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Sophisti I think you need not worry, let it roll off your back. They
are simply living in fear. It is as you said in the first paragraph. If they can get to you they will. If they can't then they will leave you alone. It is life, not the best of it but that happens so often. Be kind to them, that is a real weapon sometimes.
posted by
Justi
on May 18, 2006 at 6:12 PM
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Thanks for the Comments
This is a real challenge!! I agree that flexibility is the key and that one must be self. I need to be aware of the politics and figure a way to survive!!
posted by
Dr_JPT
on May 18, 2006 at 6:03 PM
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Sophistie...
When I read your post this morning, it made me think of something I once read about how storms strike with the most fury at
the timberline the storms where the sturdiest of trees are found. I have always considered those middle level supervisors to be some of the more sturdy trees! Blessings...
posted by
ms_bradrock
on May 18, 2006 at 9:02 AM
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I see my boss, who is the program manager in the group home...
I work in take shots from head office, and frontline co-workers (hands on caregivers) telling me how they would do so much better than him...been there and done that...couldn't hack playing politics to be honest
posted by
Rumor
on May 17, 2006 at 4:01 PM
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Hi Sophistie....SilverMoon gives good advice.....flexibility...
That is the key, but boy, that is like doing a balancing act on the high wire...lol....tough in every position, depends on the people in those positions many times...
posted by
MedusaNextDoor
on May 17, 2006 at 12:35 PM
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Being the middleman is a hard job and goes with the territory, I'm afraid. I think the best course of action is to just be yourself... and as diplomatic as possible. Middle management requires lots of flexibility in all areas...
posted by
SilverMoon7
on May 17, 2006 at 4:13 AM
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It's never easy to be in "sandwiched" in the middle.
posted by
una01
on May 16, 2006 at 11:01 PM
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Can't help...sorry.
posted by
Whacky
on May 16, 2006 at 8:56 PM
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I don't think its like that in all workplaces! Well, at least not where I work.
posted by
Ca88andra
on May 16, 2006 at 8:44 PM
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