• @ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca
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      1 year ago

      As Dilbert laid out

      Even the most intelligent worker will become an idiot once they are put into management

      • @Anticorp@lemmy.world
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        81 year ago

        Being in management is surprisingly more difficult than it appears to be when you’re not in management.

        • @Croquette@sh.itjust.works
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          51 year ago

          You deal with the employees’ problems and higher management problems while not being able to influence the company or fully protect your employees.

          This is a terrible position I hope to never be in again.

          • @Anticorp@lemmy.world
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            11 year ago

            If you are good enough at your job and good enough with people, then you’ll get pushed into management again. Realistically it’s a compliment, but I understand the desire to weasel your way out of it, since that has been me too at multiple different times.

        • Rolivers
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          31 year ago

          I believe so. Middle management is probably one of the worst positions to be in. No real power to change anything but people do expect it from you.

          • @Anticorp@lemmy.world
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            11 year ago

            A good middle manager will change what they can, and hold the line against the things that they can’t. They will be a bulwark of protection and understanding for those below them.

    • @z00s@lemmy.world
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      11 year ago

      Also, if you can’t fucking type properly (ie touch type) you’re not competent to manage others.