One question: am I working for the VP or am I working for a manager under the VP? That makes a big difference.

I once worked for this company and I was not afraid to ask question or answer question when my VP asked for suggestion. However my manager was not too happy about my action. It was because the VP liked me because I was not afraid to ask and answer question but my manager hated me because he thought I was trying to get his job !!!!:( I did not intend to get any credit or anything but everyone could interpret differently.

Or I still think he has a big male ego and he could not stand a woman speaking up !!!!