Years ago I read in The New York Times that when asked, people said talking to their boss was the worst part of their week. As a longtime manager, this was a blow. I’ve certainly been frustrated by my bosses at times, and I am also self aware enough to know that I’ve frustrated and confused the people who report to me as well. Even so, this still stood out as a pretty damning indictment of management as a profession. This assertion (it wasn’t well sourced enough for me to call it a fact) has bothered me ever since.
The Worst Part of the Week
The Worst Part of the Week
The Worst Part of the Week
Years ago I read in The New York Times that when asked, people said talking to their boss was the worst part of their week. As a longtime manager, this was a blow. I’ve certainly been frustrated by my bosses at times, and I am also self aware enough to know that I’ve frustrated and confused the people who report to me as well. Even so, this still stood out as a pretty damning indictment of management as a profession. This assertion (it wasn’t well sourced enough for me to call it a fact) has bothered me ever since.