I have to build and maintain morale by sharing my team’s successes at work whereas I am only faced with torrential negativity from above. It’s hard not to be depressed when that’s the case. It’s worse when that pattern is not in keeping with the job’s core values. They can’t keep people and can’t figure out why. It’s not always about the money. There’s a point where compensation isn’t high enough. Going the extra mile is fine in a crisis moment but that can’t be the status quo. The stress is too high and it promotes burnout. They fuss at me about bonus potential but have totally missed the plot. Once you’ve pushed people to the point it is effecting their health you’ve lost. Money is not the answer there. Fixing the broken system is the only solution.
“What good is your reward if you aren’t around to use it?”
“At the same time you want to support a course correction particularly if it’s a healthy lifestyle choice. I think we’re making a mistake by not praising doing the right thing more. If all the attention goes toward negativity, what message does that send?”
“We’re sanctimonious jackasses.”