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And, on the other hand, when managers are flexible they can be rewarded with loyalty worth many times the value of any lost productivity: > Erik Wolpaw, a writ
by brianpgordon 12y ago
And, on the other hand, when managers are flexible they can be rewarded with loyalty worth many times the value of any lost productivity:
> Erik Wolpaw, a writer at Valve fell ill (diagnosed with ulcerative colitis) in 2004. He knew he couldn’t fulfil his duties at work and made the choice to leave Valve. Erik tried to quit, Gabe refused to accept his resignation and said “Your job is to get better. That is your job description at Valve. So go home to your wife and come back when you are better.” On leaving Erik turned to fellow Valver Chet and said “Well, I guess we know where we’re working for the rest of our lives.”
- TheOtherHobbes 12y agoThis. I know someone in a similar situation. The company said 'Get better as soon as you can - we'll wait.' So she did, and they did. Guess how committed she is to working there now.