> personal circumstances should be a factor in making managerial decisions Promoting someone (deserved or not) because they are having a kid or have a family i

> personal circumstances should be a factor in making managerial decisions Promoting someone (deserved or not) because they are having a kid or have a family issue would be a bad idea. If it is something temporary, then a loan or a place to crash might be in order, and that should be a personal decision not a company one. Knowing what those circumstances might have a massive impact on what you do next. A boss of mine once told me "tell me your interviewing so I can fix your tie". As a manager on two occasions I have encouraged staff to find a job that would no longer limit their growth. At the time we simply didn't have enough money or a role for them to continue to develop. Helping someone move on, and doing it in the most constructive way possible might actually be in the best interest of your fellow employees and investors, and the person involved. In a more personal case, I was instrumental in a good friend taking a lower paying job and relocating to help support a sick family member. It worked out in such a way that the "on paper" pay cut, turned into them having more disposable income. I think that knowing those circumstances can lead you to a better managerial decision, and it has for me in the past, provided your open minded about what you can and can't do!