Tuesday random

[mae0111]

Work is such a sh!t show. In the past week, I've had 4 separate people crying in my office, and a 5th over the phone from one of our international offices. These people do not work for me, and hate it so much that it's driven them to tears. And as a senior manager, I should be trying to be a cheerleader... but I can't bring myself to lie to them. I offer sympathy, but if they ask for advice, I tell them the truth. That this is how it is, and for happiness, you need to leave. These people have been my friends and colleagues for a decade. I will not bullsh!t them.

[twinmomma]

mae0111, That really sucks. Similar things happened when I left my last job. It was like people suddenly realized how bad it must be if I was even jumping ship and it totally freaked them all out. Lots of awkward one on one meetings and coffee breaks to try and talk people off the ledge. I was honest with my people too and I think they appreciated it. I hope it all works out for your group!