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May 3, 2024
7:54
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ColonelMustard
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i think what he meant is...IF that were the case then maybe you are the problem
and not them.
I don't think he was referring to your choices of employment or inspiration or anything like that. But thats just how i interpreted his post
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In your careers, have you ever been close enough to someone that's one of
Mitty
May 3, 5:19pm
Yes
NOCAL_YFAN
May 3, 5:20pm
Thanks for the hope, I pray that one day we find some decent people to work for.
Mitty
May 3, 6:59pm
Yes
Plato
May 3, 5:21pm
The vast majority I’ve ever worked with have not been like that at all.
Senora Featherbottom
May 3, 5:23pm
Yes. Uncommon, but yes.
Ragnar Danneskjold
May 3, 5:23pm
Absolutely.
Marvelous
May 3, 5:24pm
Nice.
Mitty
May 3, 7:06pm
Of course
2FarGone
May 3, 5:25pm
Oh, man. That's totally NOT always the case.
squidmark
May 3, 5:27pm
Thanks for sharing. Gives me a glimmer of hope.
Mitty
May 3, 7:06pm
I hope I’m not that way but I’ve learned that most employees
blueaussie
May 3, 5:28pm
For sure, multiple times.
zonacougar
May 3, 5:31pm
I worked for a small company, the owner was one of the best people I’ve ever met
webster242
May 3, 5:33pm
Yes.
trueblueinarizona
May 3, 5:33pm
Yes. I used to write the quarterly call scripts for the CEO and CFO, both of whom were good people and good leaders.
Tokolosh
May 3, 5:34pm
I’ve worked with 5-6 owners/CEOs and in general I agree that
PortlandCoug
May 3, 5:46pm
Your experience isn't typical. Most business owners have integrity.
Dryfire
May 3, 5:36pm
Yes
Carnac
May 3, 5:40pm
Definitely. Both of the CEO’s I have worked under have been incredible
jr0b44
May 3, 5:40pm
I LOVE my CEO/founder. He is extremely generous and tries his best to treat employees well. Does he get it wrong
P-Boy Squad
May 3, 5:43pm
The ones I've seen struggle with this are the ones who can't admit a mistake.
maYbe
May 3, 5:45pm
In my experience people that are at the top are better than the people who think
Leishdoggydog
May 3, 5:45pm
Oh yeah. Most of them are great guys who are very demanding, in my experience
WP17
May 3, 5:49pm
Not yet. Just changed jobs and I hope this one is even a little better. Current
PKCoug
May 3, 5:50pm
Ouch, that may be even worse than my situation. I just get lied to and accused
Mitty
May 3, 7:02pm
My heart goes out to you. These kind of crappy situations really suck.
PKCoug
May 4, 7:18am
Yes, but maybe you’re seeing things as black & white and I’m seeing things
Odysseus
May 3, 5:52pm
You work for some terrible companies. Those usually fail miserably. Leadership
VegasCoug
May 3, 5:54pm
I've had a string of really bad luck. The last few I've worked for have crashed
Mitty
May 3, 6:58pm
Yes
PickleButton
May 3, 5:54pm
Yes, many.
Japan Coug
May 3, 5:57pm
For sure. Been in at my current company for 15 years and it's so refreshing
C-dubb
May 3, 5:59pm
RE: In your careers, have you ever been close enough to someone that's one of
Johnny Vatos
May 3, 6:03pm
Lot of bosses/owners on this thread.
AZcougLawyer
May 3, 6:04pm
Yes
Biyamiti
May 3, 6:06pm
I worked for an amazung company in Salt Lake in the late 90s
Utefaninenemyland
May 3, 6:18pm
All the ones I have come in contact with have been genuinely good people. I'm sure there are bad ones out there but that
Nuke
May 3, 6:21pm
What does it say? I've always gone where I felt I've been inspired to go and
Mitty
May 3, 7:12pm
i think what he meant is...IF that were the case then maybe you are the problem
ColonelMustard
May 3, 7:54pm
I'm meaning if you view all of them to be self absorbed jerks maybe it's more of a you problem.
Nuke
May 3, 9:02pm
Maybe the lord is just trying to teach you humility and meekness. 🤷♂️
blueaussie
May 3, 9:39pm
Yes. In most cases, in fact. Not all.
Nittany Cougar
May 3, 6:24pm
Of course. Very few can get to that position acting that way. Long-term success
MormonThug
May 3, 6:29pm
Yes. Owner of a ~100 million company. Coo of multi billion company.
dex13
May 3, 6:33pm
RE: In your careers, have you ever been close enough to someone that's one of
bluescholar
May 3, 6:34pm
Definitely yes. Sorry you’ve had bad experiences.
inertiaman
May 3, 6:35pm
Yes, the CEO was amazing while the CTO was a snake and manipulated the ceo
1984coug
May 3, 6:37pm
I've known the last 3 CEOs of my company. Fortune 150. All 3 have integrity and
LifeLongLakerFan
May 3, 7:15pm
Yes.
VisionCoug
May 3, 9:47pm
Absolutely.
kccougar
May 4, 2:52am
RE: In your careers, have you ever been close enough to someone that's one of
CaptainCaveman
May 4, 9:34am
I’m sorry you’ve struggled with leaders you worked with. My wife adores her last
NYC and Japan
May 4, 11:26pm
I had 8 years under a VP that was amazing. He put you first always. Of 20 years in software that is the only time I have
Probable Sacko
May 5, 8:24am
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