Workplace Debate Episode 56: Do you still keep in touch with your former company’s managers?

After leaving a job, often there’s no longer such thing as a boss or manager; it comes down to whether people are friends. Of course, there are some people who serve as mentors for you, your ‘bosses’ for life”

Although we no longer keep in touch, things haven’t turned sour either. There are certainly no companies that have remained intact for a thousand years. But there are countless companies with poor systems. I always think the previous one wasn’t good, but actually the next one also has its own shortcomings. As for the former leader, whether to stay in touch or not depends on the nature of the relationship. There are many people: some who have left but still stay in touch, and others who have left and that’s it.

It’s still necessary to maintain contact~ After all, even if a deal doesn’t go through, courtesy should still be upheld~ Why make things so stiff? Moreover, the professional community can be very large, but it can also be quite small; who knows, maybe one day you’ll switch jobs and find that your new boss used to be your former supervisor~ It’s not impossible at all. In my opinion, no matter who someone is, regardless of their status, they are still human beings and deserve proper respect~ This shouldn’t just be said in words—it needs to be put into practice as well. Finally, I disapprove of those who read posts from other regions~ @2887848

It is increasingly evident that so-called leadership and friendship relationships are both tied to certain interests. Like in the jar, it’s purely for personal interest and there isn’t much of it. I came to this company through a referral. At that time, I wanted to change jobs, and the person who recommended me was also a department manager; we didn’t have much interaction outside of work, having only known each other for about a month. Later, when they were looking for candidates here, he recommended me and asked that his name be included on the list of recommenders, with a reward of 2,000 yuan. I only found out at the end. I, on my part, have always been grateful to him; during the first few years after I arrived I would occasionally send him text messages, but he hardly ever replied. It turned out that he started his own company, which was our subcontractor; after coming to the company to talk to me once, he never got in touch with me again. Once they asked me to come and meet up with some other former colleagues; they made it clear to me that it was okay to come to my company, as long as I brought a project with me.

When I left back then, I didn’t even say goodbye to my supervisor. As a result, the leader had many informants and transferred me away in advance.

Well, that’s a good point. However, in modern life, unless it’s near retirement time, there’s no time to reach out to old acquaintances, unless it’s for work or personal reasons.

Actually, there’s no need to make too much effort to stay in touch; sending a text message during holidays is enough. It allows you to show that you care about them, while also giving them the impression that you pay attention to them~

I’ll count it as you posting filler content to boost PP; that’s meant for 28. Let’s discuss it!

I’m not afraid to tell you – I don’t know if it’s because I’m not good enough, or simply because I’m really bad at what I do. . . I send holiday messages to my current boss, but he never replies. So, I won’t post anymore.

Let me tell you, it’s normal for managers not to respond. After all, that’s how things are in China – so-called dignity, face, and respect all apply only from subordinates to superiors. Managers, on the other hand, tend to have an innate sense of superiority over their subordinates; so it’s normal for them not to reply. After all, there are hardly any supervisors who truly show respect towards their subordinates