It may surprise you to learn that most managers do not get any formal training in the art of management. As a result, they learn by practicing on you. Even business degrees do not have many classes on managing people. They primarily focus on subjects such as finance, marketing, etc.To communicate effectively with your supervisor, you need to figure out their managerial style.

Exploitation comes in many forms, and it's hard to tell genuine exploitation from ignorance. Oftentimes, management is so removed from their employee’s day-to-day activities that they make the employee feel exploited. In such scenarios, awareness, boundary setting, and communication are vital to ensure a healthy work environment.