I couldn't agree with you more! This happened to me not too long ago. I think part of it is because management isn't doing their job well, so people seek comfort and help from anyone who's willing to listen to them.
At first, I felt special because, you know? “People trust me and feel heard,” but I was carrying too heavy a burden. So I started filtering out people's deep and personal things. It wasn't healthy for me.
Today, management is still a mess, haha but I'm pushing back on this and analyzing whether there really is a problem and whether it's worth fighting for.
The reality is that many team members who aren't “emotionally” mature enough express anything they consider inappropriate. It's difficult and unfair to absorb all of that. People should calm down first and really think.
I couldn't agree with you more! This happened to me not too long ago. I think part of it is because management isn't doing their job well, so people seek comfort and help from anyone who's willing to listen to them.
At first, I felt special because, you know? “People trust me and feel heard,” but I was carrying too heavy a burden. So I started filtering out people's deep and personal things. It wasn't healthy for me.
Today, management is still a mess, haha but I'm pushing back on this and analyzing whether there really is a problem and whether it's worth fighting for.
The reality is that many team members who aren't “emotionally” mature enough express anything they consider inappropriate. It's difficult and unfair to absorb all of that. People should calm down first and really think.
Great reflection as always, Mike!