Life Lessons from the First Half-Century of My Career

Re:Life Lessons from the First Half-Century of My Career by b3lvedere on Saturday January 25, 2025 @03:57AM (#42820446)

I make a habit of always praising my colleagues when they help me or deserve it. It has made work so much more enjoyable.

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Re:Life Lessons from the First Half-Century of My Career by layer8 on Saturday January 25, 2025 @08:11AM (#42821443)

Can you explain what you mean by your second sentence? Is it that your colleagues became more friendly?

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Re:Life Lessons from the First Half-Century of My Career by uhoh-itsmaciek on Saturday January 25, 2025 @02:12PM (#42823807)

I can't speak for the original commenter, but for me, it serves to remind me that I'm working with some very talented engineers, which feels good. Plus I think it helps to build trust, which is useful when you're not seeing eye-to-eye on some technical or product issues.

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Re:Life Lessons from the First Half-Century of My Career by b3lvedere on Monday January 27, 2025 @10:00AM (#42841791)

Of course. I often thank them publicly for their assistance when i ask(ed) for their help. When i started praising my colleagues i noticed two different changes.

I myself became more friendly and more sociable around my colleagues. Giving compliments feels nice. The other was that colleagues indeed became more friendly and respectful both towards me and each other. Meetings became more friendly. Getting help was easier.

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