I’m the New Boss and My Team Already Hates Me. It’s Not My Fault They’ve Gotten Too Comfortable.
A junior supervisor at a government agency is facing resistance from long-time support staff after implementing constructive feedback. Despite her efforts to improve work quality, the staff has expressed their dislike for her corrections, leading to a hostile work environment. The supervisor is seeking advice on how to navigate this challenging situation while maintaining her commitment to her job.
- ▪The supervisor has been in her role for a year and oversees support staff who have been in their positions for decades.
- ▪She has been providing constructive feedback, but the same mistakes continue to occur.
- ▪One staff member sent a hostile email expressing discontent with the supervisor's corrections, resulting in disciplinary action against her.
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Good Job I’m the New Boss and My Team Already Hates Me. It’s Not My Fault They’ve Gotten Too Comfortable. Advice by Laura Helmuth May 21, 20266:00 AM Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by PeopleImages/Getty Images Plus. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment Good Job is Slate’s advice column on work. Have a workplace problem big or small? Send it to Laura Helmuth and Doree Shafrir here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Good Job, I am a woman in my early 30s, and I have worked at the same government agency since graduating with a professional degree. I have never had any other full-time employment, as I did my undergraduate and professional degrees without taking a break in between.
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