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"I don't read my e-mails" sounds like a grievance case "Manager X is NCI because …"
What's NCI?
Non culpable incompetence - ie what hr put down when they sack you for not doing your job
“Culture fit” is a two way street (2018)
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Re: “Culture fit” is a two way street (2018)
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Good list. > How long does it take me to reset from "anger" and "frustration" to calm and productive? If I can't leave in the evening and forget about work then something's wrong. I think it's worth noting that this one really has nothing at all to do with the job. Not to trivialize it at all; it's hard work to change your mind, but it's entirely within your court to learn how to recognize and work with your mental s…
Sure, those are valuable, and useful -- but they shouldn't be necessary as part of dealing with your job.
Totally agree; that's what I was saying.
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So a large percent of people have a crappy job and work with crappy people and have crappy bosses. The last century of management still hasn't solved that issue, so it's likely going to be an issue for the next century. I ask myself these questions: 1. Do I have a life outside of work? "Yes" is a good thing. But "No" is not a deal breaker. 2. Is my identity of myself too entwined in the corporation? If "yes" it's tim…
Good list. > How long does it take me to reset from "anger" and "frustration" to calm and productive? If I can't leave in the evening and forget about work then something's wrong. I think it's worth noting that this one really has nothing at all to do with the job. Not to trivialize it at all; it's hard work to change your mind, but it's entirely within your court to learn how to recognize and work with your mental s…
Sorry to reply so late.
I use this as a metric. I like to think I'm a reasonable person in things I ask or told to do. I've worked in places where frustration was low and people were authentic and honest.
If something is wrong I ask myself if I need to reset my expectations or is what is happening very atypical?
Feelings are intuitive, and should be used that way. If something feels not right or not good, I tend not to want to bury them, but rather explore them.