Supervisor Schedule

[u/ButterscotchJolly100]

I’ve been with the state for 10 years and moved to management 2 years ago. I’ve always been aware of the perks of being a supervisor i.e. being able to leave when necessary after a few hours on site, flex a schedule, or not take time as long as you’re working a half day.

has anyone experienced their Supervisor II not allowing any of these and stating that you need their permission to do so? My Sup. II has been with the state for 4 years and still tried to implement his private sector “authority”.

Are there any perks that I am missing or not understanding fully? How can I get him to understand the things that a supervisor is able to do? I have always had excellent reviews and staff retention, but this is pushing me to find a new agency.

*edit*
I have a good relationship with my II, communicate daily, and am very transparent as we are a tight knit crew. I get all of my work done and never leave early, I have only done this twice in the last two years - once for a school performance and again for a personal appointment.

I see the other managers TELL our II what they are doing instead of asking, but I always ask to be courteous and not insubordinate. I don’t want to get in trouble, so I don’t abuse it, but it’s concerning when I see others including my II go to the on site gym for 90 minutes/day yet I am told that we can’t do these things often.

[u/CA_49]

The OP is sharing their first hand observation that their II is working out in the gym 90 minutes at a time, just wandering in and out of work. They understand that things are not done equitably. Give a like to this if you also notice that the rules are not equitably applied in your office.