Re:My tech lead is an idiot
by quickthrower2 on Sunday January 26, 2020 @05:48PM
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I’d frame it as “I have been sharing tech lead responsibilities with my boss, and now I am looking to move into a full time tech lead position”. Don’t mention the boss being in any way bad, unless you need to explain a really short stint, in which case be tactful.
You can still be honest without getting personal: say that you felt your work wasn't recognized or growth opportunities were lacking, etc. Those could be red flags too, but they at least give the interviewer some signal on your personality/expectations without conflating overtly negative interpersonal issues which really can only make you look bad.