Anyone else prefer a manager who’s direct? /u/Half_Plenty CSCQ protests reddit

I’ve had a manager in the past who was good at managing people’s feelings, but you could never know if what they were saying was truthful. They would tell different people different things, in order to make everyone feel good. The team had this fun, friendly, social vibe. Regular team outings.

The best manager I’ve had didn’t sugarcoat anything, and just told me facts, never any subjective opinion good or bad. They laid out objectives, and said if you hit them you get a promotion and raise, and it did end up happening. The team had this more serious get work done vibe. There was no micromanaging, and we had lots of freedom to socialize, but it was clear that we weren’t friends.

I’ve had a manager in the past who was good at managing people’s feelings, but you could never know if what they were saying was truthful. They would tell different people different things, in order to make everyone feel good. The team had this fun, friendly, social vibe. Regular team outings.

The best manager I’ve had didn’t sugarcoat anything, and just told me facts, never any subjective opinion good or bad. They laid out objectives, and said if you hit them you get a promotion and raise, and it did end up happening. The team had this more serious get work done vibe. There was no micromanaging, and we had lots of freedom to socialize, but it was clear that we weren’t friends.