Saved someones life today at work
- walked away from an argument that was getting out of hand. To cut a long story short, one of my dept managers walked out half way thru a Customs audit, leaving his team and myself in the lurch! What a complete wanker and utter lightweight. This is part and parcel of his role, and he completely wigged out and walked!! I started to go after him, caught him up in the car park and tried to ask him what was wrong. After he'd finished screaming at me about the short-notice and overwork, etc ( we'd had a few weeks notice; not a problem at all )
I lost it.
Big time.
Just for a second. (or six)
But it was enough to lose that air of authority and quiet confidence I normally have ( If I do say so myself!); so I let him go.
Anyways the audit went without a hitch, the Customs officer having seen plenty of evidence that we were doing the right thing. Ironic really.. So tomorrow I'm faced with a sit down with this guy and working out WHAT THE FUCK happened in his brain. CUNT.
I am calm...
posted by T | 10:47 pm
2 Comments:
It sounds like you saved someone by not hurting them. You are a very diplomatic boss.
I try to be, but sometimes going mental is the only way to keep sane! Plus obviously, violence in the workplace is, generally, NEVER a positive thing.
On the whole, seriously, I try to be a good leader / manager, and most of my staff are good people. Every now and again tho' it all goes a little bit 'Twilight Zone'
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