Do they really get away with it?

This is based on real events. It is not something we can avoid in life. Nowadays it happens more or is more noticed due to for example the crisis mood among us. How can we deal with it? Is it worth to consider a change in our behavior or personality?

Actually this happens in your company too and you probably (hopefully) disagree but what can you do? And what if “they” get away with it? Does that not make you think of becoming one of “them”? Is that the way to be rewarded? Does that make you happier?

I recently got reminded of “them” due to the promotion of a senior black belt manager that despite his mismanagement of two years, despite a crisis, despite heavy job cuts and despite according to the facts he has no management talent at all, he got promoted!

Imagine your boss is never helping you. He or she is only dealing with a personal career. Then the company gets in heavy weather and even your position is at stake. You try to remain positive but then you hear your boss gets a promotion. What would you do?

Professional trainers, coaches, HR people, career planners and even mothers most likely will advise to remain calm, focus on maintaining your job, ignore the negative events and keep on smiling. Can you do that after giving years a 120% and receiving (never full filled) promises?

Can you do that while at the same moment your company decides to do a corporate survey where employees can share their feelings, motivation, comments and work happiness?

After finding out the results of the survey are positive (always) and the company CEO repeats its goals of creating a pleasant working environment where they do the best for their hard working employees by reaching their goals? Can you accept this b......t?

Of course not but you have to. It is humiliating and a disgrace to call your staff happy when the top management remains seated, stuffed with bonuses and even promotion is granted. But what can you do?

It would be much easier when jobs are plenty and switching can be done the same month. You cannot avoid getting in the same situation at your new work home but a fresh start is better than continuing in the old position. But that is not the case now, even though you can try. There is always a way out but sometimes it is not the right moment taking risks.

Instead you need to swallow your pride but not losing it by finding reasons to remain positive. The best to do is getting away from the work situation and ask for attention of friends and family. Do more sports but enjoy even more food (and drinks).

Go see nice movies or even take a short holiday. Overall look with a distance to what makes you sick (these people calling themselves bosses) and remember they will not get away with it! Never change because of your boss or management! It’s not worth it and it will not work for you! Take care and good luck!