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I sometimes think that some Managers, and even primary founders, have such ungratifing gratifying social lives outside of work; They need the social bonding, an
by donthellbanme 4y ago
I sometimes think that some Managers, and even primary founders, have such ungratifing gratifying social lives outside of work; They need the social bonding, and drama, that goes on in certain work settings
Kinda like my last girlfriend. I honestly felt if she didn't have an office to go to, and couldn't boss around someone beneath her in the organization around, gossip, and socialize; she couldn't sleep well.
Yea, if she couldn't make someone at work miserable--what's the point of it all?
She didn't even care about the money, it was an ego thing that I will never understand. That Bad Boss attitude who get things done. That, "Dam I'm good!" attitude.
This is not about her gender. I have met more than a few guys with the same flaw. I just didn't go home with them. I've had way to many bosses that loved the office "family".
I don't know how many times I heard we are a family here. Under my breath--I mutter, ya the Manson Family.
I get the social part, but why make everone miserable by dragging them into the office, especially if things get done at home?
I usually liked all by co-workers, and even enjoyed their company outside of work. I was single though.
Covid proved many positions could could be done at home.
If I had the power, I would offer financial benefits to companies that kept employees home.
Working from home, if you can do it, should be celebrated.
And I won't even get started on the rediculious commutes we did for the past 100 plus years. I've know guys who commuted 3-4 hours a day.
If global warming is a problem wouldn't those in power want us at home instead of driving. But dude--we have electric cars? Most of us won't be able to afford one for years, and even then. Most electricity is still not carbon neutral.
- justsomehnguy 4y agoI had a comment in the same vein two weeks ago: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31155366 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31155366
- jstarfish 4y ago> don't know how many times I heard we are a family here. Depending on my mood, my response to this sort of nonsense is one of either: "All the more reason to have as few of us as possible in the same place." "Ah, family-- the people in your life most likely to molest you." I'm great at parties.
- urthor 4y agoCompetition for social status is the fuel that propels so many people's lives. Acting rudely, just because you can, is something people struggle all their lives to achieve. I just think Darwinian tribalism is the natural status quo of human beings. Well thought out, altruistic, social structures, are almost the exception.