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Originally Posted by activeStick
That same boss wanted me to "convince" someone that rolled up under me to leave the firm, knowing she was having her own issues and was considering quitting, so our account wouldn't have to eat the cost of her severance, since she was tagged for roll off due to planned contract terms to reduce headcount. Wtf kind of person does that to someone else? It's not like you're paying it out of your own pocket. I went the opposite way and made sure my team member just held out until they eventually laid her off, but at least she got the severance she deserved.
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I'm sorry you had to go through that.
I employ people and the first thing I tell them is pretty simple:
"Never assume that I am always right."
Yeah. I've been doing this for 22 years. You think you've got a better idea? Lets hear it.
I won't promise to adopt the idea, but I'll listen and won't dismiss it out of hand just because I think I know better.
I've found that treating my employees well has worked out well for me. They like working here. Which is a borderline miracle, because we do Taxes.