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> I’ve done all sorts of damaging things to keep people above me satisfied. And I will do it thousands of times more over my career. Interesting. I understand
by pixelatedindex 3y ago
> I’ve done all sorts of damaging things to keep people above me satisfied.
And I will do it thousands of times more over my career.
Interesting. I understand why - your career matters more than another person’s career. But I can’t help but think nobody wants to work for someone who won’t have their team’s back. How do you strike a balance? Asking because I imagine I might face similar situations in the future if/when I go up the totem pole. Do you just say “it’s not personal, just business” and go on your way?
- throwawaysleep 3y agoI will. I will work equally for someone who has my back as someone who does not. I’m too cynical to believe you do have my back, so having it does not matter. I am an IC, so most of my decisions have been about screwing customers. I’ve never had to directly deal with them as that is customer support’s problem. I’ve also hurt salespeople, but again, only had to hear about it through channels.