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>I actually think it might be nice for a company to provide a therapist for people to to privately talk to. That's always been a weird roll that managers often
by TigeriusKirk 6y ago
>I actually think it might be nice for a company to provide a therapist for people to to privately talk to. That's always been a weird roll that managers often play.
It would be interesting to break down what percentage of 1:1 time with employees is spent in therapy-like discussions. It feels like this role isn't recognized enough, except perhaps by the managers themselves.
- ketzo 6y agoTwo great managers I've had both regarded this as one of their highest duties. As an engineer, having someone above you in the chain of command who regularly asks things like "how are you feeling about work? Bad? Good? Are you stressed or content?" is a big deal. Even if the answer is a totally noncommittal "everything's fine" 99% of the time, that 1% is absolutely critical to be aware of.
- stanboyet 6y agoThank you for your message. I recognize myself in the "regarded this as one of their highest duties", but sometimes it's a lot, especially when you get your own thing going (covid and such). So thank you. I feel appreciated for the effort I put in this, even though we don't know each other :)