The Toxic Boss

Tag: work

  • “We Can’t Make Exceptions” Is How Inequality Is Preserved

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    “We can’t make exceptions.” It’s said firmly.Almost proudly. And it’s usually delivered right when fairness would be inconvenient. The Policy Shield This phrase appears when someone asks for something reasonable. A pay adjustment.A role correction.Flexibility that acknowledges reality. Instead of engaging with the request, leadership hides behind policy. Not because the policy is sacred.But because…

  • The Hypocrisy of the Unheard Boss: When Tables Turn on the Non-Listener

    The Hypocrisy of the Unheard Boss: When Tables Turn on the Non-Listener

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    Oh, the classic tale of a boss recycling your idea with their own name attached to it! It’s one of those workplace frustrations that’s far too familiar, especially in software development, where innovative solutions are both valuable and all too often “borrowed.” The Not-So-Original IdeaSo, fast forward a day or two, and there’s your boss,…