4 Comments
Nov 6, 2023Liked by Simon Lepkin

Another potential benefit is that if your manager is particularly good, they may help with your job search, in terms of how to think about what you want, what role you'd thrive in, referrals, networks, etc.

Expand full comment
Nov 3, 2023Liked by Simon Lepkin

Well done article. Spot on advice.

Expand full comment

> one manager I know was frustrated that their report left solely because another company was able to provide faster visa sponsorship

That's a pretty meh manager. As a manager, even entry level, you should know the basics.

Expand full comment
author

Sure, but managers get to make mistakes. The best way for a manager (or anyone in any role) to get better is feedback, and if a report says "I'm trying to find a different job because you're not doing X", that's a HIGHLY MOTIVATING form of feedback for a manager.

Expand full comment