Marty Sunshine has a new boss. Again. His company seems to get rid of the good ones and throw bad ones into manage Marty's group. Since 2016 his team, which hasn't changed, has had five bosses. Additionally, Marty's department, which has been working together for years and knows what they are doing, is less than impressed with this latest guy.
New Boss--in his second week of his reign, took it upon himself to go all Machiavelli and brag in their staff meeting how he has already written one up one of the teammates. And isn't it grand? This way they will all, "know" how to act. And nobody else better step out of line.
Of course, Marty's team--did I mention they have all been working together for years and know how to do their jobs?--is less than impressed. In addition to knowing how to do their job, this team also knows how to act professional even while working from home. They also know how this will play out. And to be fair, so do the spouses of Marty's team. In fact, I'm thinking about starting a support group for the significant others who once again have to live with someone enduring another bad boss.
I've said a few wife-things like, "this is a great opportunity to model for the kids," and "let's leave work problems at work...," as well as other such veiled threats. Of course, "at work" for the past year has been in my family room, but the message has been received.
Yesterday, the resume was dusted off. Marty probably wasn't the only one who threw his resume up on the job boards. As much as I hate this level of transition, this time it might be necessary. And honestly, I can't say I blame him. Life is too short to work for unpleasant dictators.
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