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Quite the opposite. If a middle manager tells you to do something you think harms the company or it's customers and you don't push back as a knowledge worker yo
by ticviking 5y ago
Quite the opposite. If a middle manager tells you to do something you think harms the company or it's customers and you don't push back as a knowledge worker you're not doing your job.
Ultimately you may need to comply if the decision is made, but they literally hire us for our judgement and ability to work independently for the companies objectives.
- mytailorisrich 5y ago> Ultimately you may need to comply if the decision is made Yes, you 'need' to comply because you're an employee. That's all there is to it and I'm very surprised by the emotional reactions to my simple statement of fact. It's odd. A software dev is not hired for their judgement on company strategy or marketing. It's never a good idea to tell others how to do their jobs. I would also say that pushing back and refusing are two very different things. If you think something is not good for the company you may say it constructively (though be careful). In the end, "disagree and commit" or quit are the two professional options.