Does Your Boss Actually Know What You Do All Day? Nearly Half Say Nope.

If you’ve ever sat through a performance review wondering if your boss knows what your job is… you’re not alone.

A new poll reveals that 46% of workers believe their boss rarely or only somewhat understands what they do on a day-to-day basis. Which begs the question: can we start handing out pop quizzes in reverse?

“Thanks, But That’s Not My Job.”

Here’s what else the poll uncovered:

• 44% say they’ve missed out on raises, promotions, or key projects because management doesn’t truly understand their skills
• For Gen Z, that number jumps to a whopping 62%
• 48% feel their contributions are undervalued by leadership
• And 43% say the feedback they get from their boss doesn’t even reflect the work they’ve done (cue polite smile and internal screaming)

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You’re Not Imagining It

If your manager still thinks you “do something with computers” or can’t quite explain your role in a sentence, it’s not just annoying — it could be costing you real opportunities.

So go ahead, fantasize about sliding a “What Does [Your Name] Do?” multiple-choice quiz across their desk. And maybe start documenting your wins in a folder labelled Receipts.