"He’s young, enthusiastic and full of shit" - love the honesty here😅Unfortunately there are many cases of the 'full of shit' people in high roles. And know-it-alls who never even touched your field but they know better than you.
The recent situation with job market and employers is odd. Lot of changed during covid and now we are watching a big push to offices that people do not respond well to. I don't blame them because it often looks like it is about the feeling more than about data that would prove there are benefits of constantly working from office. But I get it, it is easier for corporate to keep people under control. Let's not pretend that majority of employers truly care more about employee's well being and happiness than about their business. Just in extent which is driving the results, or even with that bosses can be in quite a denial and just rather exercise the feeling of power and control because it is easier to manage. --> ''Research actually shows us that a lot of these top achievers have narcissistic, psychopathic and/or Machiavellian traits and are generally low in empathy when it comes to decision making.'' exactly this!
Yeah it's scary isn't it? Human nature generally favours a meritocracy but it does all feel a little out of control. I genuinely worry about how things will play out once AI starts replacing tens of thousands of jobs. I've mentioned it before but I see a dystopian future where there are "huge" corporations that have thousands of shareholders but barely any employees and it feels incredibly scary and morally wrong. I'm not anti-capitalist, it drives innovation and progression but there needs to be some kind of regulation in place to avoid a generation of mass unemployment.
Anyway, thanks for your really in-depth comment! Really appreciate the connection
It is scary. The problem with this world is that it is run on greed. Money matter more than people, especially for those who have influence. I completely get your worry, I see it the same way and hoping that the worst case scenario won't play out in the end.
I think that most of us are still trying to find a full answer to that question as the world keeps changing and it is becoming really hard to keep up and adjust.
But if we want to thrive, I guess we need to first be able to understand what matters to us, what drives and fulfils us, what are our values and priorities. If what we do feels like it does not really matter in one way or another, it is hard to thrive.
I was not sure what this post touched in me at first, and sure do not want to go in the deep waters, but watch me going. I am in the group of killing my ass off, all the time, all the way. And have serious issues with colleagues that do their job and then, they are just existing for the rest of the working time :D and what you said, that not everybody wants to run the world changes my view on them, somewhat. I think i am gonna like them better in the future..
That's interesting. It's a difficult one because whilst we're all equal, one persons output will differ from another's. I always try and keep in mind that someone might be going through a really hard time but nobody's aware. That helps me try and keep balanced.
Hi Waylon,
I feel your pain. I’ve been there, done that, and never want to return to the corporate world.
Thanks for the article — it really sheds light on the corporate world of useless CEOs.
Cheers.
Haha, not pleasant, is it?
Thanks Robin!
Perfectly written! It still resonates deeply, even years after leaving the corporate world 🤗
Thank you. I think the memory must cling to us like a bad smell!
"He’s young, enthusiastic and full of shit" - love the honesty here😅Unfortunately there are many cases of the 'full of shit' people in high roles. And know-it-alls who never even touched your field but they know better than you.
The recent situation with job market and employers is odd. Lot of changed during covid and now we are watching a big push to offices that people do not respond well to. I don't blame them because it often looks like it is about the feeling more than about data that would prove there are benefits of constantly working from office. But I get it, it is easier for corporate to keep people under control. Let's not pretend that majority of employers truly care more about employee's well being and happiness than about their business. Just in extent which is driving the results, or even with that bosses can be in quite a denial and just rather exercise the feeling of power and control because it is easier to manage. --> ''Research actually shows us that a lot of these top achievers have narcissistic, psychopathic and/or Machiavellian traits and are generally low in empathy when it comes to decision making.'' exactly this!
Yeah it's scary isn't it? Human nature generally favours a meritocracy but it does all feel a little out of control. I genuinely worry about how things will play out once AI starts replacing tens of thousands of jobs. I've mentioned it before but I see a dystopian future where there are "huge" corporations that have thousands of shareholders but barely any employees and it feels incredibly scary and morally wrong. I'm not anti-capitalist, it drives innovation and progression but there needs to be some kind of regulation in place to avoid a generation of mass unemployment.
Anyway, thanks for your really in-depth comment! Really appreciate the connection
It is scary. The problem with this world is that it is run on greed. Money matter more than people, especially for those who have influence. I completely get your worry, I see it the same way and hoping that the worst case scenario won't play out in the end.
Great insights. But what does it really take to thrive—not just survive—in today’s world?
I think that most of us are still trying to find a full answer to that question as the world keeps changing and it is becoming really hard to keep up and adjust.
But if we want to thrive, I guess we need to first be able to understand what matters to us, what drives and fulfils us, what are our values and priorities. If what we do feels like it does not really matter in one way or another, it is hard to thrive.
True💯
Can I just say how beautiful it is to see two people have their own conversation on my post! This is a first for me 😁
I was not sure what this post touched in me at first, and sure do not want to go in the deep waters, but watch me going. I am in the group of killing my ass off, all the time, all the way. And have serious issues with colleagues that do their job and then, they are just existing for the rest of the working time :D and what you said, that not everybody wants to run the world changes my view on them, somewhat. I think i am gonna like them better in the future..
Hey Diana,
That's interesting. It's a difficult one because whilst we're all equal, one persons output will differ from another's. I always try and keep in mind that someone might be going through a really hard time but nobody's aware. That helps me try and keep balanced.