• lemmyseizethemeans@lemmygrad.mlOP
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    1 year ago

    You make a lot of good points. What I’m saying is simply that I don’t want to be in a social situation where I am forced to befriend someone who holds the sword. The top down structure makes friendship inherently disingenuous. Friendship can only happen when you are equals.

    • MechanicalJester@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      Well, you can aim for some level of trust, support, and mutual compassion. The corporation is an uncaring machine hellbent on stockholder value.

      I’m friends with quite a few former direct reports. Even a couple I had to fire. And I am friends with several former bosses.

      It’s a role, and a responsibility

      Some filthy folk might try to know you better to manipulate or control you so having some guard up is wise.

      Personally I think of people as coworkers all the way up to the CEO. We’re all human.

      I hope you get to work with inspiring bosses or leaders so you can recognize them when you are shopping for a new boss.