[maxbond]

At my last exit interview, my CEO was asking me how he could improve his understanding of the engineering team. I threw out the idea that he could meet with people for 15 minutes on a rotation. He explained that he couldn't do that without terrifying people.

Just because people are scared of the CEO doesn't mean most CEOs weaponize this into a tool of micromanagement.

[anotheracctfo]

I am hyper cognizant of that as a manager. I have to teach my new people not to fear me, because a lot of working class people come from industries where your boss is NOT your friend.

[pmoriarty]

It's a sad comment on the corporate world that so many are terrified of those they work for.

[falcolas]

It's a learned helplessness response. I've been burned by enough "yes man" management that I've given up trying to do more than necessary for management. Want feedback? Sorry, I don't have any.

Fuck, I've gotten a reprimand for pointing out how Musk is perhaps not the best role model when someone mentioned they idolized him. That learned me.

[nikau]

At will employment in a nutshell.

[Tempest1981]

> meet with people

Maybe after 2 or 3 times it gets better. Build up a rapport first.