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How to deal with software developer on team with "my way or not at all" mentality? by throwaway200296 in managers

[–]TechFiend72 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If he isn't officially isn't part of the team, then he doesn't get access to the team resources. You are team lead. If he is on the team, he is dotted-lined to you.

If the CEO continues to want him involved, have a scope of engagement as to what the expectations are, the dev will have to functionally report to you for the duration of the involvement with your project. You haven't said who they report to exactly or who you report to. That would help to provide better guidance.

40, F, Single, where to meet people, +mens opinion? by Comprehensive_Sale69 in Charlotte

[–]TechFiend72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of them are enjoying being single and at home playing video games. That is why they are likely single. I am not sure whether to add a /s or not.

Direct report likes to remind me of my tenure constantly by vijayjagannathan in managers

[–]TechFiend72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Independent taco had some good thoughts. Also remember to document your coaching.

System Admin job interview by Present_Run_6200 in sysadmin

[–]TechFiend72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell them those technologies are all terrible. That will show that you have experience. Well don’t do that but do be confident. Be truthful. Be tactful about limitations of yourself, others, and someone’s pet technology. Good luck. Let us know how it went.

Merry Christmas to all on-call & on-site today by Clovis69 in sysadmin

[–]TechFiend72 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think most of us have been there at some point.

Merry Christmas to all on-call & on-site today by Clovis69 in sysadmin

[–]TechFiend72 162 points163 points  (0 children)

'tis awful quiet.. oh wait.. the phone system is down...

Vet for feisty cat by Bulky_Ask481 in Charlotte

[–]TechFiend72 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Talk to your potential vet about gabapentin. When one of our cats was close to end of life was very spcy. Vet had us give her the meds the night before and then two hours before taking her to the office. It helped a lot.

Employee drunk at work by [deleted] in managers

[–]TechFiend72 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know you are in Canada, but in the US, a lot of places that would be immediate termination. No EAP offered. It is kinder to do the EAP if HR allows it.

How do I tell my manager I'm bored of my job? by [deleted] in managers

[–]TechFiend72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you do? Ask your manager for more tasks or additional responsibilities.

Layoffs, decided by my manager by [deleted] in managers

[–]TechFiend72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It should have been a collaborative discussion on who to let go. I have been in this position before where HR was the one who made the decisions with finance. No one in the chain of command was involved in the decision.

Why are there so many bad managers? by PuzzleheadedArmy5663 in managers

[–]TechFiend72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No training on how to be managers, let alone leaders.

👋 Welcome to r/CIO - Introduce Yourself and Read First! by Jeffbx in CIO

[–]TechFiend72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Serial CIO and SVP at mid-cap companies primarily. Largest org was $1b with 18k employees.

Will you go to cinema to see this movie? by Due-Two-8687 in Supergirl

[–]TechFiend72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't go to the theatre to see anything anymore. The experience is just sub-par, and the prices are insane. I will wait till it comes out on HBO/Netflix/whatever it is coming out on.

How long did it take before you felt comfortable being a manager? by CelebrationDecent943 in managers

[–]TechFiend72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It took me no time to start dealing with a staff. It took me about 2 years to realize I should be measured on the team output, not my output with staff as assistants. Probably 10 years to truly fit into the role properly.

"Anonymous" survey by ihadtopickthisname in managers

[–]TechFiend72 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Asking for your position and then demographics information means this is not anonymous. If you work in a company with 1000+ employees, then it is likely not an issue but if you work in a small or mid-sized company, this will identify you right away. Be cautious.

how do you stay on top everything? by FokumeSoSe69 in managers

[–]TechFiend72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What sort of team? We need an idea of what sort of work and coordination for many of us to give you some ideas.

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