Post #2824480

2026-02-27 16:32 UTC

If I can't/won't see both sides of the coin, am I really a good leader? I wouldn't think so. "I’m also pretty certain that she was just polite to him and didn’t want to upset him." That may be the case and it seems that way if she is still happy to talk to me as she does. I have been on both sides of this and it certainly sucks to be in the other position. I am trying to handle this delicately if I can. It doesn't help that he is constantly trying to hang out with me.

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@Franconian_Nomad@feddit.org 2026-02-27 20:09

It’s indeed important to be an understanding boss. And I’ve also been on both sides of this and agree with you that it sucks pretty much. However: this guy is a bad worker with a bad attitude and clearly states that he has no interest in his job. He does bad enough work to upset his teammates. You’re his boss. Don’t hang out with him. Maybe a beer after work, but even that stretches it. You wanna be his friend and hang out with him outside of work? Then you both should not work directly with each other. There is a time and place for delicacy and sometimes not. Sorry, I’m a bit harsh! But I had problems with a co-worker myself. And I suffered actually years from constant drama because I was polite and considerate and forgiving. And it would have saved me from so much frustration and stress if I kept my distance in the beginning or just plainly told him to fuck off.

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