Work. It’s something most of us have to do at least five days each week. However, for some the work week turns into a work month, which morphs into working nearly every day.
I’m not complaining as the profession that chose me suits all aspects of life and allows a lot of freedom of movement – something not offered by any of my previous employers.
Now, for many an early morning wake-up call is a hassle, though most don’t have to experience too many 3:30 a.m. alarms to get set for the day. There are many, though, who must do this every morning to prepare for a long day – most likely stuck in a confined space doing a task that once only took until 5 p.m., but for some reason now keeps them well into the late night hours.
But why?
If you dig just past the surface, you’ll most likely find management rife with issues. So much so that those under their instruction often call for management to be fired while others begin to plan their escape due to vacation days being struck down for the holidays.
Sounds like a horrible script to a bad movie, but unfortunately there’s always a good group or two that falls apart at the seams due to inept management who’d rather sit at a desk barking orders than get up and lead by example. But this isn’t a new problem for many across our city, county, state or country.
Why though?
Once you are at a management level there should be more work being done, not less. Delegation shouldn’t turn into passing the buck, as the burden should fall on those at the front of the line, not those working at base pay and minimal hours each week.
However, in some businesses and government facilities this is not the case. Even from my days back at Blockbuster some of the laziest employees were ranked up to management while those who worked several double shifts each week were kept at the base level with no sign of ever moving up.
Now don’t get me wrong, there are plenty in management positions who are working on the frontlines with their teams to ensure cohesive behavior while setting the tone and pace for all others. To those non lazy managers and owners, a tip of the cap to you for being involved instead of yelling from a distance.
In the end there are truly two types of management when you break it all down. Those who work hard, arrive earlier than required to prep for a long day and who stay late ensuring the shift’s duties are completed before leaving it to others. Then there are those who yell, argue and sleep under their desk…metaphorically speaking of course.
Keep it classy!
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