Re:How heroes can be toxic to a company
by 0x49 on Monday October 19, 2015 @10:55AM
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I disagree with the premise of this article. A hero is someone who can get something done that others cannot (and maybe in a short amount of time). But, they arent followed no questions asked.
They also should be praised. If i sacrifice my time and sanity to get a project done (and nobody else has the ability), the least i should get is some recognition.
I was in a situatin where i worked a full week with 2 other co-workers for 12+ hours each day to get an important project done. The boss didnt give the promised extra vacation days because it would "set a bad example to the rest of the employees".
I quit within 2 months and they had a problem keeping anyone good after that. Talented people like to be recognized in some form. If they arent, expect your workers to only do the bare minimum.
They also should be praised. If i sacrifice my time and sanity to get a project done (and nobody else has the ability), the least i should get is some recognition.
I was in a situatin where i worked a full week with 2 other co-workers for 12+ hours each day to get an important project done. The boss didnt give the promised extra vacation days because it would "set a bad example to the rest of the employees".
I quit within 2 months and they had a problem keeping anyone good after that. Talented people like to be recognized in some form. If they arent, expect your workers to only do the bare minimum.