Tom lasted less than 2 years, he started April of 2017 right during the first wave of people leaving G'town. At one point I think we lost close to 40% of our workforce in a year's time.
His back probably thanks him for getting out.
Talk about a rock and a hard place, he had to know listening to the likes of Adam, and then Carson would lead to a world of pain.
He was an unappreciated gnome.
Starting with a question: who really runs this place?
In regards to the subject of the last few posts, a few observations.
Loosely speaking, there are three stages of employment.
0 - 10/15 years - bright eyed and bushy tailed, the newbies are anxious to prove their worth and excited to participate. Easy to sell the line "it's good for your career" to them and grt them to take on more work. For free. (Don't sweat it; we've all been there)
10/15 - 20/25 years - a bit more seasoned and able to see through the "it's fun to paint the white fence" BS. Responsibilities at the homefront, coupled with acceptance that "I won't reach that CEO position I had planned on" make us a group who will do what it takes, but push too hard and you'll lose us. Relocation may not be palatable, but it is an option.
20/25+ years - career path largely set, and while this group should be recognized for their experience, the harsh reality is that the market has limited opportunities for them. In a sense, this group has an element of survival being a driver.
I admit...lots of room in this widely broad brush, but it's my two cents. Most of GT is stage one; a number of us in stage two, and a diminishing number of those in stage 3.
There is also a type of manager in this world, with a sick, even perverse trait. The intoxicating power that comes with control of those under their thumb. Exploiting those in the first stage - easy peasy. The middle group - a challenge. But for those in the 25+ year club...this is where they get their jollies.
I redirect you to the first line in this post.
I am going to say that I feel sympathy for the subject of the recent posts. From what I've seen, he's been forced to behave in the way he has. Do you think someone at that point in their life wants to work excessive hours or sit at home with a few beers watching reruns of Matlock?? Oh what funit must be to be treated like a little playground bitch by a few egotistical pricks, especially those who have risen to the top quickly
Stay strong, sir. You are a better person than you appear to be. Those of us with gray hair get it. Those of you who wish you still had gray hair must clearly live it.
That's how I see it.
