Re:Atlassian fired me while I was taking care of my wife who...
by kstrauser on Thursday September 16, 2021 @08:31PM
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I've made it a personal goal to lead by example on this.
Coworker: I'll be out of office for my friend's wedding next week, but I'll check in sometimes to make sure everything's OK.
Me: Oh no you won't! Go have fun and stay away. We'll be fine for a few days.
Chalk it up to enlightened self interest if you want. When it's my turn to be on vacation, I don't want to feel obligated to check in. Therefore, I don't let the people who report to me do it, either.
Coworker: I'll be out of office for my friend's wedding next week, but I'll check in sometimes to make sure everything's OK.
Me: Oh no you won't! Go have fun and stay away. We'll be fine for a few days.
Chalk it up to enlightened self interest if you want. When it's my turn to be on vacation, I don't want to feel obligated to check in. Therefore, I don't let the people who report to me do it, either.