Posts with tag: tl
Can we get some competent TLs?
I'm tired of always being overworked and stressed out because my TL doesn't know how to lead. It makes me wonder how people get promoted at Walmart. Judging by my last three TLs, it's certainly not based on knowledge or capabilities. Am I just really unlucky or is this the case for everybody?
... read moreThis conversation is over
Is there a more infuriating thing than when your TL decides unanimously that a discussion you were having over an important issue is over and just walks away? This happened to me more than once, and each time I was trying to find a solution for something important. He either didn't like how I was approaching it or he didn't think there was a problem at all (THERE ALWAYS WAS!!!) so every time he hit me with a "this conversation is over" and walked away. What the he^l am I supposed to do with that? I need a new TL.
... read moreThis is why we're not supposed to use our private phones
I'm a TL. I made a huge mistake of giving my number to my team in case of an emergency. While some folks understand the concept, others seem to think emergency means that you can call me on my day off to ask a question I had already answered several times prior. It's driving me insane. We are understaffed as it is, so I can't afford to lose anybody, but let me tell you that I'm tempted to get rid of a few people over this.
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