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Careful, sometimes people don't complain because they are afraid of the retaliatory consequences if they do. Seems like a very dangerous assumption to make. I'v
by Cyclone_ 10y ago
Careful, sometimes people don't complain because they are afraid of the retaliatory consequences if they do. Seems like a very dangerous assumption to make. I've talked to many people who just feel like they can't speak up in certain situations.
- late2part 10y agoChilling, from a chilling effect, is generally bad. It's better for people to speak their mind, and for folks to feel comfortable sharing their opinion.
- Cyclone_ 10y agoI agree 100% it is good for people to speak their mind, but I'm just saying in some cases you really can't.
- busterarm 10y agoFrequently, complaining is important to getting things done at work. If I were in a situation where I was worried about retaliation for speaking up about a problem, the real problem isn't the issue at hand but that I need to find a new job.
- edanm 10y agoWhich is another good reason to prefer that people are complaining.
- busterarm 10y agoA sizable group but I prefer either to not work with them or to make it clear to them that they need to draw attention to problems. These are the same sort of people who don't speak up when they think you're about to make a disastrous decision. I tell my coworkers/partners/clients frequently that I, like anyone, have blind spots. If they think I'm missing something, please, PLEASE address it sooner rather than later.