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This surprised me at first: > having difficult conversations with individuals is never fun But apparently "difficult conversations" is a Valley euphemism for
by bla2 8y ago
This surprised me at first:
> having difficult conversations with individuals is never fun
But apparently "difficult conversations" is a Valley euphemism for "firing people" and doesn't mean "discussing difficult engineering problems".
- dayvough 8y agoHow is this specifically a Valley euphemism?
- itronitron 8y agoI think they are just hoping that it is highly localized.
- sethrin 8y agoFor most working persons globally, getting fired isn't something that involves a "difficult conversation". Working stiffs do not get that degree of attention to their feelings. Suggesting that this phenomenon is common to (or even characteristic of) the high-income and acutely socially-aware circles of Silicon Valley should not be construed to exclude its observation elsewhere, but SV is one of the few places where the behavior is common, and hopefully the only place that feels the need for a polite euphemism.
- alexchamberlain 8y agoNot sure it needs to mean firing people as much as giving any constructive feedback to an experienced engineer can be difficult, even if done perfectly.
- tyteen4a03 8y agoIt might just be my British shining through but I had no problem understanding that bit.