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> If your quote is truly what's happening in your life, I'm sorry. That sounds miserable, in posting here: I can't tell why you shared that. If I was your manag

> If your quote is truly what's happening in your life, I'm sorry. That sounds miserable, in posting here: I can't tell why you shared that. If I was your manager, is this a recent development and you need time to process? If not what prompted you to be so honest with me? Is there anything else you'd like to share? Do you always expect us to lie or spend emotional energy on making it sound happy? Real shit happens and if you ask something personal like about family, don't pretend to be stupid and think this doesn't happen.

Forge36 7y ago
No I don't want you to put energy into making it sound happy. I want the truth, and I'm divided on my response. Is the parent Q an example of "how things go bad" or "here's the hard truth". My response tries (though based on your response failed) to answer both questions while staying supportive of the person in responding to. Your are correct, and I'm confused by the part you choose to quote however. As my sentence preceding it >Shit happens, if you're looking for happy things from your employees don't ask them these questions. It feels like we're agreeing, but it feels like our tone is getting lost over text and comes across as disagreement. I can relate the to sentiment. I moved away from my family, avoid taking to them when possible, and generally do not want to talk about family at work. My manager does not ask these questions, and when I'm struggling I don't know how he covers for me when I turn into an ass.