Re: Sticking point

Dale,
The point I was trying to make was that some people perceive that their job is at risk if they speak their opinions.  In my reality, I always act as if I will not lose my job.  So far, I haven't.  

Dale wrote in response to me:
> 
> > I don't understand why anyone would be fearful for their job, just
> > because they voice their opinions.
> 
> I can't say I've ever seen anyone lose their job because they voice
> their opinion.  I've seen people moved to unattractive jobs, or
> socially marginalized in some way (e.g. no longer invited to
> participate in certain kinds of decisions).
> 
> In the discussions I've had with colleages, most fear being
> marginalized more than being fired.
> 
> > VPs and Directors don't understand why the employees are afraid of
> > them.
> 
> There *is* a power difference in the relationship.  VPs and Directors
> can wield their power in a number of ways, and do.
> 
> > They don't understand why few people will tell them the unvarnished
> > truth about what is going on.  They don't want to be surprised
> > later.  They want to be able to do something before it becomes a
> > crisis.
> 
> I remember one manager to saying, very loudly, "Don't bring me
> problems, bring me solutions!"  He stopped hearing about problems for
> which people had no solutions.  I also remember that he was later
> furious about the quality of some beta release.  "Why the hell didn't
> you people tell me about this?!"

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