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The few times I tried to be blunt it didn't work out at all. Hurt feelings, trust and motivation squashed. But I've got crap people skills, so it's easy to be
by xscott 3y ago
The few times I tried to be blunt it didn't work out at all. Hurt feelings, trust and motivation squashed. But I've got crap people skills, so it's easy to believe the problem is me, not that it couldn't be done better.
If someone wasn't working out, I tended to sideline them and try to move them to some other group. It was certainly better for me, and honestly I think it was better for (most of) those people too. I was happy to see several of them find a better fit away from me.
Being retired now, it's easy to think back on all the mistakes I made. I much prefer working on solo projects for fun.
- johndhi 3y agoPersonally I've also tried to be more direct (ish) and yet not getting any change.
- TheCleric 3y agoAnd sometimes that happens. Some people don’t want to change. You give them the opportunity to do so, and if they choose not to, you part ways. Just like if there’s something at a company I work for is unacceptable, first I see if it can be changed, and if not find another job.