Worker argues AI should replace much of middle management's approval busywork
sporty_outlook · reddit · 2026-09-27
A Reddit worker argues AI should replace a significant portion of middle management: at his company, much of the job is approving timesheets and PTO and repeatedly asking "Have you done this?" with little meaningful technical input or problem-solving.
He suggests an experienced employee could work with a few specialized AI agents to track tasks, coordinate dependencies, handle routine approvals, surface risks, document progress, and assist technically. Good managers who mentor, remove roadblocks, make hard decisions, resolve conflicts, and provide real expertise still have value—but approval-and-follow-up management is increasingly automatable.
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