10th May 2025, 1:43 AM
(10th May 2025, 1:06 AM)Master Raiden Wrote: I don't really agree with that. Just because the CEO says something doesn't mean it's a good idea. What if the CEO is wrong about what he's asking for?
If I said that people are no longer allowed to wear clothing that doesn't match the company's colors, I'm sure everyone would ignore me and think I'm an idiot. But if the CEO said that, they would probably comply.
How does that make logical any sense? People need to stop for a moment and think about what they're being asked to do.
And if they're simply listening to the CEO because they don't want to get in trouble, then that's also a problem. People higher up should not act like dictators and people should be able to act for the benefit of the company, not just suck up to those above them.
I meant if there’s a valid reason behind their statement. Now obviously if the CEO is wrong by their statement, then you must be prepared to prove it and point it out. Otherwise you’re landing yourself into hot, boiling water. I’m not saying that you’re in the wrong here… I’m just saying that a lot of corporate folks are very good at having valid reasons for doing things, even though they could be wrong.
This is why you have to understand that when you’re playing chess against the big boys (particularly a CEO), then you have to be prepared to checkmate them when you see an opening. A lot of corporations will lie and twist company policies to benefit them and make you look foolish. You’re not the first guy whom they’ve dealt with before, so they know how to play this game really well.
The only time something ever makes sense is if there’s a valid reason. But if you suspect that there isn’t one, then you have to look for that opening and trap them. Just like you see a certain side of the chess board that’s too weak and defenseless to protect the king.
(10th May 2025, 1:06 AM)Master Raiden Wrote: It wasn't that bad. They would be more understanding if I was in that kind of situation, but if I tried to tell them about how the work I do doesn't require me to be in the office all the time, they wouldn't want to hear it.
They wouldn’t want to hear it because they don’t care. If they really valued you as an employee than they would have been more understanding about your situation. They basically told you how they really feel about you. These employers have something against Gen Zs, bro. They think that you’re lounging around and being lazy working from home. They have that old school mentality because they grew up going to a job site, 5 days a week.
(10th May 2025, 1:06 AM)Master Raiden Wrote: It's funny you say that because it feels like the opposite. They seem to care more about obedience.
And if that's what they want, I found a company policy that would prevent some people in my team from being able to work. And as they said, ignoring policies is a "serious offence".
So we'll see how they respond when they have to choose between productivity and following company policies. They can't have both.
As long as productivity is being achieved at home, then why should it bother them in the first place? If you know the policy really well, then you can discuss it with a good lawyer and dispute it in court if they threaten to fire you for this. Like I said before: if they don’t have a valid reason, then you can plan your attack. “Serious offense”. Ok, under what circumstance? You see what I mean?
