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>More companies should employ such coaches and schedule regular sessions for all their employees. Yet another fluff meeting that detracts from getting stuff do

>More companies should employ such coaches and schedule regular sessions for all their employees. Yet another fluff meeting that detracts from getting stuff done, adds pressure to deadlines, and is just supposed to make us feel good like a 'pizza party'? To try to encourage us to ignore our families and stay up late working for the company's gain? I haven't seen the show, but I'm a little cynical of the premise. I once worked for a company that hired consultants for something like that, and mostly it just increased the already high turnover and burnout level. Maybe there were good intentions, but in practice it just added pressure, fuel to the fire.

PaulRobinson 4y ago
The character portrayed is a trained therapist. Not a consultant, not a lifestyle coach (most of whom have little formal training and are there because they don’t know what else to do with their lives), but somebody who is there to figure out what you need to work through emotionally to succeed in your role. I have a private therapist who deals with my personal, and sometimes work, issues. It has been a major contributor to me avoiding burnout through 4 of the roughest years in my career. I don’t consider therapy to be fluff, and I’d see an employer investing in it as a good sign, not a “pizza party” type event. My employer does try to invest in mental health awareness but it’s limited to discounts on meditation apps and internal docs on structuring your work a little better.
- tilne 4y ago
  Employers should give their workers the money they need to get a therapist themselves, if that’s what they choose. I’m so sick of this seemingly parental outlook where companies try to pretend they’re looking out for you while really their only goal is to extract maximum value. It’s okay that the relationship is transactional. Companies should acknowledge that and act accordingly.
- Falkon1313 4y ago
  When I hit burnout I had a therapist for awhile, and that was very helpful. But I certainly wouldn't want my therapist to be owned by and reporting to my employer, nor would I want to lose my therapist if I switched jobs. It's likely when you do lose or quit your job that you need your therapist most.

PaulRobinson 4y ago

The character portrayed is a trained therapist. Not a consultant, not a lifestyle coach (most of whom have little formal training and are there because they don’t know what else to do with their lives), but somebody who is there to figure out what you need to work through emotionally to succeed in your role. I have a private therapist who deals with my personal, and sometimes work, issues. It has been a major contributor to me avoiding burnout through 4 of the roughest years in my career. I don’t consider therapy to be fluff, and I’d see an employer investing in it as a good sign, not a “pizza party” type event. My employer does try to invest in mental health awareness but it’s limited to discounts on meditation apps and internal docs on structuring your work a little better.

tilne 4y ago
Employers should give their workers the money they need to get a therapist themselves, if that’s what they choose. I’m so sick of this seemingly parental outlook where companies try to pretend they’re looking out for you while really their only goal is to extract maximum value. It’s okay that the relationship is transactional. Companies should acknowledge that and act accordingly.
Falkon1313 4y ago
When I hit burnout I had a therapist for awhile, and that was very helpful. But I certainly wouldn't want my therapist to be owned by and reporting to my employer, nor would I want to lose my therapist if I switched jobs. It's likely when you do lose or quit your job that you need your therapist most.