[Frieren]

> The article seems to be about arguing with your boss in _public_.

This is the main reason that most abuse happens in companies. Discussions are kept private so nobody can add 1+1 and see how toxic are certain bosses.

This also enables misalignments and lies. I have seen bosses that are will say one thing to one employee and a different one to the next and even a different one upwards to leadership.

Lack of transparency is a red flag for any company. Some personal matters can be discussed privately, but when all discussions are private abuse and chaos are guranteed.

[sillyfluke]

I agree, though it should be said arguing in public is for people willing to accept the consequences of their actions (retaliation, getting fired etc). That's why ideally you should arrange your life (mentally or materially) in such a way that allows you to act without the fear of being fired, if possible obviously.

[Frieren]

Yes. When management is bad then having a public discussion will end up in retaliation.

My advice is not to always discuss in public, but that companies should encourage that behaviour and punish toxic management.

You made a very good point.