vivster said:
TheLastStarFighter said:
I manage a municipality. I enjoy it, it's interesting, challenging and you get to make a difference. Unfortunately it can also be very stressful. As the chief of staff, you have the responsibility of ensuring all departments and operations are running well - but that's the easy part. Because it's government, you report to a Council and there can be heavy amounts of politics, public scrutiny and irrational opinions. Managing personalities and human nature is exhausting. Every day can end up like an episode of Game of Thrones and I'm essentially the Hand of the King. Just like the show it's a very mixed bag.
Fortunately I will soon be moving into a new position which I think will be, overall, more relaxing, less political and potentially have greater moral and professional reward. |
That's why I would never want to work in a manager position. I don't like bureaucracy and red tape. Also having too much responsibility is never good. I know I will never get rich that way but at least I'll live longer due to less stress.
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Live longer and potentially happier, as well.
