennial boss who mentally checks out is a lesson in emotional gymnastics.
You walk into meetings only to realize your manager is physically present but mentally miles away. Dead eyes, vague feedback, and that eerie sense that no one’s really captaining the ship. It’s not personal—but it’s exhausting. You’re left trying to read between the lines of Slack messages that say nothing and trying to make decisions in the fog.
It’s not your job to fix them, but it is your job to protect your peace. These moves will help you do just that.