How do you know if your boss thinks you’re doing a good job?

Without asking for constant feedback, it can be surprisingly tricky to tell.

Some managers are naturally more open than others when it comes to expressing what they think, and many people are simply too stretched to share observations either way.

But there is one sign that could indicate you’re performing well - and it’s somewhat counter-intuitive.

Suzanne Bates, US-based executive coach and author of All the Leader You Can Be, says that a lack of compliments may be a signal that your boss actually rates you.

“They either think you already know you’re in good standing, they don’t want to seem to be favouring you, or they simply just forget because you do so many things well,” Bates tells Business Insider.

The unexpected sign that means that your boss rates you