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Let's suppose I was a super programmer that made the company millions, but I also slept with the boss's girlfriend. If someone asks the boss for a reference, w
by BSousa 14y ago
Let's suppose I was a super programmer that made the company millions, but I also slept with the boss's girlfriend.
If someone asks the boss for a reference, what do you think will motivate the boss more? The million of dollars or the fact I slept with his girlfriend?
This is exaggerated of course, but it isn't uncommon, specially at large companies, to be a good professional, but have personal issues with some of the people there.
- niggler 14y ago"The dichotomy blows my mind. You should be proud of your career and the impact you've made." "but I also slept with the boss's girlfriend." Strictly speaking, this is an example of an impact that you probably shouldn't be proud of.
- michaelochurch 14y agoStrictly speaking, this is an example of an impact that you probably shouldn't be proud of. Excellent point. Character matters. Ethics matter. A lot. If someone makes millions of dollars but is still doing bad things, that's not a person to be in business with. The problem with workplace character metrics (e.g. reference checks) is that they do a poor job of measuring it, getting caught on superficial stuff.
- sk5t 14y agoThe money, easily. Have you not been around people for long?