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If A can fire B or unilaterally terminate the relationship, for any reason at any time, and B needs A's money/resources, then the relationship between A and B w
by tenebrisalietum 6y ago
If A can fire B or unilaterally terminate the relationship, for any reason at any time, and B needs A's money/resources, then the relationship between A and B will always be superficial, and B will do non-genuine things so A doesn't fire B.
- scarface74 6y agoI made that mistake early in my career thinking managers were my friends. I have kept in touch with former managers and tried to meet them for lunch at least once or twice a year pre Covid.
- JoeAltmaier 6y agoMaybe not. I've always been frank with my 'managers'. I tell them "We both work for the company. I get support from you for information and resources. Other than that, try to stay out of my way?" As a more senior guy it works for me. Not for everybody, I get that. But its a way healthier relationship. Can they fire me? Sure. But I can get work again the next day. So go ahead, threaten and bluster manager guy. I've more than once picked up my coat and said "Are we done here?"
- tenebrisalietum 6y agoYep, you've solved the problem by turning "unilateral" into "bilateral" which is preferable. We can say the method in which you solved it by decreasing the social "distance" or "context" between you and who you report to--if you are spectacular at your job and working in a field where the labor balance is in your favor, it's easy. Other possible and less optimal strategies include having a preexisting personal relationship/friendship, being related to your boss, acquiring information or other blackmail, and/or being perceived as able to successfully win a lawsuit.