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[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 31 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Remember when he said he knew the best people before he chose his cabinet for his first term?

[–] RagingRobot@lemmy.world 26 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

I love that his biggest criticism of Biden was that he doesn't fire anyone. Firing someone means you failed to pick the right candidate. Biden didn't fire anyone because he made good choices. Trump always has to fire people because he has no judgement of character. He just goes with whoever compliments him in that moment.

[–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 18 points 11 hours ago (2 children)

as a non american in America I've come to find that's an American egregore: that firing people means you're a good leader.

[–] StupidBrotherInLaw@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

Also as a non-American who lived in America, you are spot on. American management culture seems to pride itself in childish power plays. Firing problem employees instead of working with them to resolve issues was becoming less acceptable, but it's still the primary method of handling issues for some industries.

[–] Doomsider@lemmy.world 7 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Nope, you are confusing Dumps reality TV show with actual reality. I guess it does get a little confusing as his whole presidency seems to be a parody. People who voted for him truly are some of the stupidest human beings to ever exist.

[–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 5 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

I've heard it as a criticism of Peter Thiel and others, and, as a manager edging towards director, I get asked about it in interviews too

[–] MutilationWave@lemmy.world 1 points 6 hours ago

They don't ask you about the edging direction? I'm assuming you don't eventually cum on the director. So down your pants or do you want until you get home?

[–] Doomsider@lemmy.world 3 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

In real life firing means you made the wrong pick and is not looked upon as a good thing unless you are a sociopath. I suppose if you came into a company to clean house some would view it as correct but they are probably shareholders who have perverse incentives.

Long story short, Americans don't generally like bosses and don't approve of firings unless it is obvious the choice was correct, for instance firing someone who is toxic.

Having had to fire someone as a director myself I would think it strange to be brought up in an interview and probably a red flag.

[–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Personally, I agree with you. However last several organizations I've been in have had a "we trial you to see if you're an A-player, and if not we next you" attitude

[–] Doomsider@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago

I am sorry that you have to deal with people like that. It sounds like their organizations are dysfunctional.