Ugh... Let me give you a different point of view that will most likely not be popular in HNs, but what the hell. I have had employees like you, and I try to scan like the plague during interviews to avoid hiring folks like you. The thing is, that I hate to be micro-managed and by extension, I hate to micro-manage people. Since to have a good work environment, you need to have trust that works both ways. When one pers…
I believe it is manager's responsibility to set reasonable goals without resorting to micro-managing people.
Trust does go both ways.
I've seen it first hand what happens at an office where management does jack. Employees slack off as well.
I think a good weekly stand-up is sufficient.