I used to lead a volunteer organization. I had many people depending on me for what I provided. Eventually, it became too much and I needed to step down.
A) I could have just left, let the organization collapse on itself, burnt every individual, organization and volunteer that depended on me - and just said, "doesn't matter was a volunteer organization."
B) I could have taken the time to ensure that there is a system in place such that the organization stays afloat, supporting the individuals, organizations, volunteers that are dependent upon it while it finds a new leader.
Either of those choices were mine to make - but I wouldn't be surprised at all if someone called me unprofessional if had picked A.
I used to lead a volunteer organization. I had many people depending on me for what I provided. Eventually, it became too much and I needed to step down.
A) I could have just left, let the organization collapse on itself, burnt every individual, organization and volunteer that depended on me - and just said, "doesn't matter was a volunteer organization."
B) I could have taken the time to ensure that there is a system in place such that the organization stays afloat, supporting the individuals, organizations, volunteers that are dependent upon it while it finds a new leader.
Either of those choices were mine to make - but I wouldn't be surprised at all if someone called me unprofessional if had picked A.