Jaguar34 posted... Definitely true if you are a minority
Definitely true if you're in a cut-throat industry
Definitely true when it comes to those that manage others
Biggest thing is leaking information. Real reasons why you miss work, true motivations, habits and behaviors outside of work. It's true that most people don't face these but if you're a minority at your job you're more scrutinized than others and your bosses use your peers to gather intel on you.
If you're a big earner in a cut-throat industry your bosses are always looking to either cut you or pay you as little as possible. If you have superiors in your position being friendly can lead to a lot more obstacles to raises and promotions.
Managers have to be friendly people but they're always doing their jobs, even when they aren't at work. I have to be an asshole to management out of respect even when they come from a genuine place. Otherwise they start pushing up on your boundaries.
Anyone else feel this way or am I crazy?
I manage people that I sometimes go on holiday with.