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Six signs that you may be "Hard to Manage"

Are you a “difficult employee”?  Your answer to that question is probably a resounding “no” – but would your manager agree?  You may assume that you would know if your boss held this view, but managers often fail to tell employees what they’re thinking.  However, they may freely share their opinions with others.  Getting a reputation for being “hard to manage” can definitely limit your career.  To see if you’re guilty of “unmanageable” behaviors, check out this week’s Spotlight topic.

 

 

Why was no one else laid off?

Q.  I was recently let go from a position that I held for 25 years.  I was told that the corporate office would be broken up and the entire company restructured.  But three months later, my layoff is the only move that has been made.

 

My job performance and work ethic were much better than many of my coworkers’.  I also had seniority over people who still hold positions with the company.  I feel that I have been singled out and would like to present some questions about my layoff to the owner. 

 

Since I have not yet found another job, however, I’m afraid that confronting the owner might damage the reference he would give to prospective employers.  Should I forget my questions entirely or at least until I have secured employment elsewhere? 

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