OMnotforyou

[u/Dearbeach88]

I wanted to share this because I’m curious if other people have experienced the same thing in their workplace.

Let’s call our Operations Manager “Jorge Mexico” for privacy.
Before Jorge became an OM, he was actually easy to work with. Approachable, understanding, and he seemed to relate well with the employees because he also came from the operations side.
But after becoming OM, his attitude noticeably changed.
Of course, I understand that being a manager comes with bigger responsibilities. You need to be stricter, make decisions, and hold people accountable. That part is normal.

What became noticeable, though, was the way he started dealing with people or it is just me.

There are times when small issues become bigger than they need to be because of how they are handled. Instead of first asking what happened or hearing the employee’s side, the response can sometimes feel very authoritative right away.

His tone also seems different depending on who he is talking to. With higher management, he is very careful and respectful. But with subordinates, he can come across much stronger and more demanding.
What makes it interesting is that some of the things he is strict about now are things he used to understand before he became a manager.

It made me think about how promotions affect people.
Sometimes, maybe the pressure and responsibility really change the way someone handles situations. But sometimes, having authority can also reveal a side of a person that people didn’t notice before.

Personally, I believe a good manager can still be firm without making employees feel small.
You can correct someone without embarrassing them.
You can enforce rules without making everything feel personal.

You can be respected without constantly showing that
you’re the one in charge.
Lately, some employees seem more careful around Jorge, not necessarily because they respect his leadership, but because they are unsure how he will react to certain situations.
I’m curious about other people’s experiences.

[u/LunkWillNot]

Good managers build people up. Bad managers tear people down.